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About this role: 

  • The timeline for this internship is as follows: March 1 – July 10, 2025
  • Location: (Liberty Corner, NJ or Remote/Travel Required):

This person will assist the USGA Player Relations department and get an inside look at what happens in the time leading up to our championship season and more closely, the experience on-site at the U.S. Open and U.S. Senior Open. While the position is based in Liberty Corner, NJ or remote, significant travel over the championship season is required. The 2025 U.S. Open Championship will be held at Oakmont Country Club June 12-15, 2025, and the U.S. Senior Open will be held at The Broadmoor June 26-29, 2025.

What you'll do:

The Player Relations office is a fast-paced working environment. The Player Relations Intern must have the ability to work under pressure and handle many tasks at one time. Each day brings new challenges and the intern must have top-notch organizational and communication skills. On a daily basis, the intern will find themselves working in a typical office environment as well as significant work done in exterior environs. The ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting boxes and manual labor may be required at times. In the weeks leading up to the Championships, the interns will work at least (40) hour work weeks; however, as we grow closer to the Championship, work weeks will lengthen to eighty plus hours (80+) and will include several weekends. An internship with the United States Golf Association and the Player Relations department is a tremendous first step for a career in the fields of event management and professional sports.

The Player Relations Intern will assist with the day-to-day administrative management of the Player Relations and   department including 4-6 different championships as well as eventually focus solely on on-site support for specific championships.

  • Assume the administrative role defined above within the Player Relations Office in the weeks leading up to, during and after the championship.
  • Provide assistance to the Manager Player Relations in coordinating the player home rental and accommodations program, including communicating via phone and e-mail with homeowners and host hotel staff.
  • Prepare onsite Player Relations setup and removal for temporary office workspaces.
  • In conjunction with the Player Relation teams, assist with the arrival and departure needs of all players in the field.
  • Assist with the distribution and collection of player and VIP courtesy vehicles.
  • Assist in the planning and execution efforts of the player gifting and general hospitality.
  • Take an active role in the caddie program at each championship including registration, caddie bib distribution/collection, etc.
  • Supporting Manager, Player Relations with player housing & transportation management leading up to the U.S. Open through successful spreadsheet and communication management.
  • Answering incoming e-mails and phone calls to the Player Relations Office.
  • Maintain all necessary office supplies and order items as needed. May require local trips to pick-up items as required.
  • Assist in taking and distributing notes for meetings as necessary.
  • Assist with the distribution of credentials, packets and information to players and their support groups.

Where you'll be: 

  • Remote or based at USGA Golf House in Liberty Corner, N.J.

What you bring:

  • Ability to work long and strenuous hours (40 - 80+ hour work week)
  • Effective communication with a wide variety of individuals involved in a national championship
  • Resourceful, presentable, courteous, friendly and organized
  • Good follow-up skills and ability to handle issues quickly and calmly
  • Ability to work independently and support the team
  • Ability to work with Microsoft Office software - above average knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, & PowerPoint
  • Ability to prepare presentations to include PowerPoint and printed material
  • Demonstrated ability to follow and execute detailed plans – able to anticipate and analyze problems and provide logical solutions
  • Ability to work well under pressure

 This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Interns may perform other duties as assigned.

The USGA is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization believes we are stronger by embracing our diverse backgrounds and perspectives, promoting equity so all teammates can excel and grow in their careers, and fostering experiences to drive inclusion in our workplace and game. Golf is a game for everyone, and you are always welcome.

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