The Intern, Athlete Safety (NC) contributes to the implementation of athlete safety requirements at USA Baseball events, per the requirements of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the U.S. Center for SafeSport, and the execution of the strategic plan for USA Baseball's governance and education within the amateur game. This position will be responsible for assisting with on-site SafeSport Compliance at USA Baseball events and will report to the Director, Athlete Safety.Anticipated Start Date: March 2025Anticipated End Date: August 2025POSITION DETAILS:
- Full-time hours (40+ hours/week)
- On-Site
- Based in Cary, NC with a fully dedicated workstation during standard business hours.
- USA Baseball has 2 Intern, Athlete Safety North Carolina positions available
IN THIS ROLE
- You will assist in the SafeSport compliance process by tracking and monitoring completion progress for USA Baseball events.
- You will monitor athlete safety compliance practices both on the field and at check-in areas.
- You will support the operations of additional USA Baseball events, National Team programming, and other departments, such as alumni relations, merchandising, and travel services, with various tasks as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- You are highly organized with strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Drive.
- You are skilled in proofreading, editing, and communicating clearly with a variety of audiences.
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
- You have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and thrive in a team setting.
- You are flexible and willing to adapt to changing organizational needs.
- You are passionate about growing the game of baseball.
- You are capable of performing some manual labor.
- You are available to work weekends and weekdays for USA Baseball events at the National Training Complex in Cary, NC.
- You are available to travel to off-site event locations around the United States as needed.
- You are in pursuit of or have completed a bachelor's or master's degree.
- You can successfully complete a background check prior to employment.
COMPENSATION
EQUAL OPPORTUNITYIt 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. USA Baseball is dedicated to building an authentic and inclusive workplace. If you are interested in an open position but are hesitant to apply because of your experience, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be a great fit for USA Baseball and the right candidate for this position or other roles in our organization.ABOUT USA BASEBALLHeadquartered in Cary, North Carolina, USA Baseball serves as the national governing body for baseball in the United States. Since 1978, the organization has been dedicated to Leading the Growth of Our Pastime's Future, supporting and protecting the game for its 15.6 million participants nationwide. A proud member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), USA Baseball's national teams have earned 70 gold medals in international competition, including two Olympic gold medals and a World Baseball Classic title. Beyond competition, USA Baseball champions the sport's growth and well-being through initiatives such as BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education), Fun At Bat, Pitch Smart, PLAY BALL, the Prospect Development Pipeline, and USABat. Additionally, it recognizes the nation's top amateur baseball player each year with the prestigious Golden Spikes Award. For more information about USA Baseball, its national teams, or its development initiatives, visit USABaseball.com or USABDevelops.com.Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to update candidates on the status of their application. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please note that USA Baseball's offices will be closed for operations from December 23, 2024, to January 1, 2025. Candidates may experience delayed responses from hiring managers during these breaks.Job Questions:
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