Operations Intern
PGA of America
West Palm Beach, FL (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Overview This position is designed to provide a multifaceted professional experience within the South Florida PGA Section and Foundation. By building comprehensive knowledge of Section operations, the role offers opportunities to connect with a diverse group of stakeholders, including PGA Professionals, donors, partners, and junior golfers. This role is ideal for a motivated professional looking to gain hands-on experience in sports administration, event operations, partnership activation, communications, and nonprofit programming within the golf industry. Experience Required Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel for events as needed Interest in sports management, nonprofit operations, communications, or the golf industry preferred Experience with social media, photography, video content creation, or event operations is a plus Essential Responsibilities Partnerships Assist with the execution of more than 60 partnership agreements annually Capture photo and video content of partner activations onsite at events Develop event recap packets showcasing partner exposure and value delivered Produce creative collateral and materials used onsite Assist with setup of partner equipment and engage directly with partners during events Foundation Programming Drive, Chip and Putt Assist as a lead staff team member administering 11 local Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifiers and 2 Sub-Regional events Coordinate onsite event operations and participant experience SFPGA Junior Tours Support junior golf programming both onsite and administratively Assist with player data tracking and event reporting Outreach Programs Assist with planning and onsite support for Foundation outreach initiatives, including but not limited to Smiling Fore Life and additional community programming Section Tournaments Assist onsite at South Florida PGA Section events as needed Communications Assist with event communications, including recap articles, photography, and video content capture Support data collection and analytics tracking for communication initiatives Contribute to storytelling efforts highlighting members, partners, Foundation programs, and junior golfers Benefits What this role offers: Hands-on experience across multiple areas of sports and nonprofit operations Direct interaction with PGA Professionals, industry leaders, donors, and partners Leadership opportunities managing events and programs Exposure to partnership activation and relationship management at a high level A collaborative team environment focused on growth, innovation, and service through the game of golf