Associate, Amateur Scouting

New York Mets; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Mets in Flushing, NY seek an entry-level Amateur Scouting Assistant to support day-to-day operations, research projects, and administration within the Amateur Scouting Department. You will process daily scout video, input and tagging Trackman data in our database, contribute to research projects, and help write evaluations on upcoming draftees, with weekly meeting note-taking.

This position offers hands-on exposure to baseball analytics and a pathway to grow within a world-class sports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with database querying is a plus; but not required.
• Familiarity with baseball specific data sources and knowledge of current baseball research
• Prior playing or knowledge in baseball/softball is a plus; but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, or holiday hours with willingness to adjust availability to the baseball schedule
• Strong verbal communication and collaborative skills
• Spanish speaking skills is a plus; but not required

Responsibilities

• Process daily scout video from our amateur scouts
• Input, map, and/or tag any Trackman data and stats in our database/website
• In-depth research projects from either your own ideas or directed from the department
• Opportunity to write evaluations and reports on upcoming draftees
• Weekly meetings that will require important notetaking

Skills

Verbal communication

Collaborative skills

Microsoft Office

Database querying

Evening/weekend flexibility

Spanish (optional)

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Trackman data handling

Job description

Job Description: Summary: Seeking an individual to support the Amateur Scouting Department in the day-to-day operations, research projects, and administration tasks. This is an entry-level position that is looking to be filled immediately.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process daily scout video from our amateur scouts
• Input, map, and/or tag any Trackman data and stats in our database/website
• In-depth research projects from either your own ideas or directed from the department
• Opportunity to write evaluations and reports on upcoming draftees
• Weekly meetings that will require important notetaking

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience with database querying is a plus; but not required
• Familiarity with baseball specific data sources and knowledge of current baseball research
• Prior playing or knowledge in baseball/softball is a plus; but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, or holiday hours with willingness to adjust availability to the baseball schedule
• Strong verbal communication and collaborative skills
• Spanish speaking skills is a plus; but not required

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, type and level of work to be performed. The information is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The individual selected may perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

The New York Mets recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and value the unique qualities individuals of various backgrounds and experiences can offer to the Organization. Our continued success depends heavily on the quality of our workforce. The Organization is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.

Pay Range: $22.00-$25.00/hour

Thank you very much.

The New York Mets are a world-class Sports and Media Entertainment Company located in Flushing, New York. We strive to foster both personal and professional development and provide employees with the necessary tools and experiences that will prepare them for success in a competitive industry. We are continuously targeting talented candidates with transferable experience, intrinsic passion for success and intense love for the game.

Off the field, our team includes 250 full time employees, 110 seasonal interns and 1200 game day employees working together to provide exceptional service to our fans.