Job Summary
The Major League Baseball Former Player Internship program introduces former Major and Minor League players to the business of baseball as they transition out of a playing role. It provides former players with the opportunity to gain work and project management experience in a Baseball Operations role at the Office of the Commissioner in NYC.
Former players may participate in internships hosted in one or more of the following Baseball Operations departments at the Commissioner’s Office, including, but not limited to:
- On-Field Ops
- On-Field Strategy
- Transactions
- Draft/Medical/International Operations
- Umpire Operations
- Player Programs
- Minor League Operations
- Baseball Economics
- Replay
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Prospective candidates must submit the following materials to receive full consideration. Incomplete applications will not be accepted:
- Current resume
- Cover letter indicating the specific functional area(s) in which you are interested in. Please list up to three.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Major and Minor League free agents or retired players who have not played affiliated baseball for two years or less
- Bachelor’s degree or in-progress
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledgeable about current MLB events – both on and off the field
Benefits
Per the NYC pay transparency law, the hiring range for this position is an hourly rate of $20.00 to $23.00.
The MLB Former Player Internship application deadline is September 20th, 2024. The role will span over the course of 6 months (November 2024 – May 2025).
For any questions and/or inquiries regarding the MLB Former Player Internship, please email playerprograms@mlb.com.