Job Posting: Seattle Mariners Baseball Internships
Job Title: Baseball Projects Intern
Department: Baseball Projects
Reports To: Assistant Director, Baseball Projects
Status: Part-time, Nonexempt
Dates: Must be available to start by July 1, 2021. Internship will run ~9 months. Preference will be given to candidates who can start by February 1, 2021.
Essential Functions:
- Provide quantitative support to all aspects of player development, including next-morning analysis, player goal setting, and ad hoc studies.
- Systemize advance scouting processes across major & minor league system.
- Organize player pools & information to streamline player acquisition processes.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics or any other STEM field related to data science preferred. Equivalent, relevant work will be considered in lieu of formal education on a case by case basis.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
Required:
- Proficiency handling large datasets in R, SQL, Python, and/or comparable languages
- Demonstrated initiative as a team-oriented leader
Preferred:
- Working knowledge of baseball analytics, strategy, and trends
- Shiny application or other web development experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, creative, and innovative with a high degree of integrity and attention to detail
- Experience building predictive models
- Ability to communicate in Spanish
To Apply:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interested and qualified applicants may apply through the following link: Baseball Projects Intern
Job Title: Baseball Operations Intern
Department: Baseball Operations
Reports To: Director, Baseball Operations
Status: Part-time, Nonexempt
Dates: Preference will be given to candidates who can start by March 1, 2021. End date is end of the 2021 season.
Primary Objective: Support the baseball operations department in research, administration, and day-to-day scouting operation tasks.
Essential Functions:
- Provide support in all areas of advance scouting, including game day duties and preparation of the advance report and pre-series meetings.
- Support all areas of the Scouting Department, including research, video clipping and player evaluation as well as preparation for the Amateur Draft Meetings.
- Provide additional statistical analysis, economic and financial research as assigned or as time permits.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent, relevant work will be considered in lieu of formal education on a case by case basis.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
Required:
- Working knowledge of statistical baseball data and its application as it pertains to scouting information
- Working knowledge of baseball strategy and current in-game management trends
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
Preferred:
- Ability to communicate in Spanish
- Programming Skills (including SQL, R & Python, etc.)
- Background in player evaluation
- Background in video
- Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity; takes personal responsibility for getting things done in a way that positively and professionally represents the organization
- Demonstrated initiative; thinks creatively and takes actions that create a positive outcome for the team
To Apply:
Interested and qualified applicants may apply through the following link: Baseball Operations Intern
In addition, please visit: www.mariners.com/jobs for more information on both positions.
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