Event Operations Intern - The Players Championship

PGA TOUR, Inc.; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The PGA TOUR, Inc. is offering a targeted internship for hands-on exposure to golf tournament operations during January–March 2027 in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

The role covers financial management exposure, inventory maintenance, and daily event logistics coordination. Responsibilities include coordinating delivery schedules, supporting volunteer committees, setting up office trailers, managing golf cart inventory, and tracking shipments.

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.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move objects weighing 50 pounds.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Event management

Teamwork

Public relations

Initiative & project management

Multitasking

Time management

Organization & attention to detail

MS Office (Windows, Word, Excel, Power

Job description

The Best Players Need the Best People.

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.