Championship Department Intern

About the role

Join a team of proud, passionate, and caring people that together share their diverse talents and backgrounds to serve our members and grow the game of golf. Being at the PGA of America means you are supported, respected, and appreciated for your contributions. This position will offer exposure to the competition, operations, administration, and volunteer program at our various Championships.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational function/support in course preparations, which may include but not limited to course marking, rope and stake installation, course signage, and on-course leader boards.
• Provide administrative function/support, computer scoring operations (Golf Genius), and communication support for PGA Member, Spectator, and Amateur Championships as assigned.
• Assist with all Championship event shipping and receiving.
• Assist with organizing set-ups of temporary on-site Championship Offices.
• Assist with Championship volunteer operations.
• Assist the Championship Department Staff with the breakdown of the course, offices, volunteer headquarters, and other areas to be determined at site.
• Assist with unpacking and packing the semi-trailers for events the intern is working on.
• Assist Championship Department Staff elsewhere when needed.

Inclusion

Employees are expected to contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and respecting others’ beliefs, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and individuality to help ensure a supportive and engaging experience for Association Members, partners, customers, and guests.

Shared Values

Embody the organization's shared values and help ensure the organization's values-based culture thrives by proactively identifying and addressing any shared values, challenges, and opportunities you are experiencing.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Must be a rising Junior or above enrolled in a degree program or a recent college graduate.
• Golf background or strong interest in golf required.

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Must have knowledge of business operations with an emphasis in administrative support, finance and/or operations.
• Working knowledge of computer design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.
• Basic fluency in artificial intelligence (AI) tools and concepts. This includes using AI to enhance business operations and drive innovation, enabling us to better serve our Members and stakeholders.
• Ability to travel for extended periods in various modes of transportation, including overnight travel, at times in excess of 7 nights at a time (when at the event site), is required.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends (sometimes up to 15 hours a day).
• Ability to transport moderately heavy tournament equipment and supplies.

Events Scheduled To Work

• January 6 - February 20: Winter Championships - PGA Golf Club - Florida ~60 OT hours
• March 1 - March 19: PGA Club Championship - Pinehurst - North Carolina ~40 OT hours
• April 6 - April 11: SR PGA Championship - The Concession Golf Club - Florida ~60 OT hours
• April 11 - May 1: PGA Professional Championship - Streamsong Resort - Florida ~60 OT hours
• May 11 - May 24: PGA Championship - PGA Frisco, Fields Ranch - Texas ~70 OT hours

What’s Included

• Transportation to and from Championships
• Hotel rooms for all trips
• Meals when on duty
• Uniform shirts/outerwear pieces
• Travel luggage
• Overtime hours

Past Interns

Past interns have secured jobs with the PGA of America Championship Department, PGA of America sections, PGA Tour, and some have become Head Golf Professionals at prestigious courses in the country.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $15.00 per hour

Length of Internship

4 ½ months