Paid Intern - Major League Operations

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Position Summary:

The Washington Nationals are seeking Major League Operations Interns to join our team for the 2026 season. We are looking for accomplished individuals who can contribute to our front office by specializing in work related to Major League Operations. We are considering both full-season and summer-only candidates, as well as those who are available after completion of the spring semester.

The Major League Operations internship includes assisting the Baseball Operations Department with day-to-day assignments, along with long-term projects centered on roster management, salary arbitration, transactions, and the economics of baseball. A degree in economics, statistics, computer science or mathematics is preferred, and it is expected that the candidate will be able to demonstrate an interest and understanding of both publicly available sabermetrics research and the economics of baseball. Experience in finance or consulting is valued, as well as baseball/softball playing experience at the collegiate or professional level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage recurring tasks related to roster management, league-wide transactions, and other related items
• Ad hoc data analysis projects
• Review of new research from various public analytical sources
• Assist with major baseball events such as the trade deadline, the amateur draft, and salary arbitration
• Support with general office administration
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
• Received or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university
• Received or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Mathematics, or related field
• Experience in Finance or Consulting preferred
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• College or professional baseball/softball playing experience preferred
• Willingness to relocate to Washington, DC
• Authorized to work in the United States

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions:
• Demonstrate key personal qualities that contribute to a high-performing team environment. These include bringing joy and positive energy to daily work, maintaining humility and curiosity, acting with integrity and accountability, and embracing a competitive mindset focused on continuous improvement and shared success.
• Highly motivated and excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated passion for baseball and baseball operations
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to write clearly and effectively
• Ability to use time efficiently
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong data analysis skills, including but not limited to familiarity and/or proficiency in R, Python, SQL, and/or comparable languages

Physical/Environmental Requirements
• Office: Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Occasional long hours may be required, particularly during times such as the Draft, trade deadline, or postseason.
• Interns are able to attend all home games but are not required to do so.

We are committed to finding the best candidates possible and understand that backgrounds and experiences may vary. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every one of our stated qualifications, as we recognize that candidates may have skills and/or experiences not explicitly listed in this job description that would add significant value to our organization.