Timing Operations Administrator (Seasonal)

Timing Operations Administrator (Seasonal)

The Timing Operations Administrator position is an opportunity for aspiring candidates to assist with the implementation of the Pitch Clock Regulations in Major League Baseball.

Responsibilities:

● Assist the Timing Operations Department supporting the operation of the Pitch Clock during Major League games.

● Communicate with Field Timing Coordinators (“FTC”) prior to games and during play when necessary, to ensure consistent and accurate operation of the timer.

● Create daily and weekly reports to be distributed internally within the Commissioner's Office, Umpires, and FTC’s.

● Accurately write evaluations during games to assess and provide feedback for FTCs implementation of the Pitch Clock Regulations.

● Responsible for providing real time updates to the Commissioner’s Office in relation to in-game Pitch Clock related situations.

● Collaborate with departments across the Commissioner’s Office such as the Umpiring Department to provide support for day-to-day operations and relevant projects.

● Assist in the tracking of general Pitch Clock trends throughout the season and the potential implications.

Requirements:

● Must be extremely detail-oriented.

● Must be able to communicate clearly, multitask, and prioritize responsibilities.

● Must be able to handle live, fast-paced, and high-pressure situations.

● Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

● Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism and neutrality at all times including when working with and around MLB Umpires and MLBOC employees.

● Must have strong reasoning abilities and critical thinking skills.

● Must have clear and precise writing skills.

● Strong knowledge of MLB rules and baseball specific language.

● Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Skills (Not required):

● The ability to identify MLB players and managers

● Previous experience working in baseball

● Experience with SQL, R, or Python

Schedule:

● Candidate must be able to work nights and weekends during the season.

● Candidate can work 32-40 hours per week.

Hiring Range: $25-$28

The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring

decision.

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of he culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions,and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

MLB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at [email protected]. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a esponse.

Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!