Northern Ohio Golf Association Marketing P.J. Boatwright Internship

USGA•Cleveland, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Northern Ohio Golf Association is seeking a USGA P.J. Boatwright Marketing and Social Media Intern for the upcoming golf season. This three-month internship runs from May through August, with flexible start and end dates based on the student’s school schedule. The position is based in North Olmsted, Ohio, and balances work at golf events and championships with time in the Association’s office. The intern will be exposed to different aspects of a state golf association, particularly photography, writing, communications, and social media, as well as other membership activities. The internship is part of the USGA P.J. Boatwright Jr. Internship Program, established in 1991 to give people interested in golf administration short-term, entry-level experience while helping state and regional golf associations promote amateur golf. Interns may assist with tournaments, junior golf programs, membership services, and other activities. The program commonly provides exposure to tournament preparation, administration, and post-tournament business. The Northern Ohio Golf Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1917. It serves as the region’s governing body for amateur golf and promotes the game throughout Northern Ohio. It serves 155 clubs and more than 43,000 individual members.

Requirements

A college degree, completed or in progress.
A valid driver’s license.
A strong interest in golf.
Willingness to travel within the state.
Strong organization and exceptional time-management skills.
A strong work ethic, verbal and written communication skills, and 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 arrange housing in the area and provide automobile transportation.
Ability to lift 40 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and work outdoors in extreme weather and temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Background or field of study in marketing, journalism, communications, graphic design, public relations, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Work with the Manager of Marketing to promote awareness of events, programs, and services.
Write content for the Association’s website.
Contribute news and feature stories to the Association’s website and Ohio.golf.
Write tournament stories and recaps as assigned.
Provide video coverage during tournaments as assigned.
Provide tournament updates through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Contribute video packages as assigned.
Take photographs at Association tournaments and events as assigned.