Virginia State Golf Association Marketing and Membership Intern

USGA • Midlothian, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia State Golf Association (VSGA) is seeking a USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern for the upcoming golf season. The internship lasts three months, May through August, with flexible start and end dates based on the school schedule. Based at the VSGA office in Midlothian, Virginia, the intern will travel throughout Virginia to engage with member clubs, individual members, and event participants. The role promotes the VSGA and golf in the commonwealth through in-person communication, social media, photography, and support for events, programs, and services. The internship is intended to provide short-term, entry-level experience for people interested in a career in golf administration.

The intern will promote VSGA membership and the VIP Golf Card, create and share photo, video, social media, and marketing content, and support golfers and clubs using VSGA handicap and tournament-management systems. The role also includes assisting staff with projects using HubSpot CRM and marketing automation tools.

The internship pays $2,000 per month plus overtime. Food and accommodation expenses are paid when traveling, and a company vehicle is available for travel. The intern must arrange housing in the area and provide their own automobile transportation; eligible business travel expenses and use of a personal automobile on official business are reimbursed.

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 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.
• Must arrange housing in the area and provide personal automobile transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Canva, social media platforms, Adobe Creative Cloud, 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 photo database.
• Promote the VSGA, membership benefits, and the VIP Golf Card in person and digitally.
• Coordinate with member clubs to arrange times to promote VSGA membership and the VIP Golf Card to golfers at their facilities.
• 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.

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 on official business.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern