About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in Glenview, Illinois. You will support the Western Golf Association across two primary areas: amateur golf championships and merchandise operations for the BMW Championship. This role requires travel and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as the tournament schedule demands.
What you'll do#
- Provide operational and administrative support for four amateur championships, including website management, registration packet assembly, and proofreading.
- Handle equipment logistics, including transporting supplies to host facilities and managing on-site setup and breakdown.
- Act as a point of contact for players, parents, coaches, and volunteers while coordinating volunteer assignments.
- Assist the PR team with information and photo requests and manage data entry for pairings and scoring programs.
- Support the Merchandise Director at the BMW Championship Merchandise Pavilion by managing vendor load-in, visual merchandising, and inventory.
- Oversee daily pavilion operations, including customer service, point of sale tasks, and volunteer training.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree, either completed or in progress by the end of the internship term.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- A self-motivated attitude and the ability to work well within a team.
- Experience in sports management, golf, or retail is preferred.
- Familiarity with GolfGenius, Canva, or InDesign is a plus.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Glenview, IL (with travel required).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Schedule: Rolling term with required work on nights, weekends, and holidays.
About Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars Foundation
The Western Golf Association is a non-profit organization based in Glenview, Illinois. Founded in 1899, it manages six national golf championships and supports the Evans Scholars Foundation. This foundation provides full housing and tuition scholarships to caddies at various universities. The organization operates with a staff of approximately 381 employees.
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