INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Updated March 30, 2012
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For more than 15 years, USA Baseball has provided internship opportunities for current college students and recent college graduates from across the country. In the past two years, interns have come to USA Baseball from as far away as Stanford University (Palo Alto, Calif.) and as close as Duke University (Durham, N.C.), North Carolina State University (Raleigh, N.C.) and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wilmington. USA Baseball internships offer a wide range of real-world experience and the opportunity to develop lifelong professional relationships across both professional and amateur sports.
Each intern works closely with a full-time staff member to further their skills necessary to work both in sports and for a nonprofit organization. Recent USA Baseball interns have gone on to accept full-time positions with the Olympic family and in collegiate and professional sports, including full-time jobs with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, Carolina Hurricanes and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Other interns have gone back to school for post-graduate work, three are currently enrolled in law school and nine are now full-time USA Baseball staff members.
USA Baseball is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of USA Baseball to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
- USA Baseball internship timeline
- General information for internship candidates
- General internship questions & answers
Spring and summer 2012 USA Baseball internship timeline (subject to change without notice)
Beginning Oct. 10, 2011: Résumés with cover letters accepted via email from internship candidates: employment@usabaseball.com
Nov. 15, 2011: USA Baseball Intern Networking Night at the Embassy Suites RDU in Cary, N.C.
- Time: 6-9 p.m.
- Cost: The event is free to attend but limited to the first 150 people who RSVP to: rsvp@usabaseball.com.
- Program (tentative):
6-6:30 p.m.: Registration and welcome
6:30-7:15 p.m.: Panel with past USA Baseball interns
7:15-9 p.m.: Meet and greet with USA Baseball staff
Beginning Dec. 1, 2011: Interviews with internship candidates (depending on a candidate's current residence, Skype, phone or in-person interviews will be scheduled)
Late December 2011-Early February 2012: Internship offers and acceptance
Feb. 15, 2012: First internships begin at USA Baseball's Executive Offices in Durham, N.C.
General information for all internship candidates
- Résumés and cover letters for internships are only accepted via email at the following address: employment@usabaseball.com
- USA Baseball will confirm (via email) receipt of your résumé within 48 hours. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 48 hours, please resend your résumé.
- Candidates with whom USA Baseball would like to schedule an interview with will be contacted directly by phone or email beginning the week of Nov. 28, 2011.
- Please include in both the subject line and body of your email, the number(s) of the job description(s) that most interest you. There is no limit to the number of positions for which you may apply. Job descriptions and corresponding job description numbers will be posted the week of Oct. 9, 2011.
- All candidates should be in current pursuit of or possessing a bachelor's degree with priority given to candidates in marketing, sports administration, communications or related fields.
- All candidates must demonstrate computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter or resume if they have computer literacy in other software including Adobe products.
- All candidates must possess excellent written communication, computer and interpersonal skills.
- Candidates should indicate in their cover letter or resume if they have written and/or verbal proficiency in a foreign language.
- A Skype account is strongly encouraged for all intern candidates. It is free to sign up for Skype, and USA Baseball conducts many initial interviews via Skype.
- For up-to-date information on USA Baseball, all candidates are encouraged to follow @usabaseball on Twitter and like USA Baseball on Facebook.
- A background check is required before employment.
General internship questions & answers
Q: What is a USA Baseball "coordinator" and what is a USA Baseball "intern"?
A: USA Baseball uses the terms "coordinator" and "intern" interchangeably. The organization's summer interns have titles such as, Coordinator, Baseball Operations and Coordinator, Travel Services.
Q: When do USA Baseball's internships start?
A: Start dates for USA Baseball's internships vary based on the position. Interns begin working at USA Baseball's Executive Offices between February and April, and all interns must be available to start, at least on a part-time basis, no later than April 15. While we understand these dates preclude students who are currently enrolled at colleges and universities outside of the Triangle-area of North Carolina from participating in USA Baseball's current intern program, it is important for interns to have a minimum of eight weeks to prepare for the start of USA Baseball's summer events.
Q: Are the internship start and end dates flexible?
A: Often USA Baseball can provide some flexibility with the start date for an internship. Typically, there is a one-to-two-week window within which an internship starts, but USA Baseball will consider moving a start date on an individual basis. All interns must be available to start, at least on a part-time basis, no later than April 15. The end dates for internships are based on USA Baseball's event calendar so there is very limited flexibility on end dates.
Q: Are USA Baseball's internships paid positions?
