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AJGA Tournament Operations and Communications Internships
The AJGA is looking for talented and well-rounded applicants to serve as tournament operations and communications interns. The tournament operations and communications internship is an entry-level position and applicants must be at least 20 years old prior to May 18. The interns will travel extensively throughout the United States during the internship to help conduct national junior golf tournaments. The AJGA hires more than 50 interns between our spring and summer internships to help the full-time staff conduct more than 80 events throughout the year.
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AJGA staff take a team photo on the water at
Berkeley Hall Club in Bluffton, S.C. |
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AJGA staff and players strike a pose after completing the Great
Golf Ball Race at the 2010 Natural Resource Partners Bluegrass Junior. |
Tournament Operations Internship Job Responsibilities
- On-course rules officiating
- General tournament set-up and preparation
- Golf course set-up and preparation
- Starting and scoring of players
- Monitoring equipment inventory, maintenance and replenishment
- Public speaking
Communications Internship Job Responsibilities
In addition to the above duties, Communications interns will:
- Post results and news releases
- Prepare each tournament’s printed materials
- Tournament photography
- Distribute results to local and national media
- Update the AJGA’s website
- Media and public relations
Internship Details
Spring: March – May 2011; Summer May – September 2011 (end dates vary depending on your school schedule). Interns are paid $225/week, and the AJGA will cover all lodging and food expenses, as well as most travel expenses. This internship may be used to receive college credit. Polo Golf/Polo Ralph Lauren uniforms, Under Armour shoes and Bolle sunglasses will be provided for all interns.
Applications
The application to apply for a 2011 internship with the AJGA will be available September 1. Application deadlines and requirements will be posted at that time.
Contact
For questions regarding the internship you may contact Lauren Shelly, Manager of Recruiting and Special Events, via email at lshelly@ajga.org or 770-868-4200, ext. 1753.
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