Coordinator, Operations - 12U National Team

1) January 15 – May 14, 2018 Part Time Hours 2) May 15 – August 31, 2018 Full Time Hours

Position Reports To: Director, 12U National Team Program (Kyle Valente)

Background: The USA Baseball 12U National Team utilizes the Futures Invitational and the Open Development Program to identify the nation’s best players and give them an opportunity to be considered for the final 12U National Team. The Futures Invitational is an invite only tournament that allows travel teams to showcase their ability against teams from all across the country. The National Open is the culminating event of the Open Development Program held annually and includes 112 of the nation's best players that are identified through the USA Baseball Open Development Camp Program.

Responsibilities: • Serve as a liaison to the Futures Invitational team contacts. • Provide administrative support for the Futures Invitational 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 communication and shipping of materials to coaches for various Open Development Camps. • Conduct online and on-site registration for the National Open. • Attend the USA Baseball 12U National Team Trials and Training to provide on-site operational support. • Assist in all administrative needs for 12U National Team Trials and Training. • Perform a wide range of administrative and operational duties associated with other USA Baseball events and assist other departments within the organization as necessary.

Qualifications: • All candidates should be in possession of, or working toward, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. • Available to travel during July. • Proficient in Microsoft Office. • Able to work both independently and in a team setting. • Professional communication skills, both in person and via phone, email, etc. • Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned. • Highly organized with great attention to detail. • Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. • Weekend availability for all USA Baseball events taking place at the National Training Complex in Cary, NC from March – August.

General Information:

• Résumés and cover letters for internships are only accepted via email at [email protected]. • USA Baseball will confirm (via email) receipt of your résumé within 48 hours. Candidates with whom USA Baseball would like to schedule an interview with will be contacted directly by phone or email. • Internship descriptions are simply a guide. USA Baseball will evaluate all resumes and determine the best internship opportunity for candidates. • All candidates should be in current pursuit of or possessing a bachelor's degree. • 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. • For up-to-date information on USA Baseball, all candidates are encouraged to follow @usabaseball on Twitter and Instagram and like USA Baseball on Facebook.

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 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 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.