Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing youth protection initiatives for the Baseball & Softball Development Department of the Office of the Commissioner of Major League Baseball, including overseeing policies and procedures for youth-related programs, activities, and events.

Responsibilities

• Implement and disseminate approved youth protection policies, procedures, and programs
• Serve as liaison with other departments, Major League Baseball (“MLB”) Clubs, affiliated youth programs, and the U.S. Center for SafeSport in ensuring compliance with youth protection laws, policies, and procedures
• Manage all communication and materials regarding MLB’s youth protection initiatives
• Develop and oversee youth protection training for relevant employees and staff
• Coordinate and monitor youth programs, activities, and events to ensure compliance with youth protection policies and procedures, including conducting on-site evaluations
• Manage the investigation and resolution of complaints and reports of youth protection policy violations, including coordinating with MLB’s Department of Investigations and law enforcement as appropriate
• Maintain and audit youth program registration, training, and background check materials, including ensuring timely updates, completion of relevant documentation, and updated processes to facilitate administration
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations impacting youth protection in sports, including the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 and any relevant laws in event jurisdictions
• Perform related duties as required

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and at least three (3) years of relevant professional experience
• Prior compliance experience, including policy interpretation, oversight, and administration
• Strong communications skills
• Professional demeanor, organized, and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage deliverables with time-sensitive deadlines
• This position is based in New York City but may require some travel (less than 25%), both domestically and internationally
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience in youth sports or other youth-related programs
• Experience in policy implementation, updates,  and training

Pay Range: $135,000 - $175,000