Championship Department Intern

PGA Golf Properties Inc.; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel rooms for trips

Meals when on duty

Uniform shirts/outerwear

Job summary

PGA Golf Properties Inc. offers a hands-on internship supporting Championship operations, scoring, logistics, and volunteer management. You will assist with course setups, shipping, and on-site office coordination while gaining exposure to PGA Championship events and administrative workflows.

The role requires a high school diploma, enrollment as a junior or higher, and an interest in golf. Travel and overtime are expected during major events, with a $15.00 hourly rate and on-site duties in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Rising Junior or above enrolled in a degree program or recent college graduate.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational function/support in course preparations (marking, ropes, signage, leader boards).
• Provide administrative support, computer scoring operations (Golf Genius), and communications for championships.
• Assist with event shipping/receiving and setting up temporary championship offices.
• Support volunteer operations and site breakdown after events.
• Assist with unpacking/packing semi-trailers for events.
• Support Championship Department staff as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Adobe Creative Suite

Gmail/Google Drive

AI basics

Golf knowledge/interest

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Job description

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 (Specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to):

• 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.
• When the event is completed, 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. PGA of America respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive.

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.

Supervision:

No supervisory responsibilities.

Financial Responsibilities:

No financial responsibilities.

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.

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.

Golf background or strong interest in golf required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical and Travel Requirements:

• 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.

Hourly Rate:

$15.00 per hour

Length of Internship:

4 ½ months

Immigration Sponsorship:

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

PGA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, to ensure full equality of opportunity in all operations and activities of the organization, every staff member employed by the PGA shall be selected under fair employment procedures that provide equal employment opportunities to all people. DFWP.

The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events.