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 Championship Communications Intern will assist with media operations, media relations and content for USGA championships, both on-site and remotely. Responsibilities include producing media information including fact sheets and storylines; assisting with media credentialing and on-site media operations; pitching stories to local/national media; monitoring media coverage; and updating the USGA’s web platforms.
The Championship Communications Intern will be expected to work a 40-hour work week throughout the internship and will be required to travel to 4-6 USGA championships during the season. On-site work weeks during championships may exceed 40 hours, with additional hours to include holidays and weekends. Relocation to New Jersey is not required for the position, but local candidates may benefit from additional networking and in-person opportunities by working out of USGA Headquarters in Liberty Corner, N.J.
Pay: $18/hour, subject to applicable overtime laws.
Internship Dates: April 2027 – September 2027 (Approximate)
Job Location: Liberty Corner, NJ or remote.
What you bring:
What the USGA brings:
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.
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 Presented by Ally 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. The USGA also manages day-to-day operations for the U.S. National Development Program, the country's first unified pathway for American talent, and the World Golf Hall of Fame, preserving and celebrating the legacies of the game’s greatest figures. As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. For more, visit usga.org.
