Baseball Operations Apprentice

Job Description

Department: Baseball Operations

Supervisor: Manager, Baseball Operations

Classification: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Please note, as a condition of employment, COVID-19 vaccination (at least the initiation of the process) is required prior to start date. Accommodations for medical or religious reasons will be considered.

Summary/Objective:

The Houston Astros Baseball Operations department is seeking a thoughtful and resourceful person to join our team for the 2023 season. We encourage applicants from all disciplines and backgrounds.

In your role, you will work side-by-side with baseball operations executives to answer pertinent research questions and manage the day-to-day functions of the department. You will be immersed in a collaborative environment where you will be given the opportunity to grow and develop. In addition to attending to your core responsibilities, we hope you will take initiative to innovate and push us in new directions. While the contributions of your work will be felt immediately, our true focus is on finding someone with the necessary skills and traits to be a long-term member of our team.

The position will be based in Houston, TX.

Examples of things you will do:
• Create tools, visualizations, and reports to communicate information throughout Baseball Operations
• Evaluate players combining statistics, video, and other data sources
• Analyze and model data to support various research projects
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

You should have:
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and an open mind
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team on complex problems
• Interest in both learning and teaching new concepts and techniques
• Ability to work with real-world data sets and conduct research projects

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including; extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Travel:

Rare travel may be expected for this position.
Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Experience

Preferred
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzjeo2-18-118-137-243-42 in your application.