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# Area Scout - Venezuela (West) at Boston Red Sox

- **Company:** Boston Red Sox
- **Location:** Maracaibo, Venezuela
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/redsox/c322f97b-5e32-463c-8d82-239b39ccbabf

## Job description

## DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW / DESCRIPCIÓN DEL DEPARTAMENTO

The Boston Red Sox International Scouting Department is committed to identifying and acquiring impact amateur and professional talent globally and integrating them into our player development system. We empower our staff to grow as individuals while we strive as a team to be at the forefront of the industry’s best practices in relation to player evaluation, analytical methods and staff development.

El Departamento de Escouteo Internacional de los Boston Red Sox está comprometido con identificar y adquirir talento amateur y profesional de impacto a nivel mundial, integrándolo a nuestro sistema de desarrollo de jugadores. Brindamos a nuestro personal las herramientas para crecer como individuos, mientras trabajamos en equipo para mantenernos a la vanguardia de las mejores prácticas de la industria en cuanto a evaluación de jugadores, métodos de análisis y desarrollo del personal.

POSITION OVERVIEW / DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PUESTO:

The Boston Red Sox are seeking an Area Scout to cover territory in the Zulia region of Venezuela. In this role, the Area Scout will cover and report on players in Venezuela, collaborate with other scouting staff and leadership, and make recommendations on signing players. The Area Scout will also help with additional assignments/coverages as assigned by immediate supervisors.

Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Zulia region to be considered.

Los Boston Red Sox están buscando un Scout de Área para cubrir territorio en la región de Zulia, Venezuela. En este rol, el Scout de Área será responsable de dar cobertura y reportar sobre jugadores en Venezuela, colaborar con otros miembros del personal de escouteo y con el liderazgo, y hacer recomendaciones sobre la firma de jugadores. Además, apoyará en tareas adicionales o coberturas según lo asignen sus supervisores inmediatos.

Los candidatos deben residir en la región de Zulia o estar dispuestos a reubicarse allí para ser considerados.

## RESPONSIBILITIES/RESPONSABILIDADES:

- Primary Scout for assigned area, including evaluating talent, reporting responsibilities and establishing a thorough network (players, trainers/coaches, player representatives).
- Maintain a detailed preference list for players in your assigned area and any other players you report on.
- Develop a working knowledge of specified technologies as well as how to apply your results to the evaluation process.
- Collect data, physical assessments, and video of players .
- Evaluate player makeup and build relationships with players and their families.
- Provide regular updates to superiors on players in your territory.
- Coordinate tryouts and cover assigned events inside and outside your territory.
- Submit expenses in a timely manner per the policies set forth by the Boston Red Sox.
- Be cognizant of International Scouting policies as dictated by MLB, make sure you are compliant with rules set forth by MLB and the Boston Red Sox.
- Participate in any professional development exercises as assigned by supervisors.
- Ser el Scout principal del área asignada, incluyendo la evaluación de talento, la elaboración de reportes y el establecimiento de una red completa de contactos (jugadores, entrenadores, representantes de jugadores)
- Mantener una lista detallada de preferencias para los jugadores de tu área asignada y cualquier otro jugador sobre el cual realices reportes.
- Desarrollar un conocimiento práctico de las tecnologías especificadas, así como de la aplicación de sus resultados al proceso de evaluación.
- Recopilar datos, evaluaciones físicas y videos de jugadores.
- Evaluar el carácter y la disposición del jugador, además de construir relaciones con los jugadores y sus familias.
- Proporcionar actualizaciones periódicas a los supervisores sobre los jugadores en tu territorio.
- Coordinar tryouts y cubrir eventos asignados dentro y fuera de tu territorio.
- Presentar los gastos de manera oportuna, de acuerdo con las políticas establecidas por los Boston Red Sox.
- Conocer las políticas de Escouteo Internacional dictadas por MLB y asegurarse de cumplir con las reglas establecidas tanto por MLB como por los Boston Red Sox.
- Participar en los programas de desarrollo profesional que indiquen los supervisores.

## COMPETENCIES/COMPETENCIAS:

- Strong ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, and connect with players, coaches, agents, and trainers from varying backgrounds.
- High level of work ethic, honesty, and desire to learn
- Familiarity with necessary hardware, tools, technology and equipment to conduct player evaluations.
- An understanding of the landscape, market and context of the Dominican Republic and International scouting.
- Able to collect and utilize the information necessary to complete a full scouting process.
- Gran habilidad para construir relaciones, comunicarse de manera efectiva y conectar con jugadores, entrenadores, y agentes de distintos orígenes.
- Alto nivel de ética de trabajo, honestidad y deseo de aprender.
- Familiaridad con el equipo, las herramientas, la tecnología y el material necesarios para realizar evaluaciones de jugadores.
- Conocimiento del panorama, el mercado y el contexto de la República Dominicana y del escouteo internacional.
- Capacidad para recopilar y utilizar la información necesaria para completar un proceso de escouteo completo.

## ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/CUALIFICACIONES ADICIONALES

- Must have a Driver’s License valid in the assigned area.
- Must have regular access to a car in the assigned area.
- Debe tener una licencia de conducir válida en el área asignada.
- Debe contar con acceso regular a un vehículo en el área asignada.

In addition to the above requirements, all roles within Baseball Operations are expected to effectively demonstrate our universal competencies related to problem solving, teamwork, clarity of communication, and time management, along with embodying our culture of honesty, humility, relentlessness, and commitment to DEIB.

Además de los requisitos mencionados, todos los roles dentro de Operaciones de Béisbol deben demostrar de manera efectiva nuestras competencias universales relacionadas con la resolución de problemas, el trabajo en equipo, la claridad en la comunicación y la gestión del tiempo, al mismo tiempo que encarnan nuestra cultura de honestidad, humildad, perseverancia y compromiso con la diversidad, la equidad, la inclusión y el sentido de pertenencia (DEIB).

## About Boston Red Sox

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Boston Red Sox are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise, member of the American League East Division, and one of the most storied sports teams in the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Established)
- **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 1901
- **Founders**: Not applicable (founded as the Boston Americans; original ownership group led by John I. Taylor, later Ban Johnson)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Professional Sports Teams and Clubs
- Target customers: B2C (fans, ticket buyers, merchandise consumers), B2B (corporate partnerships, sponsorships, broadcasters)
- Mission or purpose: Provide world-class baseball entertainment, uphold a championship-winning tradition, and engage with the community through the Red Sox Foundation.

## Products & Services
- **MLB Baseball Games & Season Tickets**: The core product – live baseball games at Fenway Park, including single-game tickets, season tickets, and premium seating.
- **Fenway Park Tours & Events**: Year-round guided tours of the historic ballpark, plus concerts, corporate events, and private rentals.
- **Merchandise & Apparel**: Official team gear sold via retail stores, online shop, and game-day kiosks.
- **Media & Content**: Red Sox Productions (in-game entertainment, video content), social media, and broadcast partnerships (NESN, MLB Network).
- **Red Sox Foundation**: Community outreach programs, youth baseball/softball leagues, and charitable initiatives.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held). Forbes estimated the franchise value at ~$4.5 billion (2024), placing it among the top 5 most valuable MLB teams.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – $500 million+ (based on 2025 data from LinkedIn/company profile)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Fenway Sports Group (ownership led by John W. Henry); Major League Baseball; NESN; corporate partners (e.g., JetBlue, New Balance, DraftKings, Pepsi).
- **Growth Signals**: 1,186 employees (+3.9% YoY), active job postings (+50% monthly), consistent sell-out crowds at Fenway Park, and recent World Series championships (2018).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Historic Brand & Loyalty**: Fenway Park (opened 1912) is the oldest ballpark in MLB, creating a unique, iconic home-field advantage and deep fan loyalty.
- **Strong Ownership Group**: Fenway Sports Group (also owns Liverpool FC, Pittsburgh Penguins) provides financial stability, cross-sport synergies, and global reach.
- **Data-Driven Operations**: Dedicated Business Strategy & Analytics team (VP Patrick Kelley, Data Engineers, CRM Analysts) uses advanced analytics for ticketing, fan engagement, and player evaluation.
- **Championship Pedigree**: 9 World Series titles (most recently 2018) and consistent playoff contention keep the brand relevant and attractive to talent.

## Strategic Focus
- **Fan Experience Innovation**: Enhancing digital engagement, in-stadium technology, and CRM systems to personalize the fan journey.
- **Social Impact & Community**: Expanding the Red Sox Foundation’s youth baseball programs and DEI initiatives (dedicated Director of DEI&B).
- **Youth Development**: Growing the pipeline of young players through international scouting and player development (Dominican Republic academy, etc.).
- **Revenue Diversification**: Leveraging Fenway Park for concerts, events, and non-baseball activities to maximize year-round usage.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Rated 4.3/5 on employer reviews (255 reviews) with strong culture score (4.4). Emphasis on teamwork, fan-first mindset, and community involvement.
- **Work Environment**: On-site preferred (most roles based at Fenway Park or Boston offices). Hybrid/remote options may exist for certain roles (e.g., data/analytics), but not widely advertised.
- **Perks**: Free snacks and drinks, employee discounts on merchandise, access to games/events, and a comprehensive benefits package (health, 401k, wellness programs).
- **Growth Opportunities**: Clear career paths in operations, analytics, sales, and marketing; active internal mobility and alumni network (many move to other MLB teams, Fenway Sports Group, or leagues).
- **Notable departments hiring**: Data Science, Baseball Analytics, Ticket Strategy, Community Relations, Marketing, and Finance.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/boston-red-sox) – Employee count, revenue, growth, ratings
2. [MLB.com Red Sox Front Office Directory](https://www.mlb.com/redsox/team/front-office) – Executive team structure
3. [Built In Boston](https://www.builtinboston.com/company/boston-red-sox) – Office culture, perks, employee count
4. [Red Sox Careers Page (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/redsox) – Active job postings
5. [MLB.com Red Sox Jobs](https://www.mlb.com/redsox/team/jobs) – Official job listings

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