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 OVERVIEW:
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 31st, 2027. The hourly rate for this role is $20, plus a generous monthly living stipend.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assist with day-to-day operations for primary department, including administrative duties, strategic initiatives, logistical management, and research projects.
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Provide strategic and logistical support for important events such as the MLB Draft, Trade Deadline, free agency, and salary arbitration.
COMPETENCIES DEVELOPED:
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
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.
Too often, job seekers don’t apply to positions because they don’t meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we’ve been looking for.
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.
