Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing youth protection initiatives for the Baseball & Softball Development Department of the Office of the Commissioner of Major League Baseball, including overseeing policies and procedures for youth-related programs, activities, and events.
Responsibilities
- Implement and disseminate approved youth protection policies, procedures, and programs
- Serve as liaison with other departments, Major League Baseball (“MLB”) Clubs, affiliated youth programs, and the U.S. Center for SafeSport in ensuring compliance with youth protection laws, policies, and procedures
- Manage all communication and materials regarding MLB’s youth protection initiatives
- Develop and oversee youth protection training for relevant employees and staff
- Coordinate and monitor youth programs, activities, and events to ensure compliance with youth protection policies and procedures, including conducting on-site evaluations
- Manage the investigation and resolution of complaints and reports of youth protection policy violations, including coordinating with MLB’s Department of Investigations and law enforcement as appropriate
- Maintain and audit youth program registration, training, and background check materials, including ensuring timely updates, completion of relevant documentation, and updated processes to facilitate administration
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations impacting youth protection in sports, including the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 and any relevant laws in event jurisdictions
- Perform related duties as required
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Qualifications
- J.D. degree and at least three (3) years of relevant professional experience
- Prior compliance experience, including policy interpretation, oversight, and administration
- Strong communications skills
- Professional demeanor, organized, and detail-oriented
- Ability to manage deliverables with time-sensitive deadlines
- This position is based in New York City but may require some travel (less than 25%), both domestically and internationally
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior work experience in youth sports or other youth-related programs
- Experience in policy implementation, updates, and training
Pay Range: $135,000 - $175,000
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.
Top MLB Perks & Benefits:
- 100% Employer Paid Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums
- Company Contributed 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TV
- Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Pet Insurance
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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Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at accommodations@mlb.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
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