2026 U.S. Open Short-Term Event Setup & Operations Intern

USGA•Southampton, NY

3d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

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. Are you interested in joining a dynamic team that is an integral part of the USGA? The U.S. Open Championship internship is a great way to gain valuable experience in sports management. 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. Open Championship in a meaningful manner. The 126th U.S. Open Championship will be held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, which is located in Southampton, NY. This will be the sixth U.S. Open Championship hosted by Shinnecock. This historic site has held a variety of major events that include a U.S. Amateur, U.S. Women’s Amateur, and a Walker Cup. The last time the U.S. Open Championship took place at Shinnecock was in 2018. What You Can Expect: The U.S. Open Short-Term Event Setup & Operations Intern assists the United States Golf Association with the operations of the 2026 U.S. Open Championship, including advance set-up, Championship week responsibilities, and post-Championship breakdown. The hourly rate is $17.00 per hour, and candidates are eligible for overtime in accordance with state and federal regulations. Accommodations and transportation are provided. Working at the U.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 organizational and communication skills. The ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting boxes and manual labor; spending extensive time working outdoors in the sun 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.

Requirements

Ability to lift heavy items (up to 50lbs), while practicing Safe Lifting and/or with the assistance of others.
Ability to set and meet high work standards for self and others while accomplishing tasks quickly and thoroughly.
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a golf cart.
Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively express ideas and interact with a wide array of individuals in an exemplary manner consistent with USGA values.
Able to work well under pressure and assume full responsibility for projects.
Able to read and interpret manuals, diagrams, and schematics with a strong attention to all details of a project.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Able to think logically and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
Able to assemble, disassemble, repair, or modify structures and work with various tools and equipment (including but not limited to drills, hammers, nails, screwdrivers, box cutters, knives, trucks/golf carts/etc.)
Ensures a neat, clean, and safe work environment by cleaning work areas and discarding materials following USGA sustainability guidelines
Able to work long and strenuous hours including holidays and weekends.
Compliance with all USGA safety and operations policies, procedures, and practices

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in event operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist USGA staff with the preparation and set-up of on-site facilities (i.e., corporate hospitality, media center, vendor compounds, volunteer village, office trailers, etc.)
Prepare for staff arrivals by distributing and setting up equipment (chairs, mini-fridges, furniture, office equipment, tables, water coolers, picnic tables, golf carts etc.
Facilitate vendor/USGA departmental requests in a timely manner.
Work with the package distribution team to deliver items throughout the property.
Assist vendors and USGA staff with tear-down and clean-up procedures following the completion of the Championship.
Work with USGA staff on installation, removal, and storage of Championship equipment
Assist other U.S. Open departments as necessary.