Championships Special Events Leader

PGA of America•Frisco, TX

10d

About The Position

Join a team of proud, passionate, and caring people that together share their diverse talents and backgrounds to serve our members and grow the game of golf. Being at the PGA of America means you are supported, respected, and appreciated for your contributions. The Championship Special Events Leader oversees the planning, execution, and management of special events within the Championship Department, including but not limited to the PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship, Women’s PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, and related Member and Amateur Tournaments. This role is responsible for all aspects of Special Events operations, including culinary and beverage services, hotel accommodations, scheduling, transportation, communications, and experiential elements such as audio-visual and décor. The Leader will build, maintain, and expand relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, partners, host sites, sponsors and staff. The role is also responsible for negotiating competitive rates and ensuring the highest standards of service and experience for all events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from an accredited college or university an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years team management experience.
Travel and hospitality experience required
Must have thorough knowledge of administrative principles and procedures with the ability to work on various projects and programs as assigned.
A knowledge of organization functions of a business operation.
Skills in planning and organizing.
Ability to understand legal and contractual terminology as it pertains to event contracting.
Working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.
Basic fluency in artificial intelligence (AI) tools and concepts. This includes using AI to enhance business operations and drive innovation, enabling us to better serve our Members and stakeholders.
Leadership: Ability to lead and influence across the organization while successfully cultivating cross-functional teamwork.
Ability to travel approximately 20%, including overnight travel for up to two weeks on-site each year at assigned events.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.