Role Description

Research, create, and maintain key business relationships with top industry influencers across the country, including but not limited to:

• Golf Courses
• Academies
• High School Coaches
• Top Instructors
• Other Tours
• PGA Sections
• State Golf Associations
• U.S. Kids

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with marketing tools like Constant Contact is a plus.
• Knowledge of and passion for the sport of golf is a plus.

Requirements

• Sponsorship Activations: Support the execution and management of new and ongoing sponsorship deals, ensuring successful delivery of sponsor obligations.
• Prospecting & Research: Conduct research on potential partners and contribute to lead generation efforts.
• Proposal Writing: Assist in drafting sponsorship and partnership proposals.
• Value-In-Kind (VIK) Deals: Help coordinate VIK partnerships, ensuring all commitments are fulfilled.
• Events: Assist in planning and executing online and in-person events for strategic partners.
• Email Marketing & Newsletters: Contribute to the creation and deployment of email marketing campaigns and newsletters.
• General Support: Provide administrative and operational support for business development projects.

Benefits

• Students will be able to use the HJGT internship for college credit. Your institution will decide the amount of credits. All interns must be enrolled in at least one credit.
• Interns will meet and interact with many people and get to know the future stars of the PGA and LPGA tours.
• Interns will be around influential and successful sponsors, parents, and spectators.
• Interns will work closely with golf professionals, directors of golf, and course superintendents.
• The internship serves as an opportunity to obtain full-time employment with the HJGT or through its network.
• Interns will receive hands-on experience with daily tasks that have a significant impact on the organization.
• Opportunity to learn how to manage people, manage departments, and problem solve in a fast and fun environment.