ABOUT THE PGA REACH WNY FOUNDATION

The Western

NY PGA REACH

Foundation is offering an opportunity to gain valuable insight into the administrative aspect of the golf business by hiring an individual from a diverse background to work on our team for 6 months .

• The

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Fellowship is intentionally focused on engaging a diverse demographic of participants with consideration to the following protected classes: Gender, Age, Race/Color, National Origin/Ancestry, Sexual Orientation, Disability, and Veteran Status - though anyone is welcome to apply.

• The Western

NY PGA REACH

Foundation desires to establish a network of diverse talent who are prepared to ascend to key employment positions in the business of golf. The Western

NY PGA REACH

Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and philanthropic arm of The Western NY PGA Section, one of 41 Sections across the country dedicated to growing the game of golf, serving the PGA Member, and elevating the standards of the PGA Professional. The Western NY PGA was founded in 1925 under the umbrella of the PGA of America and is home to 275 men and women PGA Professionals from Buffalo, Rochester, and Northwestern PA. Our team at the Section Office is composed of dedicated, passionate people who care deeply about serving our Professionals and community through golf. We are hard workers; we are creative; we have fun.

SECTION STAFF MISSION

To provide a first class experience for WNYPGA Members and Foundation benefactors in all tournaments, events, initiatives, and programming. Our team works in a collaborative, fun environment and has a passion for sharing their love for the game of golf with others.

BENEFIT OF THE POSITION

The Western New York Section has a proven track record of placing employees in their next role. The Executive Director and Section have a true passion for career development and future employment mentorship. The goal would be to work with the

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Fellow on their career development while they are employed by the Western New York PGA Section.

OVERALL JOB SUMMARY

The primary focus of this position will be to assist the Western

NY PGA REACH

Foundation in executing

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programs in the Youth, Military, and Diversity & Inclusion pillars. National

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program examples include:

• YOUTH Pillar | PGA Jr League (PGAJL) is a fun, social, and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls ages 18 and under to learn and enjoy the game of golf.

The kids learn the game among their peers with professional instruction and direction from

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Professionals who serve as team captains. Parents also play an active role, making the program a family activity to create a generation of players to enjoy the game.

MILITARY

Pillar |

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(Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH and is designed to introduce golf to veterans with disabilities in order to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well being.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Pillar |

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is a workforce diversification strategic initiative designed to evolve the demographic composition of the golf industry workforce and develop a robust pool of talent from diverse backgrounds who are prepared to ascend to key employment positions in the business of golf.

POSITION / PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. An employee in this position must be able to travel for extended periods of time in various modes of transportation.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must be able to drive to and from various locations throughout the Section. Experience Required
• A "can do" attitude with dynamic personality
• Willingness to adapt and learn new technologies and platforms
• Undergraduate Degree
• Valid driver's license is required
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills are required
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Google Workspace
• Skills in social media marketing and communications
• Well organized, punctual, and energetic
• Ability to work in a team environment and travel
• Ability to work overtime, including some weekends
• Ability to have a flexible schedule
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship Essential Responsibilities

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Fellowship duties include but are not limited to:

• Support all facets of WNYPGA Section and

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foundation operations including event execution, communications, logistics, scheduling, budgeting, billing, site and member recruitment, promotional strategies, and sponsor activation.

• Document WNYPGA Section and

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activities, sharing updates with both local and national

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public relations and social media channels.

• Support fundraising initiatives for the WNYPGA Section and

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foundation as required.

• Support

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operational and programming needs by managing marketing and PR efforts, keeping track of reports, and coordinating veteran volunteers.

• Promote PGA Jr. League programs and help recruit participating PGA Members.
• Manage and execute all operational aspects of the Section's Drive, Chip & Putt events across local, sub regional, and regional stages, when applicable, partnering closely with Augusta National Golf Club, the USGA, and the PGA of America.
• Support the daily administration of

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programs including partner relations, communications, instruction, data tracking, and marketing/PR efforts.

• Help coordinate, manage on site operations, configure tournament setups, arrange pairings, and oversee post event social media and communications for Section Tournaments, the WNYPGA Junior Tour, and PGA Jr. League, as needed.
• Help coordinate fundraising campaigns, including the Duster Challenge and Birdie Bash, through event planning, promotional efforts, committee assistance, communication management, and donor/sponsor tracking.
• Support marketing, public relations, and communications efforts for the

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Foundation including creating content, handling email outreach, maintaining the website, and managing social media channels.

• Support both the Western

NY PGA REACH

Foundation and national

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initiatives in raising awareness for the

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Fellowship to attract prospective applicants for the local Section. Benefits

Salary:

6 month term stipend at $17/hour for 40 hours a week

• Strategic Plan merit based bonus potential of up to $500
• Reimbursement for work related travel at IRS rate
• Laptop and other technology provided
• Staff uniforms provided
• Playing and practice privileges at the homesite, Glen Oak GC, during golf season and on simulators in the off season