The Primary Role of the Event Operations Intern is to assist in the development, promotion, coordination, and execution of Miami Valley Golf Events throughout our service area in the West Central Region of Ohio.
During this April Through October Internship many of these events will be hosted by our Association Member Clubs. Most will be Golf Tournaments and Championships, however, there will be educational seminars scattered throughout the early months of the Internship. Our typical inventory for events includes Monday Shotguns for Ladies and Older Men. Area Championships for different age and gender divisions as well as USGA qualifiers for National Championships. We begin and end our season with collegiate and high school invitationals and qualifiers.
This experience is expected to introduce you to all facets of event management to include but not limited to the development and marking of: Penalty Areas, Abnormal Ground Conditions, Out of Bound Hole Locations and Tee Placements. This experience will also develop interpersonal skills through regular engagement with Spectators, Volunteers and Competitors.
Qualifications
Applicant must share our passion for continual improvement, lifetime learning and community building. Have a high interest in golf administration with strong verbal and written communication skills. Being highly organized and a background in the game of golf and rules of golf knowledge is also beneficial. Not eligible for consideration are MVGA or USGA employees, officials, their relatives, or past grant recipients.
Hours
Full-time, based on Event Schedules with flexibility for school and playing schedules. Candidates should occasionally be prepared to work long hours during the season with early morning and late evening hours.
Transportation and Housing
Intern must arrange for housing in the Dayton, OH area and provide own automotive transportation. Intern will be reimbursed for all related expenses when traveling on Association business and will be reimbursed for the use of personal automobile while on official business.
Compensation
This is a paid internship with the position with an opening hourly wage starting at $17.50 per hour.