Job Description

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:

Working at the U.S. Women's Open Championship provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Successful candidates will bring a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed. The ability to adapt, stay organized, and work effectively as part of a team is essential to the championship's success.

Interns will support the execution of a major championship and gain exposure to a variety of areas, including volunteer management, parking and transportation, community relations, and other championship-related functions. Specific assignments will be determined after the hiring process, based on the intern(s) interests and championship needs.

This role includes a combination of office and outdoor work. Interns should be prepared to perform physical tasks (lifting 50+ pounds) and to stand, walk, and work for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including heat, sun, and rain. Interns can expect to work at least 40 hours per week, with hours gradually increasing to 60-80+ hours leading up to and during the championship, including weekends and holidays.

What you'll do

Volunteer Program

• Support volunteer training and credential distribution, including training materials, handbooks, credential packets, and volunteer communications.
• Serve as a primary contact for volunteer inquiries via email, phone, and in-person interactions.
• Assist Committee Chairs with scheduling, site visits, and committee operations.
• Manage volunteer apparel ordering, exchanges, and distribution.
• Coordinate volunteer recognition and engagement initiatives throughout the championship.
• Support volunteer area setup, operations, and teardown.

Championship Office

• Support championship office operations, including answering phones, processing mail and shipments, maintaining supplies, and keeping workspaces organized.
• Coordinate staff logistics, including meals, laundry, accommodations, rooming adjustments, and arrival/departure tracking.
• Assist with staff, guest, and VIP communications, including preparation and distribution of credential and arrival materials.
• Support meetings, receptions, and events through planning, scheduling, setup, and onsite execution.
• Assist with the setup, organization, and teardown of championship offices, staff spaces, and support facilities.

Public Safety, Parking & Transportation

• Support private security, parking, and transportation operations by coordinating with vendors and ensuring staffing and deployment plans are executed.
• Assist with parking pass organization and distribution.
• Coordinate the delivery, tracking, and return of equipment and resources for parking operations.
• Support community and resident communications related to championship operations.
• Assist with post-championship parking lot and transportation teardown activities.

Where you'll be:

• This internship is based at Inverness Club in Toledo, OH. Housing will be provided for the duration of the position.

Pay: $16.00/hr., subject to applicable overtime laws.

Internship Dates: March 1, 2027, through June 2027

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
• Willingness and ability to perform physical championship operations tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds and safely operating tools, equipment, and championship vehicles as needed.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment while adhering to all USGA safety and operational policies and procedures.

What the USGA brings:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees
• Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
• Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
• Off-site team building events
• On-site gym and golf simulator
• Professional development opportunities
• Learn more about our benefits and culture here

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.