2025 U.S. Women's Open ST Volunteer Administration Intern

Erin Hills | Erin, WI

Position Timeframe: April 1, 2025 – June 27, 2025 (3 months)

The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game’s best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf’s future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. The USGA’s headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC. For more, visit usga.org.

About this role:

The USGA short-term internship program offers you the ability to unlock your potential in operations management while working with a diverse group of curious and passionate trailblazers who are the future of the USGA.

Whether just getting started in operations management or continuing your education, this position allows individuals to unlock their potential by contributing to the success of the U.S. Women’s Open Championship in a meaningful manner. To thrive in this position, be ready to bring your passion for golf, sports-management and hospitality to new heights while also learning to support sustainable golf course management practices.

As a short-term intern, you will gain professional development, career preparation tools, leadership experience and a vast network with other professionals all while having a lot of fun!

**This is a paid internship; candidates are eligible for overtime pay (time and a half) for any hours over (40) a week. Additionally, this role includes housing during the entirety of the internship.

What you’ll do: 

The Volunteer Administration Intern will assist the Championship Senior Manager and Championship Coordinator with Volunteer Program administrative duties of the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open Championship. Intern will have responsibilities during the periods of advance preparation and setup, the week of the championship and the post-championship breakdown.

Working at the U.S. Women’s Open, you will experience a fast-paced work environment.  The candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks at one time. Each day brings new challenges, and the intern must have top-notch organizational and communication skills. The ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting boxes and manual labor, spending extensive time in the sun/exterior environments should be expected. The weeks leading up to the Championship will require at least (40) hour work weeks and as the Championship grows closer, lengthen to (80+) hours and will include weekends.

Volunteer Program

• Assisting with volunteer training including: organizing training session materials and credential packets, volunteer handbooks, and the distribution of volunteer credentials along with other important information
• Managing the concerns, questions and requests of volunteers before and during the championship
• Assisting Committee Chairs with their responsibilities including: volunteer scheduling, site visits and managing volunteer committees
• Setting up, organizing and tearing down volunteer areas on championship grounds

Administrative Tasks

• Answering phones, preparing mailings, opening incoming mail, UPS shipping/receiving
• Assisting with the creation of various correspondences including letters, emails and the Volunteer Newsletter
• Keeping the Championship Office neat, clean and organized

Special Projects

• Organizing the exchange and distribution of volunteer apparel
• Organizing and preparing for credential distribution
• Planning and carrying out volunteer incentives

Where you'll be:

This role will be based out of Erin, WI at Erin Hills Golf Course.

What you bring:

• Ability to work long and strenuous hours (40 – 60+ hour work weeks)
• 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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software – above average knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher
• 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. Intern may perform other duties as assigned.