Intern - Baseball Analytics

Part Time Unpaid Internship
Job Title: Intern, Baseball Analytics
Department: Baseball Operations
Reports To: Director, Analytics
Status: Non-Exempt

Primary Objective: Responsible for supporting all areas of baseball operations through baseball related data science, including statistical modeling, research, visualizations, and other projects.

Essential Functions:
• Statistical modeling and analysis of a variety of data sources including Trackman, Hawkeye, and proprietary data sets.
• Ad hoc queries and quantitative research.
• Various game-day duties and support for all departments within Baseball Operations.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred. Education and experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements if approved by management.
• Proficiency in programming with either R or Python required
• Proficiency with SQL required
• A strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and/or engineering required
• Track record of original baseball research preferred
• Experience building and interpreting predictive models preferred

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
• Strong technical skills in predictive modeling, data analysis, and research.
• Shares and expresses thoughts in a clear and effective manner through verbal and written communication skills. Exhibits effective listening skills and builds positive relationships with all team members, vendors, and guests. Is diplomatic, tactful and professional in all forms of communication.
• Understands and supports the team and is quick to volunteer to assist others. Others view most interactions as being positive with a willingness to achieve common goals. Effective in working with others to cooperatively solve problems. Workplace behavior is consistently respectful of others.
• Takes personal responsibility for getting things done in a way that positively and professionally represents the organization.
• Demonstrates through their actions and interactions with others a commitment to Mariner Purpose, Mission and Values.
• Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Completes work assignments thoroughly and completely in an accurate, and prompt. Identifies and corrects errors. Is careful, alert and accurate, paying attention to details of the job.
• Makes decisions and takes actions that contribute to exceptional experiences for guests