2027 U.S. Women's Open Short-Term Merchandise Intern

USGA•Toledo, OH

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Short-Term Merchandise Intern supports the USGA’s merchandise operations at the 2027 U.S. Women’s Open at Inverness Club and the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. The internship spans early May to early July and provides experience in retail operations at major championships, including work on the loading dock, in the office, and in the Merchandise Pavilion. The intern helps prepare the pavilion for opening, supports merchandise operations during the championships, and assists with the operation’s breakdown. Work includes fixture assembly and maintenance, inventory organization and replenishment, visual merchandising, customer service, volunteer support, shipment processing, and packing and shipping remaining merchandise and supplies. The posting indicates averages of 50 hours for setup, 70 hours for championship operations, and 40 hours for breakdown; overall hours are 40 to 105 per week, with overtime according to state regulations. Candidates must be capable of assisting with moving boxes weighing approximately 30–70 pounds, especially during early May and Memorial Day weekend.

Requirements

Teamwork and the ability to work with fellow interns to execute daily tasks.
Strong communication skills.
Leadership and the ability to lead volunteers and serve as a resource for Merchandise Staff communicating with vendors and other USGA Staff.
Creativity and willingness to take ownership of projects, present ideas, and contribute to visual merchandising.
Flexibility to move quickly between tasks and adapt plans to changing circumstances.
Ability to assist with moving boxes weighing approximately 30–70 pounds, especially during early May and Memorial Day weekend.

Responsibilities

Assist with merchandise setup and visual displays in the Merchandise Pavilion.
Work with fixture and merchandise vendors to prepare the pavilion for opening.
Assemble and maintain fixtures, including moving and cleaning them; load in products; organize inventory; and manage visual merchandising and backstock.
Support operational tasks that help bring the merchandise operation to life.
Support the Merchandise Pavilion during the championships, including customer service, inventory replenishment, and maintaining merchandise standards.
Work with vendors as needed and help oversee volunteers across areas of the merchandise operation.
Manage volunteers and help ensure day-to-day operations run efficiently.
Assist with Merchandise Volunteer check-in and volunteer apparel exchange.
Receive and process replenishment shipments, prepare merchandise for the sales floor, and complete product tagging and barcode application as needed.
Support ending inventory procedures.
Package and ship remaining merchandise and operational supplies.
Work with the fixture vendor to dismantle displays, organize equipment, and prepare the office trailer for departure.

Benefits

Mentoring relationships.
Networking opportunities with vendors, USGA Staff, and volunteers.
Housing and travel accommodations for interns traveling with the USGA throughout the internship; candidates local to a championship site may be eligible for limited travel reimbursement.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees.
Retirement plans with an annual USGA contribution.
Programs promoting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Paid time off and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day off.
Off-site team-building events.
On-site gym and golf simulator.
Professional development opportunities.