Associate, International Scouting

JOB SUMMARY:

The Detroit Tigers are seeking a seasonal Associate to support the International Scouting department. Working directly with the Director and Assistant Director of International Operations, this position will support the international amateur signing process, maintain the department's scouting database, and help keep day-to-day operations and technology running smoothly. The Associate will gain broad exposure to international scouting and will regularly collaborate with the Player Development, Analytics, and Performance Science departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the international amateur signing process (MLB registration, drug testing, social media screening, contract submission, and U.S. visas), departmental budget and expense tracking, and preparation of meetings and events.

• Manage prospect profiles within internal database: create player biographical profiles, edit and upload video, create team sheets for international events, and compile daily international clips for the staff.

• Monitor the department's video and technology (Synergy Logger, TrackMan, Blast Motion, Rapsodo) on a day-to-day basis to ensure everything is working properly, assist with data collection and quality control, and perform other ad hoc duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The ideal candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Time management, organization skills, and the ability to collaborate with others are prerequisites for this position.

• The ideal candidate must have proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• The ideal candidate must be available full-time, including the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• The ideal candidate must have a strong passion for the game of baseball, and desire to learn from & support others.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position will work in an office environment in Lakeland, FL.

• Some evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required.

The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities or nonessential requirements.  Detroit Tigers, Inc. has the right to change, modify, suspend, interrupt or cancel in whole or in part any job functions outlined in a job description at any time and without advance notice to the employee.

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive.  They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.                

                  
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

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