Event Operations Intern - The Players Championship

PGA TOUR, Inc; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life and Disability insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) plus employer match

Health Savings Account/Medical and Dep

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Membership to TPC Sawgrass

Job summary

PGA TOUR, Inc. in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, seeks a targeted internship from January 11 to March 27, 2027. The role provides hands-on exposure to golf tournament operations, including financial management, inventory control and daily logistics coordination.

Responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, assisting volunteer committees, setting up offices and managing cart and shipment logistics. College credit may be available; expect 40 hours/week with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Interest in Event Management, Marketing and/or Sports Marketing.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Public relations skills and ability to communicate with staff, volunteers and corporate clients.
• Must take initiative, operate proactively and think independently in project management.
• Capacity to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Self-discipline with schedule and time management.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery, proper placement and service schedule with portable restroom partner.
• Work with volunteer committees so ensure they are prepared for tournament week.
• Assist with placement and set up of all office trailers.
• Coordinate golf cart inventory, delivery and pickup; create intake plan and work with volunteer committee tournament week to ensure proper allocation of carts.
• Create and utilize a log for each shipment prior to tournament week; assist volunteer committee during tournament week to ensure proper delivery of shipments.
• Oversee any forklift needs the tournament may have. Tournament will provide proper certifications.

Skills

Event management interest

Team environment

Public relations

Initiative & project management

Multitasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Targeted Internship Dates: January - March 2027

Hands on introduction to many elements of golf tournament operations including exposure to financial management and reporting, inventory maintenance, and coordination of the tournament and daily logistics of the event.

Daily Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery, proper placement and service schedule with portable restroom partner
• Work with volunteer committees so ensure they are prepared for tournament week
• Assist with placement and set up of all office trailers
• Coordinate golf cart inventory, delivery and pickup; create intake plan and work with volunteer committee tournament week to ensure proper allocation of carts
• Create and utilize a log for each shipment prior to tournament week; assist volunteer committee during tournament week to ensure proper delivery of shipments
• Oversee any forklift needs the tournament may have. Tournament will provide proper certifications

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Interest in Event Management, Marketing and/or Sports Marketing
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Public relations skills and ability to communicate with staff, volunteers and corporate clients
• Must take initiative, operate proactively and think independently in project management
• Capacity to work on several projects simultaneously
• Self-discipline with schedule and time management
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move objects weighing 50 pounds
• Knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Compensation

College course credit is available. $15.00/hour + overtime when applicable

Employment Dates

January 11 – March 27, 2027

Hours

40 hours per week with overtime when applicable; evening and weekend hours will be necessary as the tournament approaches.

When most people think of the PGA TOUR, they envision famous golfers, exciting tournaments, and the TOUR’s generous support of more than 3,000 charities. We are all of these things, but there’s much more to the PGA TOUR than meets the eye. Behind the TOUR’s international reputation for sports excellence and philanthropic leadership is a dedicated team of business, sports management and entertainment professionals working together to support our players and advance our mission. Headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., we’re a dynamic group of individuals with diverse talents who share a deep respect for the sport of golf and the positive impact it has in communities across the United States and internationally. If your goals include being part of an exciting team that emphasizes professional development and the personal satisfaction of contributing to important causes, we encourage you to explore the many advantages and benefits of a career with the TOUR.

Our benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) plus employer match and contribution
• Health Savings Account/Medical and Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Membership to TPC Sawgrass

EOE The TOUR is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, color, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform services member status, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression or any other classification or differences protected by applicable law.