About the role#
The USGA is looking for Merchandise & Licensing Interns to support the department during the lead-up to the Championship season and on-site at the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open. This role provides an inside look at the lifecycle of an elite sports event and the operations behind major golf championships. Interns will work from our office in Liberty Corner, NJ, and travel to championship sites to assist with large-scale merchandise operations.
What you'll do#
- Support the Merchandise and Licensing department through strategy, vendor relations, and operations.
- Organize samples and the merchandise showroom while maintaining documents and mailing projects.
- Assist with building presentations and creating a guide for short-term interns.
- Help with on-site office set up and receive, count, and organize incoming merchandise.
- Assist with volunteer orientation, training, and the apparel exchange program.
- Perform visual merchandising, tent set-up, and prepare signage and POS stations.
- Manage volunteers during championships and support inventory management.
- Execute post-event breakdown, inventory procedures, and coordinate donation programs and staff sales.
What you'll need#
- Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.
- Leadership abilities to manage volunteers and coordinate with vendors.
- Creativity to contribute to visual merchandising and new projects.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and environments.
- Willingness to work long hours during championship weeks, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to travel for extended periods.
- Pursuing or holding a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Operations Management.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship running from Winter 2027 through Summer 2027.
- The role is based on-site in Liberty Corner, NJ, with required travel to Pebble Beach, CA, and Toledo, OH.
- Housing is not provided for the NJ office location.
- All housing, meals, and transportation are provided or reimbursed by the USGA during business travel.
About United States Golf Association (USGA)
The United States Golf Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1894. Based in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, the group manages golf championships and provides governance for the sport. It oversees handicapping programs and maintains the World Golf Hall of Fame. The organization employs 729 people and focuses on rules, equipment standards, and the development of American golf talent.
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