This position is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Washington Nationals Community Relations (CR) department.

This role will run for the duration of 42 weeks (approximately 10 months), mid-January through early November. This is a paid limited term associate role that will require 34 hours a week on-site at Nationals Park, including nights and weekends based on the game and program schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Partner with the Director of Youth Programming to develop and evaluate educational programming/curriculum connected to: STEM Education K-12 Education Summer Reading Programs Assist in the development and execution of youth baseball softball programming and outreach Support management and distribution of the Nationals’ free Uniform Program for youth baseball/softball leagues Collaborate with the other associates to lead management and inventory of CR storage spaces Receive and route incoming mail, phone, and e-mail requests, responding when appropriate Join CR staff in meetings with community and civic groups; Other duties as assigned by the Community Relations department.

Requirements:

Strong candidates will have experience and/or demonstrated interest in researching and developing educational programming Knowledge of the youth baseball and softball landscape, preferably in the Washington, D.C. area is bonus. Successfully pass a background investigation Available for entire term of internship Ability to frequently work nights and weekends Authorized to work in the United States

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer) required. Strong verbal and written communication skills required; Must have the ability to appropriately handle challenging situations and coordinate large groups of people with customer service in mind; Must present self in a professional manner to interact with fans of all ages, sponsors, and game day guests, and on occasion, players and their families; Ideal candidate will be a details-minded, energetic self-starter with an outgoing personality; Interest in community relations work required; Working knowledge of Major League Baseball preferred; Uphold Core Values: Excellence, Performance, and Accountability. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best guest experience in sports.  It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values so that we can constantly move forward in the same direction – Together.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Office: Working conditions are normal for an office environment, however the position will have gameday responsibilities that may include exposure to weather conditions including extreme temperatures; The position will require walking throughout the facility, as well as standing for extended periods of time; The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds; Must have a flexible schedule that allows for the possibility of working a combination of days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Compensation:

The projected wage rate for this position is $17.50 per hour.  Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.