Volunteer & Charity Intern - Astros Golf Foundation
About The Position
The Astros Golf Foundation, proud host organization of Houston’s PGA TOUR event, the Texas Children’s Houston Open, is seeking a Volunteer & Charity Intern to support our team in preparation for this marquee tournament. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assisting with volunteer recruitment and scheduling, coordinating event-day logistics, supporting program communications, and maintaining program records. In addition to the Texas Children’s Houston Open, this internship will also involve supporting other high-profile events produced by the Astros Golf Foundation. The selected individual must be professional and able to manage a significant volume of confidential information with discretion. This candidate will work directly with the Volunteer & Charity Coordinator. This internship also includes the opportunity to work collaboratively with other Texas Children’s Houston Open departments, such as Operations, Ticketing, Sponsorship, Finance, and Retail.
Requirements
- At least Junior level college/university student or graduate student enrolled in a related field (Sports Management, PGA Management, Hospitality, Business Management) between January & May
- Reside or willing to relocate to/near the Houston, Texas area from January 4-May 5, 2027, at your own expense.
- Have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation to commute to Memorial Park Golf Course office and to offsite locations
- Must have a desire to gain experience in a professional sports and entertainment environment.
- Have a strong, interpersonal skills that complement a proactive, solution driven, team-oriented work ethic
- Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
- Comfortable making phone calls and meeting with clients/vendors/volunteers/non-profits
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) and internet software (Trust Event and Partner HQ)
- Ability to maintain discretion concerning confidential information
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of golf and golf events is not a requirement but a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist and support the tournament staff with tasks including, but not limited to: Actively recruit volunteers to support the tournament, Assist individuals with volunteer registration, Updates training decks and orders supplies for Volunteer Committee Chairs, Assist Volunteer Coordinator with meetings, credential/uniform packaging, and uniform distribution, Manage volunteer meals during tournament week with Volunteer Coordinator, Manage charity load in/out during tournament week, Assist with post tournament needs.
- Manage volunteer scheduling and reporting
- Track volunteer budget
- Coordinate outreach for raffle items and meals
- Support volunteer recruitment
- Administer Birdies for Charity program and related raffles
- Prepare supply lists and distribute uniforms
- Manage credentials and booth setup
- Assist with volunteer party setup and committee operations
- Coordinate volunteer meals and BFC booth activations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- This is a paid internship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
