Special Project Coordinator, Former Player

Special Project Coordinator, Former Player

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The Major League Baseball Former Player Internship program introduces former Major and Minor League players to the business of baseball as they transition out of a playing role. It provides former players with the opportunity to gain work and project management experience in a Baseball Operations role at the Office of the Commissioner in New York City.

Former Players May Participate In Internships Within One Or More Of The Following Baseball Operations Departments At The Commissioner’s Office, Including But Not Limited To

• On-Field Ops
• On-Field Strategy
• Transactions
• Draft/Medical/International Operations
• Umpire Operations
• Player Programs
• Minor League Operations
• Baseball Economics
• Replay

Qualifications & Skills

• Major and Minor League free agents or retired players who have not played affiliated baseball for two years or less
• Bachelor’s degree or in-progress
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel and Power Point
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledgeable about current MLB events – both on and off the field

Prospective candidates must submit the following materials to receive full consideration. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

• Current resume
• Cover letter indicating the specific functional area(s) in which you are interested in. Please list up to three.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

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.

The MLB Former Player Internship Final date to receive applications is March 1, 2026. The internship will span over the course of 6 months (April – September 2026). For any questions and/or inquiries regarding the MLB Former Player Internship, please email

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 the 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.

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