Director of Golf Operations

City of Spencer, Iowa; Spencer (IA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council (IDHRC) is seeking a Director of Golf Operations to oversee all golf-related programming and events supporting disaster services. This full-time, remote role collaborates with courses, vendors, and sponsors to drive fundraising and community engagement aligned with IDHRC’s mission.

Responsibilities include designing and managing golf events, budgeting, staff/volunteer supervision, and reporting outcomes to leadership.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Golf Instruction and Golf, with the ability to design inclusive and engaging golf programming.
• Proven experience in Golf Course Management and Golf Management, including coordinating operations with course staff and vendors.
• Strong Budgeting skills to plan, monitor, and optimize financial resources for golf events and initiatives.
• Experience managing events or programs in a nonprofit, community, or hospitality setting is highly beneficial.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder relationship skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams of staff and volunteers, and to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, sports management, hospitality, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage golf events, including fundraising activities and community engagement.
• Coordinate with golf courses, venues, and vendors to ensure smooth event logistics.
• Develop operational plans and budgets for golf programs and initiatives.
• Supervise staff or volunteers and establish performance metrics.
• Report outcomes and progress to leadership and integrate golf operations with organizational goals.

Skills

Golf programming

Golf course mgmt

Budgeting

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Remote work

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, sports management, hospitality, or related field

Job description

Company Description

The Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council (IDHRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that coordinates faith-based, voluntary, and government partners involved in disaster services across Iowa. IDHRC’s mission is to strengthen disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts so communities can rebound more quickly and effectively. The organization serves as a collaborative hub, promoting communication, training, and resource sharing among its members. By uniting diverse organizations, IDHRC helps ensure that individuals and families affected by disasters receive timely and comprehensive support.

Role Description

The Director of Golf Operations is a full-time remote role responsible for overseeing all aspects of golf-related programming and operations connected to IDHRC’s mission, such as fundraising events, community engagement activities, and partner outreach. This role includes designing and managing golf events, coordinating with courses and vendors, and ensuring smooth event logistics from planning to execution. The Director will develop operational plans, manage budgets, supervise golf-related staff or volunteers, and establish performance metrics for golf initiatives. Day-to-day tasks include evaluating golf programming effectiveness, maintaining relationships with golf facilities and sponsors, creating guidelines that align with organizational policies, and reporting on outcomes to leadership. The Director will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate golf operations into broader organizational goals and support disaster-related awareness and fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Golf Instruction and Golf, with the ability to design inclusive and engaging golf programming.
• Proven experience in Golf Course Management and Golf Management, including coordinating operations with course staff and vendors.
• Strong Budgeting skills to plan, monitor, and optimize financial resources for golf events and initiatives.
• Experience managing events or programs in a nonprofit, community, or hospitality setting is highly beneficial.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder relationship skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams of staff and volunteers, and to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, sports management, hospitality, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.