Virginia State Golf Association Marketing and Membership Intern

USGA•Midlothian, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia State Golf Association (VSGA) is seeking a USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern for the golf season. This three-month internship runs from May to August, with flexible start and end dates based on the intern’s school schedule. The role is based at the VSGA office in Midlothian, Virginia, and includes travel throughout the state to connect with member clubs, individual members, and event participants. The intern will promote the VSGA and golf in Virginia through in-person communication, social media, photography, and marketing materials, while supporting golf events, programs, and services. The USGA P.J. Boatwright Jr. Internship Program, established in 1991, provides short-term, entry-level experience for people interested in careers in golf administration while assisting state and regional golf associations in promoting amateur golf.

Requirements

College degree completed or in progress.
Valid driver’s license.
Interest in golf.
Willingness to travel within Virginia.
Proficiency with social media platforms, especially Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Outgoing personality and comfort interacting with various constituents.
Strong task organization and exceptional time-management skills.
Strong work ethic and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Up-to-date computer skills.
Ability to lift 40 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and work outdoors in extreme weather and temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Canva, social media platforms, Adobe Creative Cloud, and/or other creative programs.
Photography experience.

Responsibilities

Visit VSGA member clubs to raise awareness of events, programs, and services.
Take, share, and save photographs of VSGA member clubs for real-time promotion and a future-use photo database.
Promote the VSGA, membership benefits, and the VIP Golf Card in person and digitally.
Coordinate with member clubs to schedule on-course outreach promoting VSGA membership and the VIP Golf Card to golfers.
Provide video coverage during tournaments.
Post tournament updates on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.
Produce marketing materials for print and digital platforms.
Provide photography at Association tournaments and events.
Support golfers using the MyVSGA and GHIN mobile apps.
Answer club and golfer questions about GHIN handicap management software.
Support clubs using Golf Genius tournament management software.
Assist staff with projects using HubSpot CRM and marketing automation tools.