2027 Corporate Hospitality Support Intern

USGA • Monterey, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Hospitality Support Intern supports the behind-the-scenes execution of corporate hospitality venues at the 2027 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links and/or the 2027 U.S. Women’s Open at Inverness Club. The role provides hands-on exposure to planning, client management, hospitality operations, and the USGA departments involved in championship execution. Interns represent the USGA professionally while communicating with clients, vendors, volunteers, and internal teams, troubleshooting needs in real time, and helping deliver a smooth, service-focused hospitality experience before, during, and after championship week.

Before the championship, interns help prepare hospitality venues through setup, build-out, facility cleaning, inspections, and client load-in. During championship week, they support daily operations such as access control, venue cleanliness, logistics, client requests, and real-time troubleshooting, coordinating with staff, vendors, and volunteers. After the championship, they assist with client load-out, venue breakdown, and organization of remaining materials. The work includes a variety of hands-on operational tasks, physical work, and cleaning.

Assignment dates vary by championship and are confirmed during selection. The 2027 U.S. Open assignment runs June 1–21, 2027, in Monterey, California; the 2027 U.S. Women’s Open assignment runs May 26–June 7, 2027, in Toledo, Ohio. Candidates selected for both championships are anticipated to commit from May 26–June 21, 2027. The position is on-site at the assigned championship location. Housing is provided, and travel from Toledo to Monterey is covered by the USGA for interns assigned to both championships. Pay is $18.00 per hour. Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing their interest, relevant experience, comfort with physical outdoor work, and availability; applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Requirements

• Ability to lift heavy items while practicing safe lifting and/or with the assistance of others.
• Ability to remain on one's feet for extended periods, including 12 or more hours.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to take initiative and effectively execute directions.
• Collaborative, high-energy, and spirited approach.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Interest in hospitality sales and/or service.
• Submit a cover letter addressing the requested topics; applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate students are preferred.
• Previous experience in hospitality, event operations, customer service, sports, or another fast-paced environment is requested for discussion in the cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare hospitality venues before the championship, including setup, build-out needs, facility cleaning, inspections, and client load-in.
• Support daily hospitality operations during championship week, including access control, venue cleanliness, logistics, client requests, and real-time troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with staff, vendors, and volunteers to keep hospitality spaces operating smoothly.
• Assist with client load-out, hospitality space breakdown, and organization of remaining materials after the championship.
• Take on varied hands-on hospitality and operational tasks, including physical work and cleaning, as needed.
• Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, volunteers, and internal teams while representing the USGA.

Benefits

• Housing provided at each championship location for selected interns.
• USGA-covered travel from Toledo to Monterey for interns selected to work both championships.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed