Intern, Amateur Scouting

Location: St. Petersburg, FL

Duration: January – October 2026*

Reports to: Manager, Amateur Scouting

Description

The Tampa Bay Rays are seeking an Amateur Scouting Intern for 2026. We welcome applicants from a variety of academic, professional, and athletic backgrounds. This position supports day-to-day operations of the Amateur Scouting department as we prepare for the 2026 Rule 4 Draft. In addition to building work experience in Amateur Scouting, our goal is to develop the individual with knowledge and skills necessary to positively impact a Baseball Operations department. We will facilitate this development through exploration of external resources, targeted projects, and exposure to a diverse group of staff members. While responsibilities to the Amateur Scouting department come first, a small portion of this job will be devoted to assisting general Baseball Operations on various assignments throughout the year.

Responsibilities And Goals

• Learn fundamental baseball concepts relevant to amateur player evaluation and development through exposure to relevant staff and processes
• Maintain prospect video coverage throughout the spring by organizing, uploading, and occasionally editing video from several sources
• Support full amateur office staff with managing, organizing, and analyzing all information surrounding amateur talent evaluation
• Support full amateur office staff with all draft prep, including draft meetings and logistics surrounding post-draft signings
• Attend and scout local amateur games/events as needed
• Assist with various Baseball Operations projects and assignments outside of Amateur Scouting as requested by relevant staff throughout the year
• Participate actively in our internship development program – a program which consists of completing projects and presentations with the goal of better understanding each sub-department of Baseball Operations
  
  

Qualifications

• Domain knowledge of, or strong desire to learn, Amateur Scouting, Rule 4 Draft guidelines, the high school/college events schedule, and the 2026 draft class
• Previous experience evaluating amateur talent through formalized work or independent projects/exploration preferred but not required
• Proficiency in Excel; SQL & R Studio programming experience preferred
• Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining professionalism at all times
• Ability to work non-traditional and flexible hours per the Amateur Scouting/Rule 4 Draft schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Exact start and end date is relatively flexible and can be discussed further to see if adjustments can be made. This is an on-site internship based at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, FL.*
  
  

All offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.