Intern - Baseball5

Part Time Unpaid Internship
Intern, Baseball5
Background: Baseball5 was born from a desire to make baseball more accessible to everyone, without compromising the uniqueness of the game. So, we stripped away all the complicated stuff and created a dynamic, mixed-gender team sport that's all about instant fun. Each team has five players – plus reserves – and depending on the format, a game can last between 15 and 20 minutes. Baseball5 is the epitome of a cool sport: it's sustainable, inclusive, youth-focused and makes non structured spaces come alive with athletic energy. Baseball5 is built on the pillars of Inclusion, Accessibility, Confidence, Innovation and Teamwork. Baseball5 is a game for everyone that can be mastered in minutes. No need for extensive equipment, a dedicated venue, or even a pitcher! All you need is a ball!

Anticipated Start Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Anticipated End Date: Friday, September 13, 2024

Position Details:
• Full-time hours (40 hours/week)
• Possible domestic travel involved

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison with USA Baseball's media department in executing a multi-dimensional marketing plan surrounding the launch of Baseball5 in the United States.
• Create and implement a strategic plan for seeding Baseball5 into Parks and Recreation Departments and after school programs nationwide.
• Work with Boys and Girls Clubs of America to facilitate Baseball5 equipment fulfillment to participating clubs.
• Research opportunities for integration of Baseball5 into campus intramural and recreation programs.
• Work with SHAPE America on the building out of a curriculum for Baseball5 for physical education programs at the Middle School level.
• Serve as a liaison with Gameamaster and other key partners in the Baseball5 equipment manufacturing and distribution space.
• Facilitate Baseball5 activations for various groups.
• Work with USA Baseball's education department on the build out of educational resources for Baseball5.
• Assist in the operation of additional USA Baseball events, national team programming and other departments within USA Baseball (alumni relations, retail, etc.) with various tasks as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Willingness to speak on the phone with prospective partners.
• Problem-solver who is able to be flexible and agile in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Strong proficiency and literacy in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to write and communicate clearly and effectively for a variety of audiences.
• Weekend and overtime hours availability for all USA Baseball events taking place at the National Training Complex in Cary, NC for the duration of the internship.
• Availability to travel to off-site event locations as needed.
• Completion of a successful background check is required prior to employment.

Required Education:
• All candidates should be in possession of or working toward a degree.

Compensation:
• Hourly

USA Baseball is dedicated to building an authentic and inclusive workplace. If you are interested in an open position but are hesitant to apply because of your experience, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be a great fit for USA Baseball and the right candidate for this position or other roles in our organization.

USA Baseball employs the following types of positions: on-site, on-site hybrid, and remote hybrid. Candidates who are selected will discuss the exact type of internship with the hiring manager when interviewed.

About USA Baseball

With its international headquarters located in Cary, North Carolina, USA Baseball is the national governing body for baseball in the United States and is committed to serving, protecting, and supporting the game of baseball and its 15.6 million participants. Founded in 1978, USA Baseball fields six national teams annually and is a member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). On the diamond, Team USA is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and its national teams have won 69 gold medals in international competition. As part of the identification process for its national teams, USA Baseball hosts various events across the country, including the National Team Championships in Arizona and North Carolina, Futures Invitational, National Team Identification Series (NTIS) Champions Cup, and many more. Off the field, the organization is dedicated to the proliferation and health of the sport through the creation and management of numerous development initiatives including BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education), Fun At Bat, Pitch Smart, PLAY BALL and the Prospect Development Pipeline. Additionally, USA Baseball annually honors the top amateur baseball player in the country with the Golden Spikes Award.

For more information on the organization, its national teams, and development-driven initiatives, visit the official website USABaseball.com or USABDevelops.com.