Job Posting: MLB Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion SABR Virtual Analytics Conference Student Sponsorships

Major League Baseball’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is proud to sponsor a select group of qualifying students to attend the 10th Annual SABR Analytics Conference (Society for American Baseball Research), to be held virtually March 11-14, 2021. The SABR Virtual Analytics Conference is a four-day event featuring guest speakers, panels, and presentations on the impact of analytics on the game of baseball and features the Diamond Dollars Case Competition. Students will also have an opportunity to participate in skill development sessions and networking opportunities with current MLB and Club employees.

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is seeking qualified candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds interested in careers in baseball operations such as Salary Arbitration and Economics, Research & Development, Scouting and Player Development.

  • Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to participate
  • Individuals with studies in business, computer science, statistics and economics are strongly encouraged to apply

To Apply:
Prospective candidates must submit the following materials to receive full consideration:

  • Current resume
  • Personal essay (500 words or less)

The application can be found here. Space is limited. The application deadline is Monday, February 22, 2021.

The content in this posting was created and provided solely by Major League Baseball’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.





Meg is the managing editor of FanGraphs and the co-host of Effectively Wild. Prior to joining FanGraphs, her work appeared at Baseball Prospectus, Lookout Landing, and Just A Bit Outside. You can follow her on twitter @megrowler.

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miltonfriedman
3 years ago

Diversity=lower standards

r24j
3 years ago
Reply to  miltonfriedman

Shitty comment from a clearly shitty person