Assistant, Minor League Operations & Development (Seasonal)
We are seeking a passionate individual to join our team for the 2026 season. Applicants can come from any discipline or background, provided you demonstrate curiosity, open-mindedness, and perseverance in tackling new challenges.
As an Assistant in the Minor League Operations & Development department, you will be fully immersed in the day-to-day administration of MLB’s affiliated player development system with resources to learn, grow, and develop over the course of the season. You will be responsible for supporting key Baseball Operations functions helping to improve the broader player development landscape, while gaining valuable insight into Minor League operations across professional baseball.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with members of the Minor League Operations & Development department and the broader Baseball Operations department on aspects of league operations and administration
- Support communication with Minor League stakeholders, including 120 PDL Club front offices and 30 MLB Club player development departments
- Maintain and update data pipelines in support of Minor League operations and player development initiatives
- Assist in the preparation of materials to support adherence to league policies and operational standards
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis related to current trends in Minor League operations and player development
- Provide departmental support for daily operational and administrative duties
- Develop core and domain-specific baseball operations competencies through hands-on experience, education, and mentorship
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Qualifications & Skills
- Undergraduate degree with strong academic performance from any discipline or background
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Astute attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills
- Intrinsically motivated, reliable, and outstanding work ethic
- Strong reasoning and critical thinking skills
- Familiarity with Major League Club operations regarding the Minor Leagues is a plus
- Knowledge of programming and data visualization (SQL, R, Python, Shiny) is a plus but not required
- 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.
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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