Internship Opportunities: American Junior Golf Association

About the AJGA

The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.

In-House Communications Internship Description

The AJGA is seeking a Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Sports Business or Mass Communications major to assist the in-house communications staff of a nonprofit golf association with daily communications tasks. The internship will include a well-rounded focus of media relations, writing and editing news and feature stories, design and creation of publications, advertisements and signage, web site maintenance, social media and multimedia presentation as well as administrative tasks such as organizing files, photography and publications.

Responsibilities

-Write, design and edit Association materials

-Responsible for writing and editing news and feature stories

-Execute a weekly media plan start-to-finish including elements of PR and sponsor relations

-Generate, edit and design content for the AJGA’s digital magazine The Insider, and blog

-Conduct interviews

-Assist full-time staff with special projects

-Help with website content and maintenance

-Assist with administrative tasks such as organizing files, photography, news clippings and publications  

-Media, public and sponsor relations        

-Video editing and archiving

-Customer service

Qualifications

-Ability to operate independently but be a key part of a team.

-Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high volume.

-Written communications including a command of the English language.

-Golf knowledge is preferred, but not mandatory

-Basic experience with Microsoft Office and web research

-Knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

-Knowledge of AP Style

-Knowledge of Adobe Premier, After Effects and Final Cut 

-Pro is preferred for video internship applicants

-Outstanding writing and editing skills

-Highly motivated

For more information and to apply today, head to CareerLink, Job ID # 37674

Spring/Summer Communications Internship Description

The AJGA is looking for talented and well-rounded applicants to serve as communications interns. The communications internship is an entry-level position and you must be 21 at the start of the internship. Interns will travel extensively throughout the United States during the internship to help conduct national junior golf tournaments.

Responsibilities

-Prepare each tournament’s printed materials

-Shoot photography and video footage

-Conduct interviews

-Distribute post-round results and news releases to local and national media

-Maintain media, public and sponsor relations

-Execute the AJGA’s social media plan

-Blog and write features for the The Insider

-Update the AJGA’s website

-On-course rules officiating

-Start and score players

-Monitor equipment inventory, maintenance and replenishment

-Public speaking

-Customer service

Qualifications

-Excellent communication, public speaking and public relations skills

-Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite

-Experience in sports information, media relations or newspaper writing is ideal

-Outstanding writing and editing skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

-Ability to work and communicate in a team atmosphere

-Experience in photography, video and social media

-Published media clips preferred

-Highly motivated

-Golf knowledge is preferred, but not mandatory

-Willingness to take an active leadership role amongst diverse teammates

-Mindset to be flexible and fulfill Operations Intern tasks when required

For more information and to apply today, head to CareerLink, Job ID # 37669 / 37670

Spring/Summer Tournament Operations Internship Description

The AJGA is looking for talented and well-rounded applicants to serve as operations interns. The operations internship is an entry-level position and you must be 21 at the start of the internship. Interns will travel extensively throughout the United States during the internship to help conduct national junior golf tournaments.

Responsibilities

-On-course rules officiating

-General tournament set-up and preparation

-Golf course set-up and preparation

-Start and score players

-Monitor equipment inventory, maintenance and replenishment

-Public speaking

-Customer Service

-Operation and maintenance of company vehicles

-Working with golf course staff, sponsors, stakeholders and volunteers

-Maintain and work within a tournament budget

Qualifications

-Golf knowledge is a preferred, but not mandatory

-Experience in event management/operations is preferred

-Past experience in a team environment

-Efficiency, multi-tasking and time management

-Ability to work and communicate in a team atmosphere

-Highly motivated and self-starter

-Willingness to take an active leadership role

-Excellent communication and public speaking skills

-Basic computer knowledge and skills (Microsoft Office)

-Fiscally responsible

For more information and to apply today, head to CareerLink, Job ID # 37671 / 37672