2026 Oregon Golf Association PJ Boatwright Intern

Employment OpportunityThe Oregon Golf Association (OGA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit membership association. Founded in 1924 the OGA was initially established to conduct the Oregon Amateur Championship. Since its founding more than 90 years ago the OGA has expanded its efforts to tirelessly promote foster and grow the game of golf providing a multitude of benefits and services to 50000 members and 300-member golf clubs throughout Oregon and Southwest :P.J. Boatwright Jr. Internship (Funded in part through a grant from the United States Golf Association)Status: Two Championships and Events Interns (69-month positions): Must be available for work between March through December of 2026. Dates of internship beginning/ending negotiable. Position open until filled. Position Summary: To offer a comprehensive introduction and extensive training experience for a qualified intern preparing for a career in golf The P.J. Boatwright Jr. Intern will work primarily with OGAs Championship and Events Department this includes adult and Junior championships and events; with additional departmental exposure to the Oregon Golf Association including events Handicapping and Course Rating Communications and Marketing and Member/Club Relations and Areas of Responsibility (include but not limited to) OGA Championships and Events Department: Assist with operations of all Championships events and OGA Junior Golf events and USGA Qualifiers operated by the OGA. General tournament set-up and preparation including drafting local rules player eligibility and course marking and set-up including equipment set-up and operational responsibilities as required to ensure tournaments run effectively and support and with players on and off the course via e-mail and phone use of the tournament software Golf Genius TM product. Monitoring equipment inventory maintenance and replenishment. Social medial which includes event recaps and creative design work. Create newsletter with results recaps and photos from the the USGA Intern Orientation in New Jersey in May 2024. Duties include course marking event set-up drafting local rules entry flow player eligibility and membership event recaps and pre-administration. This position will have significant interaction with players and volunteers on the course via e-mail and phone. Secondary Areas of ResponsibilityHandicapping and Course Rating: Expected to accompany the Manager of Course Rating on a course rating trip. Intern will receive exposure to GHIN membership & the administration of the USGA Handicap and Marketing: Will assist with media (photographing and writing) coverage for tournaments and will be expected to update the association website and social media sites. The intern will help maintain data in the association CRM. If experienced graphic design duties may be Association Support: Provide support to all staff including but not limited to answering phones processing mailers operating various office college degree (completed or in progress) preferred but not required. Applicants must have a high interest in golf administration be self-motivated personable willing to work flexible hours and possess strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in MS Office is essential. Golf background is helpful but not required. USGA employees USGA committee members OGA employees or board members as well as relatives of all the forementioned; individuals are not eligible for the internship be an amateur golfer. PGM Students are eligible. PGA professionals/apprentices are ineligible. Work ScheduleMonday to Friday 8:30 am-5 pm with some nights and weekends position requires some overnight are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age disability gender identity marital or veteran status or any other protected Benefits Monthly salary that is to be determined w/overtime. Paid holidays during internship. Complimentary golf at the OGA Golf Course; food & merchandise discounts at the OGA Golf Course. Expenses on work related travel covered. Opportunity to learn and be introduced to golf administration at one of the largest geographic golf associations in the country. Email Resume and Cover Letter to:Brent Whittaker Senior Director of Championships &