Performance Nutrition Intern
Position: Performance Nutrition Intern
Reports To: MiLB Performance Nutrition Coordinator
Department: Performance / Medical
Status: Part-Time; Hourly
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Dates: March 30, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Position Summary:
The San Francisco Giants are seeking a Performance Nutrition Intern to join the Baseball Operations department. This role will provide hands-on support to the Performance Dietitians during the MiLB regular season. This temporary, part-time role is designed for individuals seeking practical experience in elite sports nutrition within a fast-paced, professional baseball environment. The intern will assist with daily nutrition operations, athlete fueling strategies, and education initiatives to support player health, performance, and recovery.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist the Performance Dietitians with daily nutrition operations
- Support meal service execution, including setup, breakdown, and food quality monitoring
- Assist with fueling stations, pre- and post-workout nutrition, and hydration strategies
- Support body composition testing, data collection, and organization (as permitted)
- Assist with inventory management, stocking, labeling, and organization
- Provide logistical support for Arizona Complex League (ACL) games and special schedules
- Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards in all nutrition areas
- Observe and assist with player education and performance nutrition initiatives
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Performance Dietitians
Skills and Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a nutrition, dietetics, exercise science, or related program
- Strong interest in sports performance nutrition, particularly baseball
- Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and variable schedules during ACL season
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times and when interacting with athletes, coaches, and staff
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift/move food and equipment (up to ~50 lbs.), and work in various environmental conditions.
- Experience working in athletics, sports performance, or food service preferred
- Knowledge of basic sports nutrition principles
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) track student or dietetic internship experience preferred
- Previous experience in baseball or professional sports environments preferred
- Temporary, part-time position during MiLB regular season
- Estimated up to 28 hours per week (schedule may vary based on team needs)
At the Giants, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition or disability, genetic condition, marital status, domestic partnership status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status and any other protected class under federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.