Intern, Youth Programs

USA Baseball • Cary, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At USA Baseball, we are on the lookout for passionate people who truly believe in our mission and values, ready to take charge in Leading the Growth of Our Pastime’s Future®. As the national governing body for baseball in the United States, we are all about teamwork and embrace a fast-paced, demanding, and rewarding environment befitting of our national pastime. If you lead off with authenticity, are ready to slide in headfirst, value diversity and inclusion, and can acknowledge a broader vision, then we want you on our team! The Intern, Youth Programs , will support USA Baseball’s efforts to grow the amateur game with a focus on enhancing participation opportunities, improving the experience of youth programming, and promoting player safety. This role plays a critical part in supporting USA Baseball-led youth events, community engagement initiatives, and educational resources that contribute to the sport’s growth at all levels. The position may also provide support to ongoing education initiatives such as Fun At Bat and Baseball5, but the primary focus will be on executing summer youth events and activations that deliver meaningful and memorable experiences for participants, families, and partners. Through this position, the intern will also support fan engagement initiatives, including overseeing USA Baseball’s mascot operations to ensure safe, fun, and memorable experiences for participants and audiences nationwide.

Requirements

• You have a background or interest in sports with a working knowledge of baseball.
• You possess strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and work well independently and within a team.
• You are enthusiastic about giving back to the community and working with kids.
• You are willing to travel to USA Baseball events throughout the U.S. and adapt to varying schedules.
• You are in pursuit of or have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.
• You can successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• You bring previous experience in youth or community-based program research and event management.
• You have the ability to leverage networks within baseball to achieve team goals.

Responsibilities

• Support USA Baseball-led youth events and partner activations throughout the summer.
• Assist in the planning, preparation, and on-site execution of USA Baseball Homegrown Clinics, Play Ball Events, MLB/MiLB Partner Events and Tournaments, and other partner or organization-wide events.
• Serve as the on-site coordinator and handler for USA Baseball’s mascot, Freedom, ensuring safe and engaging interactions at events.
• Collaborate with staff to promote and deliver USA Baseball’s educational resources and youth initiatives.
• Support the continued growth of USA Baseball’s Fun At Bat and Baseball5 programs through occasional communication and outreach to schools and partners.
• Contribute to research and development efforts that help identify new opportunities for participation and engagement within the baseball community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern