Internship Opportunity Available

This position has been filled. Thank you for your interest!

The Pacific Northwest Section PGA of America has an internship opportunity with its Tournament Department. This position will be responsible for assisting the Director of Tournament Operations with the administration of the Section’s major championships including the Washington Open, Oregon Open, Rosauers Open, Senior Oregon Open and Northwest Open. The championships are conducted on behalf of the 1,100 members and apprentices in the Pacific Northwest Section. Primary duties will include:

Administrative

  • Event preparations
    • computer files
    • handicapping
    • tournament equipment
  • Media and Communications
    • press releases
    • member communications

    Tournament Site

    • Course preparation
    • Equipment set up and take down
    • Scoring
    • Volunteer management
    • Rules: starting & officiating

Requirements of Successful Applicant

General knowledge of golf operations and tournament operations.
Rules of Golf and handicapping knowledge a plus.
Excellent computer skills. Experience in Excel, Access and TPP helpful.
Attention to detail and accuracy a must.
Highly motivated and energetic.
Mechanical ability and physical stamina. Able to lift 50 pounds consistently.
Willingness to work long hours during events.
Able to travel according to the tournament schedule. Often 10 days per month.

Compensation and Benefits

Non-exempt, seasonal position.
Hourly: $11.00 per hour plus overtime. Applicant can expect approximately 100 hours of overtime over the entire internship.
On site tournament travel expenses paid.

Availability

Position available May 1, 2012 through August 31, 2012. We will work with a PGM Students class schedule within this date range. Section will preview housing opportunities.

Send resumes to:

Molly Cooper, PGA
Director of Tournament and Member Programs
mcooper@pgahq.com

 

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