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2024 USWO Mid Term Championship Administration Internship
United States Golf AssociationLancaster , pa
Sport
Company Information
The Championship Administration Intern will assist the Championship Manager with Championship Office administrative duties as well as the volunteer program. 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.
Qualifications
- 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
Duties
- Assist in managing pre-championship staff meals, staff communications, and courtesy car distribution
- Assist in managing staff accommodations, room block changes, arrival and departure tracking
- Staff arrival arrangements such as office space preparation and arrival packet creation
- Handle VIP guest communication and arrival packet creation
- Assist championship office in preparation for various receptions, meetings and events throughout championship week
- Assisting with volunteer training including: organizing training session materials and credential packets, 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
How to Apply
To apply, use the external application linkApplication Deadline
April 21st, 2024https://boards.greenhouse.io/unitedstatesgolfassociation/jobs/7117839002