Intern, Athletic Operations

Supports the Athletic Operations department with day-to-day athletic department duties and signature events such as MLB's Breakthrough Series, Breakthrough Series Invitational Tournament, Hank Aaron Invitational, Elite Development Invitationals, Nike RBI World Regionals, Nike RBI World Series, and JRTC Labour Day Beach Bash Tournament. The role acts as a liaison between onsite clients and JRTC staff and works with sales and communications staff on outreach, collateral, and promotional materials. The position reports to the Coordinator, Athletic Operations and performs other assigned duties as needed.

• Assist with the day-to-day operation of the athletic department.
• Support events including MLB's Breakthrough Series, Breakthrough Series Invitational Tournament, Hank Aaron Invitational, Elite Development Invitationals, Nike RBI World Regionals, Nike RBI World Series, and JRTC Labour Day Beach Bash Tournament.
• Act as a liaison between onsite clients and JRTC staff.
• Research and compile mailing and email blast lists of coaches, managers, athletic department personnel, and others for distributing sales collateral materials, and coordinate and execute direct mail marketing efforts.
• Assist sales staff with outreach and sales calls to amateur, high school, collegiate, and professional athletic organisations.
• Assist communications staff with content and review of promotional and sales collateral materials as well as print and digital advertisements promoting events and facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator, Athletic Operations.

• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Must be a professional, self-starter who will work as a team player and also be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possession of a valid Driver's Licence and excellent driving record.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to pull tarp when necessary.

• A two- or four-year degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience; candidates currently enrolled in an accredited four-year program, with at least three years completed, will also be considered if available for the duration of the internship.
• Previous experience working in an athletics environment and understanding of the game of baseball.

• Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC), Vero Beach, Florida

• Discounts on MLB and JRTC merchandise.
• Complimentary or discounted tickets to special events at JRTC.
• JRTC Employee & Family appreciation events.

MLB is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada, and employees love working there because of its culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism; employees who are most successful take initiative, identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first.