POSITION OVERVIEW
Ever wondered what it takes to build a professional baseball team and keep everything running behind the scenes? The Washington Wild Things are looking for motivated, hardworking Baseball Operations Interns to be part of our milestone 25th season in 2027! From roster management, player evaluation and contracts to game-day operations, travel logistics, analytics and youth baseball tournaments, you'll get an inside look at the business of baseball! Working alongside team executives, you'll gain hands-on experience in the decisions, details and daily operations that make a professional baseball organization tick. If you're a self-starter with a passion for baseball, an eagerness to learn and a drive to be part of something special, we want you on our team!

This unpaid internship must be completed for college credit. Additional paid opportunities may be available and discussed after hiring.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Assist the baseball operations department with:
- Roster Updates
- Contracts
- Field Preparation
- Gameday Operations
- League Operations
- Youth Baseball Relations
- Youth Baseball Tournaments and Amateur Baseball Rentals
- Event Management
- Player Evaluation
Gain an understanding of the salary cap and roster rules
Help with Trackman analytics in cutting video, analyzing data and creating scouting reports

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Pursuing a degree in Analytics, Sport Management, or a related field preferred but not required
Individual with a passion for sports, baseball and operations/analytics
A strong work ethic coupled with an ability to work with others
Energy to thrive in a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable environment
Must be available to work from the beginning of the season through at least near the end of the season (schedule available here)
A self-starter; someone's who's pro-active and highly-motivated
A great communicator with interpersonal skills, along with a positive and energetic personality
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office

SCHEDULE AND POSITION DETAILS
Position Type: Seasonal Internship designed for school credit
Dates: Late April (orientation and spring training) through end of season or report back to school (regular season ends Sunday, September 5, 2027)
Game-day Commitment: Wild Things' home games (schedule available here) and select duties with team on the road on the analytics side
Reports to: Vice President of Baseball Operations, Trackman Operator

READY TO APPLY?
Applicants must include a cover letter. Entering "N/A" in the cover letter section will disqualify an applicant, no matter the applicant's qualifications. The application asks for a cover letter, therefore it is most certainly applicable and must be made available!

WHEN TO EXPECT TO HEAR?
Applicants are reviewed as submissions come in, at minimum every few days. Hiring for this summer could happen very soon or could 'drag' a bit in the effort to find the right hire. If you don't hear back immediately, there's no reason for concern. The team does its best to get some form of response back to everyone who applies. As hundreds of applications for various positions will need to be sifted through, please do not excessively follow up on your application status.

The Washington Wild Things are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Baseball Operations/Analytics

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