Description

We are seeking a passionate individual to join our team for the 2024 season. Applicants can come from any discipline or background as long as you have the curiosity, open-mindedness, and perseverance to take on new challenges. As an Assistant for the Minor League Operations & Development department, you will be fully immersed in our department and given the resources to learn, grow, and develop over the course of the season. In this role, you will assist with day-to-day baseball operations administration for MLB’s affiliated minor league system and Partner Leagues, while also engaging in discussions surrounding the generation of ideas to enhance and improve the broader player development system.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all members of the Minor League Operations & Development department on aspects of Minor League operations and administration
• Assist with the creation, editing, and distribution of Minor League guidelines and initiatives, as well as gathering data and maintaining databases
• Draft summaries and present on ad hoc research and analysis in support of minor league operations and player development tasks
• Assist with operational issues with the player development departments of all 30 MLB Clubs, including experimental rules
• Stay abreast of player development and operations trends occurring throughout the league
• Collaborate with others in the Baseball Operations department
• Support the Minor League Operations & Development department with daily operations and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with strong academic performance from any discipline or background
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Astute attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills
• Intrinsically motivated, reliable, and outstanding work ethic
• Strong reasoning ability and critical thinking skills
• Familiarity with Major League Club operations regarding the minor leagues is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining availability outside of normal business hours as dictated by baseball operations activity across the league

Per the NYC pay transparency law, the hiring range for this position is an hourly rate of $25.00 to $25.00. The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills and any other factors Major League Baseball (MLB) considers relevant to the hiring decision.