2027 U.S. Open Long-Term Operations Administrative Intern

United States Golf Association (USGA); Point Reyes Station (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

The United States Golf Association offers a 2027 U.S. Open Long-Term Operations Administrative Internship at Pebble Beach, CA, with a housing stipend.

This paid internship provides hands-on sports-management experience, with weeks that can exceed 40 hours and peak after the Championship planning phase. You’ll support on-site facilities, billing, vendor coordination, and administrative tasks, requiring strong organization, communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills and leadership capabilities.
• Able to work long and strenuous hours (40–100+ hours weekly).
• Flexible in a dynamic environment and shifts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with on-site facilities preparation and set-up.
• Handle billing, PO creation, invoices, and budget updates.
• File operational paperwork and manage mail and calls.
• Take notes for vendor meetings and coordinate arrivals.
• Maintain equipment lists and office supplies.
• Provide administrative support to USGA field operations.

Skills

Excellent organizational

Communication skills

Long hours ability

Team player

Microsoft Office

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game's best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf’s future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. The USGA's headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC. For more, visit usga.org.

The 127th U.S. Open Championship will be held at Pebble Beach Golf Links, located in Pebble Beach, CA. This will be the seventh U.S. Open Championship hosted by Pebble Beach. This historic site has held a variety of major events that include a U.S. Women’s Open, U.S Amateur, and U.S. Women’s Amateur. The last time the U.S. Open Championship took place at Pebble Beach was in 2019.

The 2027 U.S. Open Long-Term Operations Administrative Internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sports management while contributing to the planning and execution of one of golf's most prestigious events. This internship provides the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals, develop valuable operational skills, and gain firsthand insight into the preparation required to deliver a world-class sporting event.

About This Role

The Long-Term Operations Administrative Intern assists the United States Golf Association with the operations of the 2027 U.S. Open Championship, including advance set-up, Championship week responsibilities and post-Championship breakdown. This is a paid internship, with a housing stipend provided.

Working at the U.S. Open, you will experience a fast-paced work environment. The successful candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks at one time. Each day brings new challenges, and this position requires top-notch organizational and communication skills. In this position, the Operations Administrative intern will typically work in an office environment as well as at the course, as required. The Operations Administrative intern must have the ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting boxes and furniture and perform manual labor; spending extensive time in the sun and/or inclement weather should be expected. The weeks leading up to the Championship will require at least (40) hour work weeks and as the Championship grows closer, working hours will lengthen to (80+) hours and will include weekends.

The Operations Administrative Intern assists the United States Golf Association field operations staff with the day-to-day administrative tasks in the 2027 U.S. Open Operations field office.

What You’ll Do

• Assist USGA staff with the preparation and set-up of on-site facilities (i.e., corporate hospitality, media centre, vendor compounds, volunteer village, office trailers, etc.)
• Assist the operations team with billing and financial tracking of orders, create purchase orders and track received invoices and budgetary updates throughout the duration of the internship
• File all operational paperwork, handle incoming calls and incoming/outgoing mail
• Take and distribute accurate notes for all operations vendor meetings and assist with the coordination of vendor arrivals to the site
• Help to maintain accurate Championship equipment lists
• Maintain office supplies and equipment and replenish as necessary
• Becoming one of the primary points of contact of the 20 hired short-term interns with support of Operations Management
• Point of contact for certain vendors to coordinate their work on site.
• Provide USGA staff with administrative office support
• Assist other U.S. Open departments with support, as necessary

Pay: $17.40/hr, subject to applicable California wage and overtime laws

Internship Dates: January 11, 2027 - August 1, 2027

Job Location: Pebble Beach, CA (Housing stipend provided)

What You Bring

• Exceptional organizational skills, leadership capabilities and work ethic
• Able to work long and strenuous hours (40 - 100+ hour work weeks) including holidays and weekends
• Must remain flexible with an ever-changing environment
• Able to think logically and prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively express ideas and interact with a wide array of individuals in an exemplary manner consistent with USGA values
• Able to work well under pressure and assume full responsibility for projects
• Able to lift heavy items (up to 50lbs), while practising Safe Lifting and/or with the assistance of others.
• Sufficient computer literacy skills (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)
• Compliance with all USGA safety and operations policies, procedures, and practices
• Basic accounting knowledge and experience is a plus
• Prior experience in golf tournament operations is preferred
• Exceptional work ethic; Team player

Successfully hired candidates must complete a mandatory OSHA 10-Hour safety course. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Intern may perform other duties as assigned.

The USGA is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization believes we are stronger by embracing our diverse backgrounds and perspectives, promoting equity so all teammates can excel and grow in their career, and fostering experiences to drive inclusion in our workplace and game. Golf is a game for everyone, and you are always welcome.