At USA Baseball, we are on the lookout for passionate people who truly believe in our mission and values, ready to take charge in Leading the Growth of Our Pastime’s Future®. As the national governing body for baseball in the United States, we are all about teamwork and embrace a fast-paced, demanding, and rewarding environment befitting of our national pastime. If you lead off with authenticity, are ready to slide in headfirst, value embracing diversity and inclusion, and can acknowledge a broader vision, then we want you on our team!
As the Trading Card Category Coordinator, you will report directly to the Director of Partner & Player Relations, Allison Gupton. In this role, you will serve as a key liaison between USA Baseball and its trading card licensee, with a touchpoint on all aspects of the trading card license program. This role involves the coordination of key events related to USA Baseball’s trading card initiatives, approvals, inventory management, and category ideation.
IN THIS ROLE
- Maintain consistent communication with USA Baseball’s trading card licensee regarding product planning for hobby/retail releases and print-on-demand.
- Write detailed player biographies and postseason summaries for trading card content, along with annual recap articles highlighting USA Baseball’s trading card and memorabilia initiatives.
- Oversee all aspects of product approvals.
- Manage and grow the USA Baseball Cards email database through targeted campaigns and engaging social media content, while also writing blog posts and product descriptions to support the annual Factory Set fundraiser on USABaseballShop.com.
- Support autograph signing sessions and collaborate cross-departmentally to plan and execute media day events for national teams and development programs.
- Coordinate game-worn and game-used memorabilia orders with the Senior Director of Retail, including managing jersey inventory, patch orders, and schedules, and overseeing the collection, labeling, and shipment of inventory to the trading card licensee and within the USA Baseball memorabilia vault.
- Manage the annual packaging and shipment of individual player cards to national team and development program athletes, ensuring a high-impact presentation and delivery.
- Lead the development and management of USA Baseball’s memorabilia initiatives, including an auction program.
- Organize and distribute monthly and yearly gift packages for USA Baseball’s trading card licensee.
ALL USA BASEBALL EMPLOYEES
- They will be an effective team player and perform additional duties as assigned while maintaining a positive attitude.
- They will display exceptional interpersonal communication skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced organizational environment.
- They will maintain confidentiality with sensitive athlete data and handle diverse projects with attention to detail and timely communication.
- They will manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, fostering strong communication and collaboration within the team.
- They will exhibit an eagerness to continuously learn and grow within the ever-changing landscape of amateur baseball, sports, and the Olympic Movement.
- They will demonstrate flexibility in their work schedules and readiness to travel domestically and internationally for events if assigned.
- They will identify and mentor candidates for the internship program, showcasing strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
Worried that you do not meet every single requirement on the list below? Don’t be. If you're excited about this opportunity and our mission, we want to hear from you! At USA Baseball, we embrace inclusivity and are committed to building a team with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Apply even if you don't check all the boxes!
- You have 2+ years of relevant administrative experience, preferably in a fast-paced sports or corporate environment.
- You have a proven ability to manage programs, from initiation to execution.
- You have the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with vendors, partners, and service providers.
- You have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
REMOTE WORK POLICY
USA Baseball believes in fostering a flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance and enhances employee productivity.
USA Baseball employs a Remote Work Season from the Tuesday after Labor Day through approximately March 1 of the following year. During this time, employees are expected to be in the offices three days of the week, working remotely on a designated remote workday and on Fridays. Employees are expected to be in office Monday through Friday during the USA Baseball Season, which runs from March 1 through Labor Day.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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, pregnancy, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Discrimination and unlawful harassment are not tolerated at USA Baseball.
