Athletic Operations Intern

Major League Baseball is looking for an Intern, Athletic Operations in the Athletic Operations department to assist with day-to-day athletic department duties, including events such as MLB’s Breakthrough Series, Breakthrough Series Invitational Tournament, Hank Aaron Invitational, Elite Development Invitationals, Nike RBI World Regionals, Nike RBI World Series, and JRTC Labor Day Beach Bash Tournament.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operation of the athletic department
• Act as a liaison between onsite clients and JRTC staff
• Research and compile mailing/email blast lists of coaches, managers, athletic department personnel, etc., for distributing sales collateral materials; coordinate and execute direct mail marketing efforts
• Assist sales staff with outreach and sales calls to amateur, high school, collegiate, and professional athletic organizations
• Assist communications staff with content and review of promotional/sales collateral materials as well as print and digital advertisements promoting events and facilities
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator, Athletic Operations

Qualifications & Skills

• Preferred candidate will have a two- or four-year degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience; candidates currently enrolled in an accredited four-year program, with at least three years completed, will also be considered if available for the duration of the internship
• Previous experience working in an athletics environment and understanding of the game of baseball preferred
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Must be a professional, self-starter who will work as a team player and also be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Possession of a valid Driver's License and excellent driving record
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to pull tarp when necessary

Top MLB Perks

• Discounts on MLB and JRTC merchandise
• Complimentary or discounted tickets to special events at JRTC
• JRTC Employee & Family appreciation events

The Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC), operated by Major League Baseball (MLB) located in Vero Beach, Florida, serves as a year-round hub for amateur development initiatives and events designed to diversify and strengthen the talent pipelines of baseball and softball. We are the permanent home to several signature youth-focused events and programs, such as the Nike RBI World Series and the Hank Aaron Invitational, which teach players how to succeed on and off the field. The historic facility, formerly known as Dodgertown, was renamed Jackie Robinson Training Complex in honor of its trailblazing namesake.

Please note: All job offers will be based on successfully completing a background check.

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

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