Executive Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations

DEPARTMENT:                 Baseball Operations

REPORTS TO:                  President of Baseball Operations & General Manager

STATUS:                            Full-Time; Non-Exempt

San Diego Padres Commitment:

The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. We strive to create an environment for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin.

If you are not sure you are 100% qualified but are up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way. 

Your role as Executive Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations: 

You will be responsible for providing high-level administrative and operational support to the President of Baseball Operations by managing calendars, travel, meetings and special events while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

All the responsibilities we will trust you with:            

• Provide direct administrative support to the President of Baseball Operations and other members of the senior Baseball Operations leadership group, including calendar management, travel coordination, tickets, and expense reporting
• Performs administrative duties involving independent judgment, initiative and tact for the President of Baseball Operations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions
• Maintains department logistics (travel, lodging, food, etc.) for all San Diego-based meetings (including Draft, Trade Deadline), Major League & Major League Staff meetings, General Manager Meetings, Winter Meetings, and Spring Training
• Coordinate and schedule interviews for Baseball Operations candidates, including travel, hospitality arrangements, and logistical support
• Oversee the Baseball Ops Suite in partnership with the Executive Assistant to CEO
• Manage game tickets and giveaways for external stakeholders (affiliates, vendors, etc.)
• Provide logistical gameday support as needed, including nights and weekends
• Assist the Amateur Scouting Department in preparation for the Rule 4 Draft meetings in San Diego, Draft Combine, ect.
• Coordinate and manage all “Special” Events for the Department – GM For a Day Guests, Annual Nomo Project visit, Spring Training Family Day, All Star Watch Party, ect.
• Serve as a central resource for staff support, working cross-functionally to address internal requests and ensure they're directed to the appropriate departments
• Represents the Club in a positive and professional manner at all times
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President of Baseball Operations
• Develop innovative solutions for optimizing these applications and processes to improve performance, reliability, and scalability

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most:  

• Proficient computer Proficiency in Slack and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Word. Experience in eBIS software a plus
• Strong collaboration, time management, and organizational skills.
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and effectively work well with others in a collaborative, respectful manner.
• Proven ability to multi-task and manage projects on strict deadlines
• Maintain professional demeanor with a high degree of discretion, integrity, professionalism and accountability

You will be required to meet the following:

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment
• 4-year Bachelor’s Degree, or education equivalent,
• Minimum 2 years previous experience in administration (C suite a plus)
• Fluently bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
• Consistent, punctual and regular attendance
• Professional image and demeanor
• Strong ability to work with others in a collaborative, respectful manner
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• Able to travel as needed
• Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time during games and events; able to lift and transport up to 25 pounds
• As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check

Pay and additional compensation:

Per the California pay transparency law, the base hourly range for this full-time position is $30.00 to $33.00. As a candidate for this position, your pay and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, job-related skills and any other factors the San Diego Padres considers relevant to the hiring decision for this position.

In addition to the base pay, the Padres believe in providing a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package for its employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match + automatic company Safe Harbor contribution, Basic Life Insurance (with option to purchase Supplemental Life Insurance), Pet Insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday program, paid employee parking, onsite barista service, employer provided game tickets to home games, onsite experiences, ballpark discounts on food and retail, work from home Fridays (during the off-season and when team is on the road), smart casual dress code and so much more! All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended at any given time.

The San Diego Padres are an Equal Opportunity Employer.