Located in the home of baseball, Cooperstown Dreams Park is a premier 22 field youth baseball tournament facility. The Cooperstown Dreams Park Experience, since 1996, offers more than baseball. This cultural and life enriching experience for team and family members will create memories to last a lifetime.

Cooperstown Dreams Park offers our players a chance to succeed, to savor their moment in the spotlight and to feel the excitement of success. We promote a healthy spirit of competition, while at the same time always maintaining traditional values and integrity of the game. Many coaches and parents have described their week at Dreams Park as the highlight of their child's life. It is that spirit that has made Cooperstown Dreams Park the "Crown Jewel of Youth Baseball." We take pride in keeping the tradition of American's game, baseball, in its purest form.

Qualified candidates, who qualify to be Ambassadors, must be committed to our staff's mission of integrity, service, safety, courtesy and cleanliness.

All Ambassadors are given the opportunity to concentrate in their area of interest, while at the same time developing an appreciation for how all departments work together to deliver the best possible experience for our guests.

It is the mission of the Ambassador Program to offer college age individuals an opportunity for employment at Cooperstown Dreams Park through the three levels of this program: credited internships, non-credited internships and Stewards of the Game. Each level will offer the participant an opportunity to give back to youth and the game of baseball.

Credited Interns
To qualify for a credited internship program, you must be currently enrolled in college, be at least 18 years of age and be approved for the internship by your college and Cooperstown Dreams Park. Human Resources will work with college advisors to establish relationships and to ensure that all appropriate documentation is completed in a timely manner. Candidates must complete an application, the interview questionnaire, submit two letters of reference, complete a satisfactory interview with Human Resources and the director of your desired department and pass a background investigation.

Non-Credited Interns
To qualify for a non-credited internship you must be at least 18 years of age, and complete an application, the interview questionnaire, submit two letters of reference, complete a satisfactory interview with Human Resources and the director of your desired department and pass a background investigation.

Stewards of the Game
To qualify to be a Steward of the Game you must have been an alumnus of Cooperstown Dreams Park, or have demonstrated a committed and lasting relationship with the game of baseball. In addition, Stewards of the Game must be a college graduate as of the date employment at Cooperstown Dreams Park begins, and you must be committed to work full-time between May 23rd and September 2nd, 2011. Candidates must complete an application, the interview questionnaire, submit two letters of reference, complete a satisfactory interview with Human Resouces and the director of your desired department and pass a background investigation.

Positions in the following departments are available:

• Attendants/Transportation
• Baseball Operations
• Clothing and Souvenirs
• Concessions
• Data Entry
• Facilities Maintenance (Fields, Grounds, Mechanic Shop, Irrigation, General & Village)
• Human Resources
• Kitchen
• Laundry
• Network & Media Solutions
• Office
• Photography
• Security
• Storehouse (Food & General)
  
  

Typical Work Week:
A typical work week at Cooperstown Dreams Park is 60 hours over a six day period, with one day off per week (cannot be Thursday or Saturday).

Room and Board:
Cooperstown Dreams Park is a camp environment, and your assigned clubhouse living arrangements will include a single bed, footlocker for storage and a hanging clothes rack.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered to all program participants, with the exception of Friday breakfast and Saturday lunch.

Uniform:
Cooperstown Dreams Park uniform for the summer consists of khaki (tan) or navy blue pants, appropriate length shorts or skirt, and a uniform shirt. Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Footwear should be clean, in good repair, closed toed and for safety purposes not more than three inches in height. Clothing must be clean, neat, pressed, non-tattered and the appropriate size. Shirts and blouses designed with shirttails must be tucked in. Cooperstown Dreams Park will provide the uniform shirt, but you will be responsible for all other articles of clothing.

Laundry Service:
Cooperstown Dreams Park provides free laundry service to all Ambassadors during its operational season and there are laundry services available in Cooperstown.

What to Bring:
When packing for your stay at Cooperstown Dreams Park, pack the items you would bring with you to college; such as bedding (pillows, blankets, sleep bags and twin sheets), shower needs (toiletries, towels, shower shoes, etc.), uniform clothing (tan or navy pants, appropriate length shorts or skirts, two pairs of sneakers and work boots if needed), rain gear, computer (if needed), means of transportation if available, any items to keep you occupied during non work hours (board games, card games, books, etc.), and a fan. Keep in mind that end-of-season temperatures can be quite cool; especially during the last week, when nighttime lows can dip into the 40s.

How to Apply:
For more information or application please contact: