2027 USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship – Junior Golf

USGA•Lafayette, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The P.J. Boatwright Intern will work closely with the Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) Executive Director and staff and gain experience across golf operations, championship administration, and junior golf. The intern will help deliver LGA Championships, Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (LJGT) events, and USGA Qualifiers, and assist with camps and competitions for Team Louisiana, part of the United States National Development Program. The role offers exposure to event management, communication, and leadership while supporting the growth of junior golf in Louisiana. The intern will interact with LGA member clubs, junior golfers and their parents, golf professionals, turf maintenance crews, LGA Board members, sponsors, volunteers, and USGA staff. Duties involve office and customer-service work as well as tournament preparation and operations at golf courses. The position requires frequent travel across Louisiana, outdoor work, and a flexible schedule that can include early mornings, weekends, and extended hours. The approximate internship dates are May 3 through August 31, 2027, with flexible start and end dates. The intern must be able to reside near LGA headquarters in Lafayette, Louisiana, for the internship. Compensation is $2,500 per month, with job expenses such as mileage, staff uniforms, and meals while traveling covered.

Requirements

Self-motivated, personable, and enthusiastic, with a strong work ethic.
Outgoing and comfortable engaging with a diverse group of golfers.
Strong conflict-resolution and communication skills, including the ability to handle challenging situations effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional customer-service abilities.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail.
Punctual and reliable.
Able to work a flexible schedule that includes extended hours, early mornings, and weekends, and travel frequently across Louisiana.
Physically capable of lifting heavy event equipment, such as ice chests, tee markers, flags, and tents.
Able to reside near the LGA headquarters in Lafayette, Louisiana, for the duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

A strong interest in golf administration or sports management is preferred; a golf background is not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with general office duties, including customer relationship management (CRM) updates and member correspondence.
Help manage the LJGT membership roster, including registration and distribution of membership packages.
Create events, pairings, starting times, and tournament materials in Golf Genius software.
Attend course ratings as needed with the LGA Director of Member Services.
Perform pre-tournament tasks, including course marking, course setup, and preparation of starting and scoring areas.
Assist with tournament operations for LGA Championships, LJGT events, and USGA Qualifiers.
Set up TV leaderboards.
Manage LGA and LJGT equipment, including tee markers, flags, tents, radios, and coolers.
Coordinate with event volunteers and assist with radios and pace-of-play monitoring.
Ensure Golf Genius live mobile scoring is functioning properly for each pairing group.
Respond to customer inquiries by phone and email, including questions about Golf Genius and registration.
Work with the LGA Director of Communications on tournament-related social media, event photos, and timely updates.
Assist with tournament breakdown.
Assist with trophy and gift presentations at the conclusion of championships.
Write thank-you notes to host-club golf staff and ensure Player of the Year points are updated on the LGA website.
Contribute to other projects as directed by LGA staff.
Help Team Louisiana Captain Jake Norris plan and coordinate camps and competitions for Team Louisiana.