Coordinator, U.S. Women's Open Operations

United States Golf Association (USGA); Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Full benefits

Job summary

The United States Golf Association (USGA) seeks a Coordinator, U.S. Women’s Open Operations to oversee advance planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, construction oversight, and on-site execution for the U.S. Women’s Open.

Liaise with host site, vendors, consultants, municipalities, and staff to ensure seamless operations. Based at Inverness Club in Toledo, OH, with relocation possible for future sites and a housing stipend available.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of relevant sports operations experience, ideally large events.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets with vendor scopes.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage host-site relationships, timelines, space needs, and post-event restoration.
• Lead procurement and RFP processes for championship services with USGA Procurement.
• Support budget management with Finance for invoices and reconciliations.
• Direct execution of operational scopes: trailers, fences, restrooms, furniture, equipment.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders across the Open Operations group.

Skills

Event operations

Budget management

Vendor management

Construction coordination

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

About this role:

The Coordinator, U.S. Women’s Open Operations is responsible for the advance planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, construction oversight, and operational execution of the U.S. Women’s Open Championship. This role serves as a key liaison between the USGA, host site, vendors, consultants, municipalities, and championship staff to ensure the successful delivery of all operational and infrastructure requirements.

What you'll do:

• Manage relationships with host site leadership and coordinate site-impact timelines, space requirements, construction activities, and post-event property restoration.
• Lead the procurement and RFP process for select championship services in partnership with USGA Procurement, including vendor selection, contract execution, and scope management.
• Assist with management of the U.S. Women’s Open operations budget, partnering with Finance to oversee invoices, payments, billbacks, and final financial reconciliation.
• Direct the execution of operational scopes, including trailers, storage containers, fence, restrooms, furniture, rental equipment, and golf carts.
• Lead cross-functional communication and collaboration across the U.S. Women’s Open Operations team, host site, vendors, and championship stakeholders.
• Support site inspections, surveying, and championship site planning in collaboration with senior USGA leadership and site planning consultants.
• Develop and manage construction schedules, monitor vendor progress, coordinate onsite activities, and oversee completion of championship facilities and final punch-list items.
• Manage the recruitment, onboarding, training, and daily supervision of U.S. Women’s Open interns throughout construction, championship operations, and post-event teardown.
• Assist with event permitting with local municipalities, consultants, and village personnel, ensuring required documentation, inspections, and approvals are completed.
• Facilitate recurring stakeholder meetings, including vendor planning sessions and weekly onsite construction meetings, to maintain alignment on schedules, deliverables, and operational priorities.

Where you'll be:

This role will be based at Inverness Club in Toledo, OH, to support planning for the 2027 U.S. Women's Open. The Coordinator will be expected to relocate to support future U.S. Women's Open sites. This position is eligible to receive a housing stipend.

What you bring:

• 1-3+ years of relevant sports operations experience - ideally managing large-scale golf events, sporting events, construction projects, or complex event operations.
• Strong expertise in event logistics, site operations, vendor management, and construction coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets while maintaining accountability for vendor scopes and financial commitments.
• Strong leadership, project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite for extended periods and relocate as required.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $58,000

The annual base salary range for this position is $50,000 - $58,000. This range represents what we reasonably expect to pay as starting base compensation for this role. Compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and relevant certifications. In addition to your base compensation, the USGA provides competitive benefit offerings for all full-time employees.

What the USGA brings:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees
• Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
• Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
• Off-site team building events
• On-site gym and golf simulator
• Learn more about our benefits and culture here

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 careers, and fostering experiences to drive inclusion in our workplace and game. Golf is a game for everyone, and you are always welcome.