Intern - Equipment Operations
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Part Time Unpaid Internship
Equipment Operations Intern
Start Date: March 15, 2019
End Date: September 15, 2019
*Flexibility around start and end dates for students. Part time hours March 15 – April 30; Full-time hours from May 1 – September 15.
*This is a paid position.
Position Reports To: Director, NTC Operations (James Vick)
Position Background:
USA Baseball provides all of the equipment for athletes selected to the national teams each year. Also, the USA Baseball National Training Complex (NTC) opened in 2007 and has since hosted the 2011 Pan American Team, 2009 USA Baseball World Cup Team, 2008 United States Olympic Baseball Team and the 2008 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tar Heels home baseball schedule. In 2019, the National Training Complex will once again serve as the host site for the National High School Invitational, the annual Tournament of Stars, various Collegiate National Team games, and the annual National Team Identification Series.
Position Responsibilities:
• Assist in the receiving and processing of equipment shipments arriving at the USA Baseball Fulfillment Center.
• Work with the Assistant Director of Operations in the distribution of USA Baseball's National Team Equipment.
• Support retail department in receiving and inventorying officially licensed merchandise for the USA Baseball Team Store.
• Serve as the on-site, day-to-day liaison between USA Baseball and the Town of Cary during certain USA Baseball events at the NTC.
• Manage all facility operational needs for certain USA Baseball National Team programs and USA Baseball events at the NTC.
• Provide administrative support for the USA Baseball Cups including but not limited to gathering roster and insurance information, communicating with programs via phone and email, and fielding questions about the event.
• Assist in set-up for all USA Baseball events at the NTC including signage, field set-up, and game-day staff.
• Assist in the operation of additional USA Baseball events, National Team programming and other departments within USA Baseball (alumni relations, merchandising, travel services, etc.) with various tasks as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Flexible schedule and weekend availability for all USA Baseball events taking place at the National Training Complex in Cary, NC.
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Required Education:
• All candidates should be in possession of, or working towards, a bachelor's degree.
About USA Baseball
USA Baseball is the National Governing Body for the sport of baseball in the United States and is a member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation. The organization selects and trains the Olympic, Pan Am, Premier 12 and World Baseball Classic teams (and all other USA Baseball Professional Teams); the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team; the USA Baseball 18U, 15U and 12U National Teams; and the USA Baseball Women's National Team, all of which participate in various international competitions each year.
The organization is responsible for the proliferation and health of the sport, and leads a number of amateur initiatives including PLAYBALL and Pitch Smart. USA Baseball also presents the Golden Spikes Award annually to the top amateur baseball player in the country.
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.
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