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Posted: 18-Sep-25

Location: United States - Nationwide

Type: Seasonal

Salary: 9/hr

Categories:

Operations Operations - Event Management

Sector:

High School Sports

Salary Details:

All travel & lodging and some food expenses covered.

Preferred Education:

Some College

Additional Information:

100 openings available. Employer will assist with relocation costs. The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.

The AJGA is committed to creating an engaging, safe, and inclusive environment. We welcome people from all backgrounds and believe in embracing diverse perspectives, we are better equipped to accomplish our mission of developing golf’s next generation.

The backbone of the AJGA is its internship program and we are looking for talented and well-rounded applicants to serve as operations interns. Interns will travel extensively throughout the United States during the internship to help conduct national junior golf tournaments.

Job Responsibilities - OPERATIONS INTERNSHIP

General tournament set-up, execution and break-down Start and score players On-course rules officiating and enforcing Pace of Play Volunteer support and coordination Execution of social activities for players and/or parents Monitor equipment inventory, maintenance, and replenishment Public speaking Customer Service Operation and maintenance of company vehicles Working with golf course staff, sponsors, and stakeholders Maintain and work within a tournament budget

 

Job Responsibilities - COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP

Execute the AJGA’s social media and promotional plans Photography / videography (shoot and edit)  Create short and long-form content for the AJGA website and social media Create activation plans for AJGA sponsors both in golf and outside of golf Create sponsor impact content before, during and after an event  Conduct interviews  Work with local media  Write and publish features and web stories  Serve as on-course rules official, start and score players, and assist with overall operations as needed  Monitor equipment inventory, maintenance and replenishment  Public speaking  Customer service

Job Qualifications

Basic golf knowledge is preferred, but not required Experience in event management or operations is preferred, but not required Past experience in a team environment Efficiency, multi-tasking and time management Ability to work and communicate in a team atmosphere Highly motivated, self-starter and willingness to take an active leadership role Excellent communication and public speaking skills Basic computer knowledge and skills (Microsoft Office) Fiscally responsible

 

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old by the start date of the internship Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license for a minimum of three years Must complete a Georgia Department of Transportation physical (expenses covered by the AJGA) Legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Must either be working towards or achieved a Bachelor's Degree Ability to work long hours and weekends Work outside in extreme weather, temperatures, and direct sun exposure Drive and operate a golf cart, company vehicles and travel via plane Use and operate company equipment, i.e. radios / walkie-talkies / cameras / computers Ability to spot golf balls on the course Stand and walk for extended periods of time Communicate both verbally and in writing Lift equipment up to approximately 50 pounds

 

Details

Internship Dates Spring Season – March 2 – May 5, 2026 Summer Season – May 11 – September 8, 2026 Dates are subject to change. End dates can be accommodated for summer season pending return to school. The AJGA will compensate interns $9 hourly plus time and one-half for overtime worked. Interns on average will work 40 – 55 hours per week (spring) and 50 – 65 hours per week (summer) The internship is 100% travel. You will travel week in, week out to different cities & states. The AJGA organizes all lodging in a combination of hotels, rental properties, and local-family homes. The AJGA will compensate most tournament-related expenses (all lodging, gas, laundry, and some food). Travel to Atlanta for the start of the internship will be paid in full by the AJGA but travel home at the end of the internship is on the intern. Each intern will be provided with clothing and shoes. In limited instances a week off could happen for a team. In this case all travel, food and lodging will be on each individual if they determine to go home or stay in the city in which they are located. In this case, time off is unpaid.

 

Deadline Dates

Spring Deadline: October 17, 2025 Summer Deadline: January 9, 2026 | Summer candidate finalists will be required to attend a mandatory Intern Recruiting Weekend January 30 – February 1, 2026. Travel, food and lodging will be covered.

 

To Apply

Please visit www.ajga.org/about/careers for all information. For any questions, contact Sydney Della Flora, Manager of Recruiting (sdellaflora@ajga.org).

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