About the role#
This internship offers a hands-on introduction to golf tournament operations. You will gain exposure to financial management, inventory maintenance, and the logistics required to run The Players Championship. This is a full-time position for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate the delivery, placement, and service schedules for portable restrooms.
- Assist with the placement and setup of office trailers.
- Manage golf cart inventory, including creating an intake plan and working with volunteer committees on cart allocation during tournament week.
- Maintain a log for all shipments arriving before the tournament.
- Support volunteer committees during tournament week to ensure shipments are delivered correctly.
- Prepare volunteer committees for tournament week activities.
- Oversee forklift operations as needed, with certification provided by the tournament.
- Handle other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Interest in Event Management, Marketing, or Sports Marketing.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong public relations skills and the ability to communicate with staff, volunteers, and corporate clients.
- Capacity to take initiative, think independently, and manage multiple projects at once.
- Self-discipline regarding your schedule and time management.
- High level of organization and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
- Dates: January 11, 2027, to March 27, 2027.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, with evening and weekend hours required as the tournament approaches.
- Compensation: $15.00 per hour, plus overtime when applicable. College course credit is available.
About PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR organizes professional golf tournaments and manages multiple tours including PGA TOUR Champions and the Korn Ferry Tour. Founded in 1968, the organization is based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The entity operates as a nonprofit and focuses on generating charitable contributions through its events.
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