2027 Baseball Operations Associate

Job description

**DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:** The Baseball Operations group houses all baseball related departments that support success on the field. By integrating various stakeholders, the group's mission is to acquire, develop and optimize players to help the Red Sox compete for championships year after year. **POSITION OVERVIEW:** The Baseball Operations Associate program offers hands-on experience across the Red Sox Baseball Operations department. Each Associate will contribute meaningfully to one primary area within the Acquisitions or Baseball Administration & Strategy domains, while supporting department-wide initiatives and projects. This role is designed to build a strong foundation throughout baseball operations, combining curriculum and project-based education, day-to-day project and task execution, and exposure to decision-making processes at the highest level of the game. Prior baseball experience is not mandatory for success in this role. **TIMELINE AND COMPENSATION:** This program begins in January 2027 or June 2027, depending on candidate availability, and runs through October 31st, 2027. The hourly rate for this role is $20, plus a generous monthly living stipend. ### RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assist with day-to-day operations for primary department, including administrative duties, strategic initiatives, logistical management, and research projects. - Prepare and maintain information and materials, including player research for key front office decision-making and operation. - Creatively pursue ways to improve internal processes, while generating ideas for future team projects. - Support video, data, and technology management and operation. - Provide strategic and logistical support for important events such as the MLB Draft, Trade Deadline, free agency, and salary arbitration. - Develop core and domain-specific baseball operations competencies through hands-on experience, tailored education, and mentorship. ### COMPETENCIES DEVELOPED: - **Analytical Thinking:**Develop a strong knowledge of modern baseball metrics, development practices, and evaluation skills. - **Communication & Teamwork:** Work effectively across groups, presenting information clearly to varied constituents and collaborating in a fast-paced environment. - **Task Prioritization & Execution:** Proactively manage multiple tasks under pressure with high attention to detail, balancing project urgency and impact. - **Innovation & Adaptability:** Develop proficiency with cutting-edge technology within and outside of baseball, while contributing ideas for process improvement and optimization. - **Growth Mindset:** Show humility, curiosity, and commitment to continuous personal and professional development. ### ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. - Ability to multitask in stressful situations. - Experience with SQL, R, Python is a plus, but not required. - Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required. - Prior baseball or sport experience is not required. - Valid Driver’s License preferred. **OUR CULTURE** All Baseball Operations staff are expected to excel across universal competencies related to problem solving, teamwork, communication, and time management, as well as values such as honesty, humility, relentlessness, and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This program is designed as a pathway for motivated individuals to grow skills in preparation for future roles in Baseball Operations. Associates will complete the program with meaningful real-world experience, professional mentorship, tailored education from curriculum and project-based learning opportunities, and the opportunity to contribute directly to the success of the Boston Red Sox.