Intern, Baseball Technology

 Our Vision

To become baseball’s highest performing organization — defined by our relentless pursuit of excellence, strengthened by our connection, and fueled by our positive energy.

Our Core Values

• Joy. We want to be around people that like to have fun. We remain optimistic through the ups and downs, we enjoy the process, and we share in something bigger than ourselves.
• Humility. We don’t have all the answers. We lead with curiosity, listen generously, and seek growth from every experience — especially the tough ones. We have gotten over ourselves.
• Integrity. We do the right thing, even when it’s hard. We act with honesty, accountability, and respect for our teammates and ourselves. We treat the custodian like the king.
• Competitiveness. We embrace challenges and thrive in high-stakes environments. We prepare relentlessly. We are energized by the idea of keeping score.

Position Summary

The Washington Nationals are seeking Baseball Technology Interns for the Player Development complex in West Palm Beach, FL, our Triple-A Affiliate in Rochester, and the Major League Clubhouse in Washington D.C. These individuals will assist with the day-to-day operation and management of the suite of baseball technologies used by the organization to create optimal training environments to assist hitting coaches, staff and player personnel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set-up, operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot baseball technologies such as: Trajekt, HitTrax, Rapsodo, Trackman, Blast, etc.
• Collaborate with hitting staff to create optimal training environment utilizing baseball technologies
• Use video-editing software to create video clips to be used in connection with the Trajekt Arc pitching machine
• Assist MLB/MiLB Video Coordinators with other ad-hoc video projects and requests on behalf of players and staff
• Perform ancillary tasks for Baseball Operations and Player Development staff as requested

Requirements:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university
• Willing to relocate to major league club or affiliate’s home city for the regular season/playoffs and willing to travel to West Palm Beach for Spring Training
• Availability for the duration of Spring Training and the MLB/MiLB Regular Season

Qualifications

• Demonstrate key personal qualities that contribute to a high-performing team environment. These include bringing joy and positive energy to daily work, maintaining humility and curiosity, acting with integrity and accountability, and embracing a competitive mindset focused on continuous improvement and shared success.
• Candidates should always be highly motivated and professional
• Must demonstrate ability to be resourceful and dependable
• Outstanding attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to work independently and on a deadline
• Great communication skills and ability to relate well with individuals with diverse backgrounds
• Excellent work ethic
• Prior experience working with baseball technologies such as: Trajekt, HitTrax, Rapsodo, Trackman, Blast, etc. is strongly preferred but not required
• Prior experience in a baseball environment as staff or player is preferred but not required
• Spanish speaking preferred but not required
• Ability to work in a demanding and fast paced environment
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Experience working with video editing software such as BATS, SAM, Runway, Adobe Premiere, Movavi, etc. is strongly preferred

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Ability to work in a high activity and heavily crowded outdoor professional sports venue
• Work is performed in both an interior/office environment and outdoors where the employee will be exposed to prevailing weather conditions
• Typically required to climb up/down stairs and walk long distances
• Hours will include nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation:

The projected wage rate for this position is $17.95 per hour. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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