Intern - Baseball Operations

Job Description

Baseball Operations Intern

Department: Baseball Operations

Classification: Part-Time/Non-Exempt

Please note, as a condition of employment, COVID-19 vaccination (at least the initiation of the process) is required prior to start date. Accommodations for medical or religious reasons will be considered.

Summary/Objective:

The Houston Astros Baseball Operations Internship will be an educational opportunity for some talented early career professionals striving for a role in Baseball. Interns will support all areas of the Baseball Operations Department, but will likely focus on one or two areas (Amateur/International Scouting, Advance Scouting, Baseball Economics, Research & Development) with day-to-day administrative and office management duties depending on the needs of the department.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Learn how a Baseball Ops department functions and the duties of your assigned group(s)
• Assist with daily administrative tasks for your department
• Creatively pursue ways to improve & refine existing processes
• Manage video database including tagging & editing
• Prepare information and presentations for meetings
• Assist with various research projects
• Operate various technology during home games
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education and/or Experience & Skills:
• Strong administrative skills
• Intellectually curious and willing to ask questions
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Interest in developing programming skills in programs like R/Python & SQL
• Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus
• Passionate about baseball
• Willing to relocate to Houston, TX
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Possess a valid Driver’s License

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including; extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Travel:

Rare travel may be expected for this position.
Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

ExperiencePreferred
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmeeyv-18-223-0-53-42 in your application.