Assistant, Minor League Operations & Development (Seasonal)

Major League Baseball•New York, NY

6h•$22 - $25

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
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

Nice To Haves

Experience using generative AI tools, including AI coding assistants, in school, work, or personal projects is a plus
Familiarity with the player development system is a plus

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