Intern, Youth Programs

At USA Baseball, we are on the lookout for passionate people who truly believe in our mission and values, ready to take charge in Leading the Growth of Our Pastime’s Future®. As the national governing body for baseball in the United States, we are all about teamwork and embrace a fast-paced, demanding, and rewarding environment befitting of our national pastime. If you lead off with authenticity, are ready to slide in headfirst, value diversity and inclusion, and can acknowledge a broader vision, then we want you on our team!

The Intern, Youth Programs , will support USA Baseball’s efforts to grow the amateur game with a focus on enhancing participation opportunities, improving the experience of youth programming, and promoting player safety. This role plays a critical part in supporting USA Baseball-led youth events, community engagement initiatives, and educational resources that contribute to the sport’s growth at all levels. The position may also provide support to ongoing education initiatives such as Fun At Bat and Baseball5, but the primary focus will be on executing summer youth events and activations that deliver meaningful and memorable experiences for participants, families, and partners.

Through this position, the intern will also support fan engagement initiatives, including overseeing USA Baseball’s mascot operations to ensure safe, fun, and memorable experiences for participants and audiences nationwide.

Position Details :

• Full-time hours (40+ hours / week)
• Duration : May 4 – September 25, 2026
• On-site work required
• Domestic travel involved in this position (all travel costs covered by USA Baseball)

In This Role :

As an Intern, Youth Programs, you will gain valuable experience in youth sports development, event coordination, and partnership support while contributing to USA Baseball’s national initiatives in collaboration with MLB. You may :

Qualifications :

Worried that you do not meet every single requirement on the list below? Don’t be. If you're excited about this opportunity and our mission, we want to hear from you! At USA Baseball, we embrace inclusivity and are committed to building a team with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Apply even if you don't check all the boxes!

Preferred :

Compensation : Hourly

Equal Opportunity :

It is the policy of USA Baseball to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Discrimination and unlawful harassment are not tolerated at USA Baseball.

USA Baseball is dedicated to building an authentic and inclusive workplace. If you are interested in an open position but are hesitant to apply because of your experience, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be a great fit for USA Baseball and the right candidate for this position or other roles in our organization.

About USA Baseball :

Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, USA Baseball serves as the national governing body for baseball in the United States. Since 1978, the organization has been dedicated to Leading the Growth of Our Pastime’s Future , supporting and protecting the game for its 15.6 million participants nationwide.

A proud member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), USA Baseball’s national teams have earned 70 gold medals in international competition, including two Olympic gold medals and a World Baseball Classic title. Beyond competition, USA Baseball champions the sport’s growth and well-being through initiatives such as BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education), Fun At Bat, Pitch Smart, PLAY BALL, the Prospect Development Pipeline, and USABat. Additionally, it recognizes the nation’s top amateur baseball player each year with the prestigious Golden Spikes Award.

For more information about USA Baseball, its national teams, or its development initiatives, visit USABaseball.com or USABDevelops.com .

Due to the high volume of applications received, USA Baseball may not update all candidates on the status of their applications. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please note that USA Baseball's offices will be closed from Wednesday, November 26 –  Friday, November 28, 2025, and from Monday, December 22, 2025 – Thursday, January 1, 2026. Candidates may experience delayed responses from hiring managers during these breaks.