Assistant, Minor League Operations & Development

Major League Baseball is looking for an Assistant, Minor League Operations & Development (Seasonal) in the Minor League Operations & Development department to support key baseball operations functions and contribute to the tools, reporting, and processes that shape the department, including its use of data and AI. Throughout the season, you will gain hands-on experience, education, and mentorship, developing a thorough understanding of minor league operations and player development across professional baseball.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with members of Minor League Operations & Development and the broader Baseball Operations department on aspects of league operations and administration
• Liaise between player development stakeholders, including 120 Player Development License (PDL) Club front offices and 30 MLB Club player development departments
• Maintain, update, and improve the code and data pipelines behind the department’s reports and tools
• Assist in the preparation of materials to aid in monitoring compliance with league governance requirements
• Use generative AI tools in day-to-day work and help the department put them to practical use
• Provide departmental support for daily operational and administrative duties
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis related to current trends in player development
• Develop core and domain-specific baseball operations competencies through hands-on experience, education, and mentorship

Qualifications & Skills

• Undergraduate degree with strong academic performance from any discipline or background
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain technical work to a non-technical audience
• Intrinsically motivated and reliable, with astute attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Strong reasoning and critical thinking skills, along with the curiosity to learn new tools and subjects independently
• Working knowledge of at least one programming language such as R, Python, or SQL gained through coursework, projects, or self-teaching
• Experience using generative AI tools, including AI coding assistants, in school, work, or personal projects is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Familiarity with the player development system is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining availability outside of traditional business hours as dictated by baseball operations activity across the league

Pay Range: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.