Nonprofit Programs Intern — Data, Research & Impact

Major League Baseball Players Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Major League Baseball Players Association’s Players Trust offers an internship that provides hands-on exposure to nonprofit management within a union-supported context. The role supports programming, community engagement, research, and data entry while gaining experience in marketing, reporting, and communications.

The position is in-office (3 days) and pays 20.00–30.00 USD per hour for MBA students and recent graduates, with opportunities to accompany staff in select meetings and contribute

Qualifications

• Current graduate student or recent college graduate.
• Flexible, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who can work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and clearly communicate key findings and outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Prior experience in the nonprofit sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Players Trust’s Double Play Matching Gifts program during the Season of Giving.
• Collaborate closely with Players Trust staff to prepare PowerPoint presentations, supporting materials, and other resources for meetings.
• Conduct research and prepare briefing materials on Players, nonprofit organizations, corporate prospects, and emerging trends in philanthropy.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate records in the Players Trust’s CRM, its primary database.
• Compile and analyze data related to the Trust’s philanthropic programs and initiatives.
• Develop clear, data-driven reports to evaluate program effectiveness, improve processes, and track progress toward organizational goals.
• Record and distribute notes and meeting minutes for select internal meetings.
• Support the development of internal and external communications, including newsletters, social media content, and other written materials.
• Monitor and manage merchandise, supplies, and inventory.
• Perform day-to-day administrative responsibilities and other duties as assigned by Players Trust staff.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Graduate student or recent graduate

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Major League Baseball Players Association’s Players Trust offers an internship that provides hands-on exposure to nonprofit management within a union-supported context. The role supports programming, community engagement, research, and data entry while gaining experience in marketing, reporting, and communications.

The position is in-office (3 days) and pays 20.00–30.00 USD per hour for MBA students and recent graduates, with opportunities to accompany staff in select meetings and contribute