Virginia State Golf Association Communications Intern

USGA • Midlothian, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia State Golf Association is seeking a USGA P.J. Boatwright Communications Intern for the golf season. The internship lasts three months, generally May through August, with flexible start and end dates based on the intern’s school schedule. The role offers exposure to different facets of a state golf association, with an emphasis on video production, communications, and social media. Time is divided between Association events and championships and the office in Midlothian, Virginia.

The USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship Program provides short-term, entry-level experience for people interested in careers in golf administration, while helping state and regional golf associations promote amateur golf. The intern must arrange local housing and provide their own automobile transportation. Travel-related expenses and use of a personal automobile for official business are reimbursed.

Requirements

• College degree completed or in progress.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Interest in golf.
• Willingness to travel within Virginia.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong work ethic and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent news writing and editing skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Up-to-date computer skills and working knowledge of Canva, social media platforms, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other creative programs.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and work outside in extreme weather and temperatures.
• Must arrange for housing in the area and provide personal automobile transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred area of study or background in journalism, communications, graphic design, public relations, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Promote awareness of Association events, programs, and services.
• Write content for the Association’s website.
• Contribute news and feature stories to the Association’s magazine.
• Cover tournaments by writing assigned stories and recaps.
• Provide video coverage during assigned tournaments.
• Post tournament updates on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.
• Produce assigned video packages.
• Provide photography at Association tournaments and events.
• Support the VSGA’s HubSpot CRM and marketing automation tools.

Benefits

• $2,000 per month, plus overtime.
• Food and accommodation expenses paid when traveling.
• Company vehicle for use when traveling.
• Staff apparel.
• Reimbursement of related expenses when traveling on VSGA business.
• Reimbursement for use of a personal automobile while on official business.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern