5 Skills You Need to Have to Get an Internship in Minor League Baseball

By Matt Berthiaume

Job, Jobs, Career

Minor League baseball can get very competitive when trying to land that big internship. There will be certain skills required by different teams and organizations in order to be successful in the Sport Management field. From my experience applying to different sport organizations, they will ask you to give them specific examples of real life situations you have been in. This is for them to see if you can put these skills you say you have to use.

The first and most important skill you need to have for a Minor League baseball Internship is communication. This goes for any internship you choose to pursue, but within Minor League baseball you need to be able to to communicate with potential clients such as: sponsors, players, agents, and other staff within the organization. If you have a problem with communicating in a professional manner, an internship in the Sport Management field might not a good fit for you. You must communicate with confidence, and know what you are talking about. Communication skills are not just verbal, you also need to know how to write well, and professionally. Never use slang in both verbal and written communication. Remember you are not talking your friend, you are talking to your potential boss.

Being computer literate is very important, because technology just keeps growing. Computers run everything within this business. Knowing how to use Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, is a great skill to have. Spreadsheets are used in every business not just Minor League baseball. You would be using a spreadsheet to keep track of data, such as player stats, and database of certain contacts. Also, know how to use MS Word, to type up different documents when needed.

Ability to work as part of a team. This is a big skill to have when applying for internships, because you more than likely be teamed up with other interns to do specific tasks the General Manager, or internship coordinator asks you to do. This will also follow after the internship phase, and when you apply for an actual job. Teamwork is required in about everything you do in the work force, no matter what position you are applying for.

Customer service skills are a vital skill to have when applying for internships. This is what you do all day long, cold calling consumers, and trying to sell them what the organization has to offer. This is especially true when getting into a marketing type of internships. Everyday you deal with various clients that have different needs and wants. Being able to provide great customer service will make those clients do business with you again.

Multi-tasking is an essential skill to have in order to get work done and on time. When interning, your boss will not want you to continue to ask them what the next task is to do. You will be required to do multiple tasks at once without a problem, and also expected to do a levy of duties throughout the day. Being able to multi-task will make it easier to do the various tasks throughout the day your boss will ask of you.