Check out the last event in this series on July 29-30. Click here for more details: www.cleoinc.org/asap
JOB OPENING: MLB Fellow, Baseball Operations
An exciting entry-level position is open at Major League Baseball in the Baseball Operations department.
“We are looking to hire a Fellow, Baseball Operations from any discipline or background as long as the individual has the curiosity, open-mindedness and perseverance to take on new challenges. This position is open to people of color, female candidates and those who identify as non-binary. The position is full-time and is based in New York City.”
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide support for Minor League player transaction and contract administration and serve as a point-of-contact for Club player development staffs on these topics
- Assist in coordinating MLB’s affiliated minor league system and Partner Leagues, including related on- and off-field initiatives
- Provide support with central office administrative duties for Major League player transactions, waivers and roster management, including assisting Club baseball operations staff with the interpretation of Major League Rules, Major League Regulations and the Basic Agreement
- Review and approve Major and Minor League transactions leading up to game-time throughout the season and disseminate waiver bulletins during the season
- Stay abreast of player development and Minor League operations trends occurring throughout the league with a focus on enhancing and improving the broader player development system
- Work with MLB baseball IT systems group and outside software consultants to ensure and enhance data accuracy and system functionality across relevant baseball applications
- Other projects as assigned by the Baseball Operations department
Desired Skills:
- Demonstrated interest in baseball and baseball-related analysis
- Familiarity with transactions, Major League Rules, the Basic Agreement and Major League Club operations regarding the minor leagues is a plus
- Strong administrative, organizational and communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage relationships in a fast-paced business environment
- Must possess highly proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Power Point)
To apply: Please follow this link (https://www.mlb.com/diversity-and-inclusion/fellowship-program/about) for more information about the position and application instructions. We recommend that applications be submitted through the website as soon as possible and no later than August 7.
Are you interested in private equity?
Please join Cove Hill Partners for a virtual information session to learn more about our full-time Associate Program and pursuing a career in Private Equity. Members of our team will discuss what best prepares a candidate for an Associate role in Private Equity, including how to navigate the recruiting process and tips for interview prep. We’ll also provide an overview of Cove Hill’s investment strategy and culture, followed by the opportunity for Q&A.
Tuesday, July 19 at 8 pm. Register here in Handshake.
Founded in 2017, Cove Hill Partners is a $2.5bn+ private equity firm focused on partnering with outstanding management teams to build market-leading consumer and technology companies. The Firm manages a long-duration capital base and pursues a concentrated approach to investing. CHP was formed by senior investors from Bain Capital, General Atlantic, General Catalyst, T.H. Lee, and Insight Venture Partners with the aspiration to create a world-class team and culture, and to deliver exceptional results to investors. The firm is headquartered in Boston.
AlphaSights event on July 20 about using language skills in business
AlphaSights says “We’re the global leader in knowledge on-demand. We provide investment and business leaders with access to industry knowledge that drives better-informed decisions and delivers superior outcomes.”
If you’re curious to learn more, check out their virtual event on Wednesday, July 20 at 4:30 pm.
Register here in Handshake.
Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings
The Partnership for Public Service and Boston Consulting Group released the 2021 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® rankings, the most comprehensive insight into the employee experience across the federal government. Congratulations to NASA, the Government Accountability Office and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation for being the top federal agency in their grouping, as well as the Directorate for Education and Human Resources at the National Science Foundation for becoming the top-ranked subcomponent. |
The Best Places to Work data compiles perspectives from federal employees on leadership, pay, innovation, work-life balance and more, providing agency leaders with a roadmap to better manage our government’s most important asset—its employees. Visit bestplacestowork.org for the full 2021 rankings and for more insights into the employee experience. View the rankings |
New Political Jobs and Internships Site
PoliCorner is a mission-driven, non-partisan job site striving to make politics more accessible by expanding internship, job, and freelance opportunities for the public.
As a one-stop political platform, PoliCorner brings together passionate political job seekers, the industry’s leading employers, and political freelancers all in one place.
Check it out today here: https://policorner.org/
Applications open for Virtual Federal Service internship program
The Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) is a nine-month remote internship for U.S. citizen students, college-level and above, who would like to make a real difference in the work of the U.S. government. Since 2009, thousands of e-Interns have expanded the efforts of the U.S. government, working remotely from their school, dorm room, apartment, local library or coffee shop – wherever they happen to be!
The Virtual Student Federal Service is the largest virtual internship program in the world! This year we will offer 3,000 positions with 52 federal agencies. VSFS offers unique mentoring and exposure to job opportunities within the U.S. government.
Virtual interns work only on unclassified projects. They report to their mentors at the Department of State and other federal government agencies in the U.S. and around the world by email, phone, or video chat.
Applications for the 2022-23 Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) program will be accepted July 1-31, 2022. Check out this site for more details: https://vsfs.state.gov/
Remote Latinos, Media, and Democracy Fellowship
Since 2020, Equis has monitored English- and Spanish-language disinformation, misinformation, propaganda, and problematic messaging targeting Latino communities via social media and other online platforms.
They seek five Fellows to participate in a paid, learning-focused 16-week program that will comprise classes, hands-on projects, and research and monitoring of trends and narratives targeting the Latinx community across the United States.
The fellowship will be a 4-month (August 2022-December 2022) program; competitive rate ranging from $20 – $25 per hour for the duration of the fellowship. Candidates should have experience using social media platforms, an ability to translate technical information and research findings across diverse audiences, Spanish and cultural fluency, and a passion for Latino communities, and the issues that most affect us.
Deadline: Unclear. More details here: https://equis-labs.breezy.hr/p/cf655d3db12c-latinos-media-and-democracy-fellowship
Lawfare PAID internship this fall
The Lawfare Institute—publisher of information and insight at the intersection of national security, law, and policy—is now accepting fall 2022 internship applications. The selected candidate will have the option of working remotely or in a hybrid model based in Washington, D.C. The deadline to apply is Sunday, July 17, 2022.
Lawfare will pay the selected intern $16.50 per hour. Applicants must be willing to commit to 35 – 40 hours per week during regular business hours (roughly 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET). The fall 2022 internship at Lawfare will run from September 12 to December 16.
Lawfare has emerged as the indispensable online and podcasting resource for information and analysis on issues at the nexus of national security, law, and politics. Devoted to “Hard National Security Choices,” the site features incisive writing and analysis from experts on developing stories in the national security arena, including relevant legislation and judicial opinions. It is a digital publication that includes podcasts, book reviews, research tools, a daily news roundup, an events calendar, and exhaustive coverage of events other media touch only glancingly.
More details and apply here: https://www.lawfareblog.com/intern-lawfare-14
Podcast to learn about consulting success
If you’re looking for something new to listen to, this caught my attention and I thought you might like it. From their site:
“The #1 podcast for entrepreneurial consultants who want to build a profitable, scalable and strategic consulting business.
With endless competition, ever-growing market demands, and a fast-paced digital world, gaining success in the consulting industry can feel challenging. If you’re ready to realize your full potential and want to learn the best practices, principles and strategies to run a successful consulting business be sure to tune into the Consulting Success Podcast.”
Explore all their episodes and pick up to start listening to here.