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Summer Operations Traveling Intern

The AJGA is 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
·       On-course rules officiating
·       General tournament set-up and preparation
·       Golf course set-up and preparation
·       Start and score players
·       Monitor equipment inventory, maintenance and replenishment
·       Public speaking
·       Customer Service
·       Operation and maintenance of company vehicles
·       Working with golf course staff, sponsors, stakeholders and volunteers
·       Maintain and work within a tournament budget
Job Qualifications
  • Golf knowledge is preferred, but not mandatory
  • Experience in event management/operations is preferred
  • Past experience in a team environment
  • Efficiency, multi-tasking and time management
  • Ability to work and communicate in a team atmosphere
  • Highly motivated and self-starter
  • 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 prior to the start of the internship
  • Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license for a minimum of three years
  • Must take a Georgia Department of Transportation physical provided by and paid for by the AJGA
  • Legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Must either be working towards or achieved a Bachelor's Degree
  • Work outside in extreme weather and temperatures
  • Work in direct sun exposure
  • Drive and operate company vehicles and travel via plane
  • Drive and operate a golf cart
  • Use and operate company equipment, i.e. radios / walkie-talkies
  • 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
  • Must follow all AJGA COVID-19 protocols 
Details
  • Spring and Summer Season (March 8, 2021 – May 11, 2021 / May 20, 2021 – September 14, 2021)
  • **Dates are subject to change. End dates can be accommodated.
  • The AJGA will compensate interns the hourly federal minimum wage ($7.25) plus time and one-half for overtime worked.
  • Spring Interns on average will work 40 – 55 hours per week
  • Summer Interns on average will work 50 – 65 hours per week
  • The AJGA will compensate most tournament-related expenses (all lodging, gas and 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: November 13, 2020
  • Summer Deadline: January 8, 2021
  • **Summer candidate finalists will be required to attend a mandatory Intern Recruiting Weekend March 5 – 7, 20201. Travel, food and lodging will be covered. 
  • ***In light of COVID-19, there is a possibility Intern Recruiting Weekend will be virtual. This will be determined by January 8, 2021.
To Apply
Please visit www.ajga.org/careers for all information. For any questions, contact Blair Sumner, Director of Recruiting (bsumner@ajga.org).