Assistant Manager, Championship Agronomy
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. About this role: The Assistant Manager, Championship Agronomy will support the Senior Director, Championship Agronomy and other consulting agronomists, providing championship agronomy services across venues in the United States and Mexico. Responsibilities include advance site visits, data collection and reporting, conduct of events and creating summary reports as necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of relevant work experience, preferably as an Assistant Superintendent
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Polished and professional demeanor
- Ability to travel extensively
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-site visits for assigned host sites.
- Data collection for putting greens in support of on-site agronomists for USGA championships and other events.
- Produce agronomic reports, pre-tournament and post tournament reports for tournament officials in preferred formats.
- Data organization and analysis across USGA championships to maintain consistency for all championship reporting.
- Develop content and make presentations on agronomic and sustainability topics while advancing the Green Section expertise, outreach, and programs available from the USGA.
- Develop articles as assigned that inform the golfing public (superintendents, golfers, course officials, etc.) on timely agronomic topics related to tournament golf.
- Maintain a fundamental understanding of the USGA strategic plan and goals for a culture of excellence.
- Collaborate and assist with departmental activities and projects, as assigned.
Benefits
- 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
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
