What are the responsibilities and job description for the Minor League Affiliate Intern position at Tampa Bay Rays?
Title: Minor League Affiliate Intern
Department: Baseball Performance Science
Department: Baseball Performance Science
Reports To: Minor League Video Coordinator
Possible Locations: Interns will be placed in one of the following locations: Port Charlotte, FL (2), Charleston, SC (1), Bowling Green, KY (1), Montgomery, AL (1), or Durham, NC (1). Housing considerations provided.
Possible Locations: Interns will be placed in one of the following locations: Port Charlotte, FL (2), Charleston, SC (1), Bowling Green, KY (1), Montgomery, AL (1), or Durham, NC (1). Housing considerations provided.
Description: The Tampa Bay Rays have begun our search for members of our 2026 affiliate intern class. This position will coordinate the day-to-day video operations and various player development processes at an individual Rays affiliate. Our Minor League Affiliate Intern can also expect opportunities to gain insight into various aspects of baseball operations including, but not limited to, advance scouting, performance science, pro scouting, amateur scouting, data analysis, and player development.
Responsibilities:
- Operate video equipment to record games and practice, ensuring high-quality video is available for player/staff review and analysis
- Travel with affiliate team and be responsible for the transportation of necessary technology
- Prepare advance scouting material at specific affiliates
- Create and deliver pre-game hitting and run game presentations to staff and players
- Operate various on-field technology including Portable Trackman units
- Collaborate with the affiliate coaching staff, coordinators, and front office with the implementation and execution of various strategies and initiatives
- Participate in intern development program which includes skill development, optional and required independent projects, and Q&A with front office members
- Complete ad hoc projects as assigned by the player development, scouting, and front office staff
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge of the game of baseball
- Plus communication skills and work ethic
- Demonstrated agility and resourcefulness
- Command of Microsoft Office suite programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to relocate for the duration of the minor league season
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours in line with the baseball schedule including nights and weekends
- Spanish-speaking is advantageous, but not required
- SQL knowledge is useful, but not required
All offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.