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United States Golf Association (USGA) · 1 day ago

2026 U.S. Open Short-Term Championship Office Internship (Southampton, NY)

Shinnecock Hills, NY, USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $17/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

The United States Golf Association (USGA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to unifying the golf community and promoting the game of golf. They are seeking a Short-Term Championship Office Intern to assist in the administrative management of the 2026 U.S. Open Championship, providing valuable experience in sports management and event coordination.

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Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Answering incoming e-mails and phone calls to the 2026 U.S. Open championship office

Preparing mailings, opening incoming mail, handling UPS shipping/receiving

Maintain all necessary office supplies and order items as necessary. May require local trips to pick-up items as needed

Assist in taking and distributing notes for meetings as necessary

Assisting with the creation of various correspondence, including emails, presentations, and newsletters

Organize and facilitate printing needs with designated vendors as necessary

Help orchestrate volunteer training and credential distribution, including organizing training session materials, credential packets and presenting presentations with necessary championship information

Manage the response to concerns, questions, and requests of volunteers before, during, and post championship

Assist with the training and onboarding of assigned Committee Chairs with tasks such as volunteer scheduling, site visits & walk-throughs, and overall management of their designated volunteer committees

Assist with setting up, overseeing, and tearing down volunteer areas on championship grounds

Qualification

Event managementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProfessional demeanorTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Ability to work long and strenuous hours (40 – 100+ hour work week)

Effective communication with a wide variety of individuals involved in a national championship

Resourceful, presentable, courteous, friendly, and organized

Good follow-up skills and ability to handle issues quickly and calmly

Team first mentality

Ability to work independently and support the team

Ability to work with Microsoft Office software – above-average knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, & PowerPoint

Ability to prepare presentations to include PowerPoint and printed materials

Demonstrated ability to follow and execute detailed plans – able to anticipate and analyze problems and provide logical solutions

Ability to work well under pressure

Professional demeanor

Benefits

Accommodations are provided.

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.

Founded in 1985