A: Yes. USA Baseball interns receive a stipend twice per month. Further information on compensation will be discussed with candidates during their initial interview.
Q: Does USA Baseball provide housing for interns?
A: No. USA Baseball does not provide housing for interns; however, USA Baseball will put interns in contact with each other prior to their start date so they can discuss any housing needs they may have.
Q: How do I apply for an internship, and what information should I provide?
A: Résumés for internships are only accepted via email and at the following address: employment@usabaseball.com. USA Baseball requires all internship candidates to provide a résumé and cover letter. A list of references is also strongly encouraged.
Q: Where are the internships based?
A: All interns are based at USA Baseball's Executive Offices in Durham, N.C. During the course of their internship, interns should be prepared to travel throughout the country as required for both events and other needs throughout the summer. Select internships may also require international travel and that information will be provided during the initial interview.
Q: Can I receive college credit for my internship?
A: USA Baseball will work with interns seeking college credit on an individual basis.
Q: What if I have a question prior to submitting my cover letter and résumé?
A: Please email employment@usabaseball.com with any questions about USA Baseball's internship program. You should receive a response to your email within 1-2 business days.
2012 USA Baseball Internship Descriptions
1: Undergraduate Athletic Training »
2: Coordinator, Multimedia and Broadcasting »
1: Undergraduate Athletic Training
Start Date: USA Baseball athletic training internships are event-based internships. Candidates will be selected to work one or more of the following USA Baseball events at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C., under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer.
USA Baseball Tournament of Stars
June 19-24, 2012 in Cary, N.C.
Daily schedule will vary based on supervision; candidates must be available from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. for the duration of the event.
USA Baseball Breakthrough Series
July 23-26, 2012 in Cary, N.C.
Daily schedule will vary based on supervision; candidates must be available from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. for the duration of the event.
USA Baseball 14U Championships - East
July 10-15, 2012 in Cary, N.C.
Daily schedule will vary based on supervision; candidates must be available from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. for the duration of the event.
End Date: N/A
Position reports to: Certified athletic trainer
Criteria:
- Athletic training internships are open to rising junior and senior students (2012-13 academic year).
- Candidates must be enrolled in CAATE accredited athletic training program.
- Candidates must be CPR/AED certified.
- Candidates must pass a mandatory background check.
Background:
- Each intern will be supervised by a certified athletic trainer.
- Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: pre-practice treatment and field setup, dynamic warm-up instruction, practice and game coverage, administration of first aid.
- Athletic training internships are unpaid.
- Athletic training interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation to and from the USA Baseball National Training Complex for the duration of each event.
Deadline to apply: March 31, 2012
Intern interviews and selection: On or around April 30, 2012
2: Coordinator, Multimedia and Broadcasting
*Two positions available*
Start Date: March 1, 2012
End Date: Sept. 15, 2012
March 1-May 15, 2012: 15+ hours per week. Must be available the weekend of March 28.
May 15-Aug. 15, 2012: Full-time hours
Aug. 15-Sept. 15, 2012: 15+ hours per week. Must be available the weekend of Sept. 8.
*Candidates should possess strong written skills and have experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro. This intern will work exclusively on a Mac*
*Candidates are required to submit a DVD portfolio featuring examples of video packages they have edited (full packages, please, not just clips)*
Position reports to: Director, Media & Public Relations
Background: USA Baseball's media relations department is responsible for all aspects of the organization's dissemination of information, including the official website, USABaseball.com, and it ensures USA Baseball's brand is conveyed in a consistent manner across all programs and events.
The department works directly with Major League Baseball, Major League Baseball Advanced Media, Minor League Baseball teams, collegiate athletic departments, the United States Olympic Committee and the International Baseball Federation on a daily basis.
Responsibilities:
- Host, report on and develop USA Baseball-related story ideas throughout the summer, creating video packages of various lengths for USABaseball.com, USA Baseball's YouTube page and for internal USA Baseball marketing and promotional needs.
- Compile and edit video footage for USA Baseball's records and USABaseball.com.
- Provide editing and creative assistance for USA Baseball's official website, USABaseball.com, and coordinate these edits with Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM). Creative will include feature stories, recaps, previews, etc.
- Scan, crop, edit and date photos in an effort to build USA Baseball's electronic photo library.
- Assist media department with USA Baseball news/video updates to social media outlets, such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and WePlay.com.
- Assist other departments within USA Baseball (alumni relations, merchandising, ticketing, operations, etc.) with various tasks as necessary.
