U.S. Open Operations Admin Intern - Housing Stipend

USGA; Point Reyes Station (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend provided

Job summary

The Long-Term Operations Administrative Intern will support the USGA in the 2027 U.S. Open in Pebble Beach, assisting with advance setup, championship-week tasks, and post-Championship breakdown.

This paid internship offers hands-on experience in sports management, with housing stipend provided and opportunities to work alongside industry professionals from planning through execution. The role requires strong organization, communication, and the ability to work long hours, including weekends, in

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills and leadership capabilities.
• Able to work long and strenuous hours (40–100+ hour weeks) including holidays and weekends.
• Flexible in an ever-changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to interact across teams.
• Able to lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs) following safety protocols.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Must complete OSHA 10-Hour safety course during onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist USGA staff with the preparation and set-up of on-site facilities (i.e., corporate hospitality, media center, vendor compounds, volunteer village, office trailers).
• Assist the operations team with billing and financial tracking of orders, create purchase orders and track invoices and budget updates.
• File all operational paperwork, handle calls and mail.
• Take and distribute notes for operations vendor meetings and coordinate vendor arrivals on site.
• Maintain accurate Championship equipment lists.
• Maintain office supplies and equipment and replenish as necessary.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the 20 hired interns with Operations Management support.
• Coordinate with vendors on-site and liaise with USGA staff.
• Provide administrative office support to USGA staff.
• Assist other U.S. Open departments as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Work ethic

Stamina for long hours

Team player

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Long-Term Operations Administrative Intern will support the USGA in the 2027 U.S. Open in Pebble Beach, assisting with advance setup, championship-week tasks, and post-Championship breakdown.

This paid internship offers hands-on experience in sports management, with housing stipend provided and opportunities to work alongside industry professionals from planning through execution. The role requires strong organization, communication, and the ability to work long hours, including weekends, in