Area Scout (Georgia & Central California)

About the role

The Area Scout leads the Chicago Cubs’ amateur scouting efforts within an assigned territory, identifying and developing expertise on players, gathering and verifying prospect information, and building relationships with players, parents, and coaches to support draft and signing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify draft-eligible players within the assigned territory by attending games, showcases, and workouts.
• Collaborate with the front office, R&D, and Player Development to provide insights and coordinate evaluation processes.
• Conduct thorough prospect due diligence by collecting and verifying background information, medical records, performance data, and other relevant details.
• Provide clear, timely, and consistent written and verbal assessments on players.
• Capture and upload data and video on players as requested by the office.
• Develop trusted relationships with players, families, coaches, advisors, trainers, and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in draft preparation meetings (regional & national) and assist with execution of the MLB Draft as requested.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED equivalent required.
• Significant baseball or background experience transferable to evaluating and projecting players across levels.
• No prior technological experience required, but willingness to develop video capabilities and use internal Club computer platforms and technology tools.
• Strong organization and time‑management skills; ability to work independently.
• Comfortable communicating and building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Prior experience with general work productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, Slack, etc.).
• Willingness to learn and quickly adapt to improve scouting processes.
• Passion for baseball and the MLB draft.

Skills

• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self‑starter mindset.
• Collaboration with Amateur Leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Video capture and data management.
• Proficiency with Club technology platforms.
• Organizational and time‑management abilities.

Benefits

• Paid time off: personal, sick, vacation, and office holidays.
• Casual work attire environment.
• Cubs home game and spring training game ticket allotment.
• Access to campus‑wide Wrigley Field events and pre‑sales.
• 401(k) plan with employee contribution and employer match.
• Benefit plans: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health & wellness engagement and programming.
• Variety of associate special events, volunteer opportunities, and partnership discounts.
• Monthly allotment for internal rewards & recognition platform.

Pay

$60,000 – $80,000 USD (anticipated base salary range).

Schedule

Extensive travel required; drive and fly to games within and potentially outside the assigned area, with weekly and often daily travel during primary scouting months (February–June). Expected to work weekdays and weekends during scouting months; hours vary throughout the year.