Monday, February 20, 2012

USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 9, 2012
DESCRIPTION
Working under the direction of the Executive Director and senior staff, the intern will learn about all aspects of amateur golf administration including the following:
General office administration
  • Compile and maintain office records.
  • Answer phone and respond to inquiries.
  • Assist with mailings and preparation for seminars, meetings and championships.
  • Process and package membership materials for shipping.
Conduct of statewide golf championships
  • Assist in all aspects of tournament administration - pairings, mailings to contestants, scoring, course
  • marking, rules, etc.
  • Assist with preparation of information for competitors.
  • Prepare score sheets for scoreboards and competition scorecards.
  • Assist Rules Officials and Administrators at tournament sites.
  • Compile data for Player of the Year Points System.
Communications and media relations
  • Take photographs and/or video at tournament sites.
  • Assist with preparation of items for website and news outlets.
  • Help prepare reports for media and articles for association publications.
  • Assist in writing and posting material on association’s web site and e-newsletter.
  • Assist in writing and layout of Yearbook, Membership Directory and Club Calendar
Handicap and Course Rating Administration
  • Assist with administration of handicap services.
  • Assist with preparation and conduct of meetings and seminars.
  • Assist course raters in the field.
  • Assist in computer input of data and production of rating reports for clubs.
LOCATION
Urbandale, Iowa


DURATION
May through August 2012


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong consideration will be given to individuals who:
  • Are pursuing an education in sports administration, marketing or a related field;
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills;
  • Have strong computer skills (website, graphic design, publishing software knowledge a big plus);
  • Have a background in and an appreciation for the game of golf.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Employer:  Iowa Golf Association
Name: Bill Dickens
Title:  Executive Director
E-mail:  dwdickens@iowagolf.org

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