JOB SUMMARY:

The Detroit Tigers are seeking a seasonal Associate to support the Amateur Scouting department in its preparation for the 2027 Rule IV Draft. This position will assist scouts and crosscheckers in their day-to-day scouting responsibilities, maintain an internal scouting database, and work closely with other departments throughout Baseball Operations. The Amateur Scouting Seasonal Associate is responsible for maintaining a high standard of quality assurance & organization for the Amateur Scouting department, and will gain valuable exposure to not only the Amateur Scouting department, but will also regularly collaborate with the Player Development, Analytics, and Performance Science departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist department personnel in organizing events and meetings, creating team and stat sheets for scouts, and taking on ad hoc projects to support departmental coverage.

• Manage prospect profiles within internal database: video editing and uploading, compile statistics of draft-eligible players, continually update player biographical information, and catalogue prospect questionnaires.

• Assist with pre-draft workouts, periodic scouting coverage opportunities, data collection and quality control, high-speed video acquisition and editing, and perform other ad hoc duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The ideal candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Time management, organization skills, and the ability to collaborate with others are prerequisites for this position.

• The ideal candidate must have proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• The ideal candidate must be available full-time, including the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• The ideal candidate must have a strong passion for the game of baseball, and desire to learn from & support others.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position will work in an office environment in Lakeland, FL.

• This position will periodically travel to complete assigned scouting coverage.

• Some evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required.

• This position will begin in early January and run through the end of October.

The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or nonessential requirements. The Company has the right to change, modify, suspend, interrupt or cancel in whole or in part any job functions outlined in a job description at any time and without advance notice to the colleague.

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive.  They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.                

                  
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

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