Intern, Data Coordinator – Appalachian League (Various Locations)

Start Date: June 1st, 2024
End Date: August 4, 2024
*The Appalachian League is hiring ten Intern, Data Coordinator candidates.

The Appalachian League is seeking highly qualified associates to work and support day to day operations of the League, ranging from player logistics to data collection and dissemination. MLB has partnered with USA Baseball, to operate one of the nation’s premier summer collegiate baseball leagues. Data Coordinators support the data capture, research, and data distribution throughout the League. The position’s focus is to aid in player development and operational support of the League. Positions will report to the Managing Director and work closely with other key League personnel. Positions run from June 1st, 2024 to August 4th, 2024 and compensation will be a stipend and housing for the summer.

Responsibilities:

Manage game day video and technology equipment for data capture, including TrackMan at home games and Synergy at road games.
Serve as technology liaison for Appalachian League teams, coaches, players, and other stakeholders.
Track and update rosters and player information to communicate with MLB and data vendors as assigned.
Facilitate video coordination of all game and practice video to coaching staff and players
Lead efforts to share and distribute knowledge and best practices of League apps like 643 Charts, Synergy, etc.
Verify data accuracy and video quality.
Provide daily updates to staff and content partners (TrackMan, Synergy).
Work with the rest of the content and social team to create, edit and deliver video playlists.
Identify and troubleshoot technical issues.
Travel with team for road games and support daily operations of home team
Answer ad-hoc research questions pertaining to player performance and game recaps.
Other duties as assigned like 643 Charts distribution, Umpire reports, etc.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of and strong interest in baseball operations, amateur scouting, player development, or baseball analytics.
Proficiency with computers (Windows, Mac).
Experience with baseball technology, playing or coaching experience is a plus.
Must bring your own laptop computer.

Compensation:

Stipend to be paid bi-weekly.
The role requires availability outside of traditional work hours including night, weekends, and all games of your assigned location.
Note: hours / working days are not limited to game days

Appalachian League Office