2027 Baseball Operations Associate

Boston Red Sox; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly living stipend

Job summary

Boston Red Sox is offering a Baseball Operations Associate program in Boston to provide hands-on experience across Acquisitions or Baseball Administration & Strategy domains. The role builds a foundation in operations with curriculum, projects, and exposure to high-level decision making.

Prior baseball experience is not mandatory, and a monthly living stipend is provided. This program starts January or June 2027, runs through October 31, 2027, and pays $20 per hour with opportunities to explore

Qualifications

• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Interest in baseball operations and data-driven decision making.
• Prior baseball or sport experience is not required.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations for primary department, including administrative duties, strategic initiatives, logistical management, and research projects.
• Prepare and maintain information and materials, including player research for key front office decisions.
• Creatively pursue ways to improve internal processes, while generating ideas for future team projects.
• Support video, data, and technology management and operation.
• Provide strategic and logistical support for important events such as the MLB Draft, Trade Deadline, free agency, and salary arbitration.
• Develop core and domain-specific baseball operations competencies through hands-on experience, tailored education, and mentorship.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

SQL

R

Python

Job description

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Baseball Operations group houses all baseball related departments that support success on the field. By integrating various stakeholders, the group's mission is to acquire , develop and optimize players to help the Red Sox compete for championships year after year.

POSITION OVERVIE W:

The Baseball Operations Associate program offers hands‑on experience across the Red Sox Baseball Operations department. Each Associate will contribute meaningfully to one primary area within the Acquisitions or Baseball Administration & Strategy domains, while supporting department‑wide initiatives and projects. This role is designed to build a strong foundation throughout baseball operations, combining curriculum and project‑based education, day‑to‑day project and task execution, and exposure to decision‑making processes at the highest level of the game. Prior baseball experience is not mandatory for success in this role.

TIMELINE AND COMPENSATION:

This program begins in January 2027 or June 2027, depending on candidate availability, and runs through October 31 st , 2027. The hourly rate for this role is $20, plus a generous monthly living stipend.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with day‑to‑day operations for primary department, including administrative duties, strategic initiatives, logistical management, and research projects.
• Prepare and maintain information and materials, including player research for key front office decision‑making and operation.
• Creatively pursue ways to improve internal processes, while generating ideas for future team projects.
• Support video, data, and technology management and operation.
• Provide strategic and logistical support for important events such as the MLB Draft, Trade Deadline, free agency, and salary arbitration.
• Develop core and domain‑specific baseball operations competencies through hands‑on experience, tailored education, and mentorship.

COMPETENCIES DEVELOPED:

• Analytical Thinking: Develop a strong knowledge of modern baseball metrics, development practices, and evaluation skills.
• Communication & Teamwork: Work effectively across groups, presenting information clearly to varied constituents and collaborating in a fast‑paced environment.
• Task Prioritization & Execution: Proactively manage multiple tasks under pressure with high attention to detail, balancing project urgency and impact.
• Innovation & Adaptability: Develop proficiency with cutting‑edge technology within and outside of baseball, while contributing ideas for process improvement and optimization.
• Growth Mindset: Show humility, curiosity, and commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to multitask in stressful situations.
• Experience with SQL, R, Python is a plus, but not required.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
• Prior baseball or sport experience is not required.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.

OUR CULTURE

All Baseball Operations staff are expected to excel across universal competencies related to problem solving, teamwork, communication, and time management, as well as values such as honesty, humility, relentlessness, and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

This program is designed as a pathway for motivated individuals to grow skills in preparation for future roles in Baseball Operations. Associates will complete the program with meaningful real‑world experience, professional mentorship, tailored education from curriculum and project‑based learning opportunities, and the opportunity to contribute directly to the success of the Boston Red Sox.

At the Boston Red Sox we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.