About the role#
This internship supports the Tournament Services team during the planning, preparation, and execution of THE PLAYERS Championship. You will gain hands-on experience in event logistics and tournament operations during the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Help with volunteer administration tasks, including recruitment, data entry, training execution, and managing volunteer headquarters.
- Assist with corporate hospitality by activating sponsorships and working with clients, vendors, and partners.
- Manage the inventory, storage, and organization of tournament gifts and apparel.
- Develop content for volunteer social media channels, the tournament website, and newsletters.
- Handle pre-event shipping and storage of client materials.
- Submit orders for credentials and client requests like shuttle passes and bag tags.
- Update creative items and assist with general administrative tasks such as billing and purchasing.
- Participate in the logistics and execution of the tournament and special events.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or current enrollment as a graduate or senior undergraduate student.
- Preferred majors include Sports Marketing, Management, Hospitality, Communications, or related fields.
- Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and MailChimp is helpful.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and stay calm under pressure.
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work well within a team and communicate clearly with diverse groups.
- You must be able to perform heavy lifting and manual labor.
- You must be eligible to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: January 11, 2027, to March 26, 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time, 30 to 40 hours per week, with increased hours during tournament week.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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