2027 U.S. Open Mid-Term Championship Office Intern

USGA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Championship Office Intern will support the day-to-day administrative management of the Championship Office and focus heavily on the Volunteer Program for the 2027 U.S. Open Mid-Term Championship. The role includes advance preparation and setup, responsibilities during Championship week, and post-Championship breakdown. Interns will gain experience in sports management and see how a major golf championship is conducted. The Championship Office is a fast-paced environment requiring the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks. Work takes place in a typical office setting as well as outdoors, and may involve lifting boxes and manual labor. In the weeks leading up to the Championship, interns will work at least 40 hours per week; as the event approaches, workweeks may increase to more than 80 hours and include several weekends. The stated requirement allows for workweeks of 40–100+ hours. The internship runs from March 22, 2027, through June 30, 2027, in Pebble Beach, California. Pay is $17.40 per hour, subject to applicable California wage and overtime laws. A housing stipend is provided.

Requirements

Ability to work long, strenuous hours, including workweeks of 40–100+ hours.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a golf cart.
Effective communication with a wide variety of people involved in a national championship.
Resourceful, presentable, courteous, friendly, and organized demeanor.
Good follow-up skills and ability to handle issues quickly and calmly.
Team-first mentality, with the ability to work independently and support the team.
Ability to use Microsoft Office software, including above-average knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to prepare presentations using PowerPoint and printed materials.
Demonstrated ability to follow and execute detailed plans, anticipate and analyze problems, and provide logical solutions.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

Answer incoming emails and phone calls to the 2027 U.S. Open Championship Office.
Prepare mailings, open incoming mail, and handle UPS shipping and receiving.
Maintain office supplies and order items as needed; make local trips to pick up items when necessary.
Assist with taking and distributing meeting notes.
Help create volunteer correspondence, including emails and the Volunteer Newsletter.
Assist with volunteer training by organizing session materials, credential packets, and volunteer handbooks; distributing credentials and other information; and preparing and presenting PowerPoint presentations about the Championship.
Manage volunteer concerns, questions, and requests before and during the Championship.
Assist Committee Chairs with volunteer scheduling, site visits, and management of volunteer committees.
Set up, organize, and tear down volunteer areas on Championship grounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.