WHAT IS THE MLB DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM?
This latest venture in Baseball's efforts to competitively recruit the most talented individuals and brightest young minds entering the workforce will provide the opportunity for young, diverse professionals to experience front office positions that have been traditionally influential in baseball operations decisions. Fellows will have the opportunity to work in baseball operations and see the inner workings of a front office. Areas of baseball operations include player development, scouting, research and development, and beyond.
The Major League Baseball (MLB) Diversity Fellowship Program will allow us to stay true to the ideals of equal opportunity while solidifying Major League Baseball as an organization of choice for all recent graduates, including people of color and women.
This distinct opportunity will place candidates in entry-level roles within one of the MLB Clubs and MLB’s Central Office. The Club-based program will be an 18-to-24-month commitment in a front office or baseball operations role at one of the MLB Clubs around the country participating in the MLB Diversity Fellowship Program.
Eligibility:
> Candidates must be recent graduates (spring 2017 graduates to upcoming spring 2020 graduates) with either a bachelor's degree, Master's degree or related advanced degree
> Minimum GPA of 3.0
> A passion for and knowledge of baseball is helpful but not required
> Former professional baseball and softball players (including national team members) who have earned a degree(s) and do not meet the graduation date requirement but have ceased playing within the last two years will also be eligible
> For the Club Fellowship Program, a commitment of at least 18 months of employment is required at any participating Club in which you are placed
> Exact locations are up to the discretion of Major League Baseball and participating Clubs
Application documentation:
> Resume
> Cover letter
> Transcript
> A personal statement (500 words or less)
> Two letters of recommendation
Application deadline: October 15, 2019. https://www.mlb.com/diversity-and-inclusion/fellowship-program/about