Intern - Tournament Services - Atlanta, United States - PGA Tour

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    The Best Players Need the Best People.

    TOUR Championship Internship

    Targeted Internship Dates: June September 2024
    Responsible for assisting the Tournament Services Manager with volunteers, hospitality, sponsorship activation and client services.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work closely with the Tournament Services Manager to coordinate all aspects of managing a golf tournament
  • Volunteer Administration: assist with the management of the entire volunteer process;
  • Includes: application process, data entry, communication with volunteers and chairmen, volunteer package preparation, headquarters management, etc.

  • Assist Tournament Services Manager with organizing Sponsor Day, Honorary Observers, Media Day, Am-Am, and other smaller events/meetings
  • Responsible for inventory of tournament apparel, prizes, etc.
  • Update materials related to corporate hospitality, players, volunteers, etc.
  • Manage tournament hospitality website and assist with communication to corporate clients
  • Assist with general administrative work (ie answering phones, purchasing, billing, etc.)
  • QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education: Minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) with a major in Sports Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or another related field.

    Experience: Prior sporting event experience preferred

    Skill Set Requirements:

  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills are crucial
  • Ability to take initiative and be proactive in accomplishing tasks
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and work well under pressure
  • Manage time efficiently
  • Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually
  • Some heavy lifting and labor is required
  • Computer Skills:

  • Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • DATES & HOURS:

    June 2024 – September 2024

  • Must be willing to work long hours prior to and during the tournament (event dates are August 26 – September 1, 2024)
  • June – hour weeks
  • July - September: 40 – 100 hour weeks
  • Applicant is responsible for own food & lodging during employment.