Ticketing and Marketing Intern

PGA of America; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

PGA of America in Olympia Fields, IL is seeking a Ticketing & Marketing Intern to support the Championship staff in various aspects including ticket sales and marketing initiatives.

This role requires a High School Diploma, with a preference for those who have a Business or Bachelor's degree. The intern will work part-time starting April 10, 2017, requiring flexible hours as the Championship date approaches.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years related experience in a business environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Championship staff in ticket sales, marketing, and promotional activities.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Business or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Operated by the PGA of America, The KPMG Women's PGA Championship brings together a world-class, annual Major golf Championship with a Women's Leadership Summit and an ongoing community initiative to inspire and develop new generations of female leaders.

Founded in 1916, The PGA of America is the largest working sports organization in the world, comprised of more than 28,000 dedicated men and women promoting the game of golf to everyone, everywhere.

Job Description

Responsible for supporting the Championship staff in various areas related to the coordination and execution of ticket sales, marketing, and promotional activities.

Qualifications

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Business or Bachelor degree preferred.

A minimum of two years related experience in a business environment preferred.

Additional Information

The Ticketing & Marketing Intern will be employed April 10, 2017 through the 2017 KPMG Women's PGA Championship’s chosen temporary employee agency from the agreed upon start date to July 2, 2017.

The Ticketing & Marketing Intern will work part-time. Thirty (30) hours a week will be required initially. As the Championship nears, more than forty hours per week may be required and some work will need to be accomplished on the weekends.

From two (2) months out, up to the week of the Championship, working conditions become hectic, stressful and long hours may be required.

In addition to working alongside the Championship Director, this position may work with the Championship Executive Committee and other staff members in the Championship Office and at PGA of America Headquarters.

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The PGA of America is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. DFWP.