United States Golf Association (USGA) · 2 months ago
2026 U.S. Women's Open Merchandise Intern
The United States Golf Association (USGA) is a mission-based organization focused on unifying the golf community and showcasing talent through various championships. The Merchandise Intern will assist with merchandise setup, operations, and volunteer management during the U.S. Women’s Open, gaining comprehensive experience in the merchandise operations of a major championship.
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Responsibilities
Assist with merchandise set-up and visual displays in the Merchandise Pavilion (50 hours)
Assist in running the Merchandise Pavilion for the Championship (70 hours)
Assist with breakdown of the merchandise operation (40 hours)
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be capable to assist in the movement of boxes weighing approximately 30-70 lbs., especially during early May and Memorial Day weekend
Teamwork
Communication is the key to being successful in this role. Working together with fellow interns to execute daily tasks is one of your main responsibilities
Leadership
Opportunity to lead volunteers and become a resource for the Merchandise Staff to communicate to vendors and other USGA Staff. Play a huge role as eyes and ears of the operation
Creativity
Freedom to create and take ownership of a project. Great opportunity to present new ideas. Influence on Visual Merchandising during tent stocking
Flexibility
Ability to jump from task to task quickly as well as picking up where someone left off on any given project. In this role, you will learn flexibility is key, in order to adjust the plan under different circumstances to achieve the same goal
Benefits
Mentoring Relationships
Networking Opportunities (Vendors, USGA Staff, Volunteers)
Company
United States Golf Association (USGA)
The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game’s best talent through the U.S.
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