About the role#
The NYSGA is looking for golf enthusiasts to join the team for the 2027 season. As an intern, you will work with a group of golf administrators to conduct championship tournaments across New York. This is a full-time, paid summer internship based at the NYSGA headquarters in Jamesville, New York.
What you'll do#
You will manage administrative tasks and travel to golf courses to run events. Your responsibilities include:
- Supporting golfers with online registration software and reviewing eligibility.
- Updating association and tournament websites.
- Organizing tournament hardware and supplies.
- Using Golf Genius software to manage tournament data.
- Communicating information to players and volunteers.
- Setting up on-site tournament offices and event signage.
- Preparing golf courses for play by marking areas and setting hole locations.
- Handling tournament administration including registration, starting, scoring, and officiating.
- Breaking down supplies and completing post-tournament reports.
- Working on additional projects in areas like handicapping, course rating, communications, or marketing.
What you'll need#
- Recent college graduate status.
- A background in golf, either through playing or working at a course.
- Ability to work from the NYSGA headquarters in Jamesville, NY.
- Self-motivation, attention to detail, and a team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- A valid driver's license and your own transportation.
- Amateur golfer status (PGA professionals and apprentices are ineligible).
Location & details#
- Location: Jamesville, New York, with travel required throughout the state.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $2,000 per month based on a 40-hour work week, plus reimbursement for job-related travel expenses.
- Perks: Donald Ross apparel and playing privileges at the Cavalry Club.
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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