Intern - Event Services

PGA Tour•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Best Players Need the Best People. Responsible for assisting the Event Services Manager with hospitality, sponsorship activation and client services. QUALIFICATIONS Graduating senior or graduate student in an accredited four-year college or university or currently possess a bachelor’s degree Sports Marketing/Management, Marketing, Management, Communications or comparable liberal arts majors preferred Ability to work in a team environment Public relations skills and ability to communicate with staff, volunteers, corporate clients, club members and general public Must take initiative, operate proactively and think independently in project management and problem solving Capacity to work on several projects simultaneously Self-discipline with schedule and time management Organization, attention to detail and follow-through are crucial Strong computer skills RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES Communication and public relations with corporate clients and / or volunteers Tracking of contracts, client information and accounts receivable Coordination of client ticket and credential fulfillment Oversee the Tournament’s Hospitality website and update as requested Assist with execution of the Pro-Am and Honorary Observer programs Client services during tournament week which may include client interaction Assist with marketing campaign, working with local partners to promote the event Assist with the coordination the Tournament’s social media efforts Actively participate in event pre-planning & logistics Work closely with the Tournament’s title sponsor and host club Volunteer duties (if applicable: ) Recruit volunteers through local charities and community organizations Manage the volunteer database system Assist the volunteer leadership with communication and scheduling Manage volunteer uniform distribution & training sessions Oversee the Tournament’s volunteer communication including website and monthly newsletter Assist with Tournament’s grassroots marketing campaign, working with local partners to promote the event Special projects or other duties as assigned

Requirements

Graduating senior or graduate student in an accredited four-year college or university or currently possess a bachelor’s degree
Ability to work in a team environment
Public relations skills and ability to communicate with staff, volunteers, corporate clients, club members and general public
Must take initiative, operate proactively and think independently in project management and problem solving
Capacity to work on several projects simultaneously
Self-discipline with schedule and time management
Organization, attention to detail and follow-through are crucial
Strong computer skills

Nice To Haves

Sports Marketing/Management, Marketing, Management, Communications or comparable liberal arts majors preferred

Responsibilities

Communication and public relations with corporate clients and / or volunteers
Tracking of contracts, client information and accounts receivable
Coordination of client ticket and credential fulfillment
Oversee the Tournament’s Hospitality website and update as requested
Assist with execution of the Pro-Am and Honorary Observer programs
Client services during tournament week which may include client interaction
Assist with marketing campaign, working with local partners to promote the event
Assist with the coordination the Tournament’s social media efforts
Actively participate in event pre-planning & logistics
Work closely with the Tournament’s title sponsor and host club
Recruit volunteers through local charities and community organizations
Manage the volunteer database system
Assist the volunteer leadership with communication and scheduling
Manage volunteer uniform distribution & training sessions
Oversee the Tournament’s volunteer communication including website and monthly newsletter
Assist with Tournament’s grassroots marketing campaign, working with local partners to promote the event
Special projects or other duties as assigned