Partnerships Internship

The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game’s best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf’s future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. The USGA’s headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC. For more, visit usga.org. 

About this role: 

From the USGA Handicap System, to conducting what are regarded as golf’s most prestigious championships, to modernizing the delivery of the game’s Rules, and supporting sustainable golf course management practices, the United States Golf Association promotes the health of a game that inspires, challenges, and rewards like nothing else can.

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that works together to enhance the game through partner support?

Connected by shared interests and strategic priorities, we partner with distinguished global organizations to create year-round programs that deliver on common goals, build stronger relationships with key audiences, and positively impact the game of golf. As an intern of the USGA Partnerships team, you will have the opportunity to work with the functional area that is responsible for the successful integration and ongoing service to the USGA’s corporate partnerships. This role will assist the day-to-day leads on partner accounts in the planning and execution of fan activations, media and content campaigns, and joint initiatives with the USGA. The position will help evaluate beneficial opportunities for partner integration with the USGA and assist in effectively communicating internally and externally the delivery of value to the USGA and its partnerships. 

What you'll do:

• Exposure to all members of the Partnerships team including those who manage corporate partners, regional partners, and strategic development
• Assist partnerships team in delivering exemplary service and value to existing corporate partners
  • Assist in the planning and execution of elements within each partner agreement (hospitality, social, print, digital and broadcast media, fan experiences, etc.)
  • Assist in the creation of comprehensive recaps and reports for individual partners
• Assist with other special projects and assignments during the championship season such as fan surveying, championship marketing, or business development
• Exposure to many functional areas inside the USGA who help the partnerships team identify and create global strategic partnerships that support our mission year-round and connect the USGA brand with an audience of millions
• Opportunity to support partnerships team onsite at the 2024 U.S. Open Championship and U.S. Women’s Open Championship (Expected travel starting end of May through beginning of July)

Where you'll be: 

• This role will be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus on a hybrid schedule. Employees are expected to spend 3 days per week working in the office, between Monday - Thursday.

What you bring:

• Rising college Junior or Senior preferred
• Specialization in marketing, business, communications, advertising, or related field
• Able to lift heavy items (up to 50lbs), while practicing Safe Lifting and/or with the assistance of others.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, presentation and writing skills
• Proficiency in creating presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to take initiative and operate toward a goal without daily supervision
• Ability to manage short-term and long-term projects simultaneously
• Familiarity and expertise with different advertising mediums, social marketing platforms, and digital data measurements
• Collaborative energy and spirit
• Creative thinker and problem-solver
• Interest in golf / sports preferred

The USGA is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization believes we are stronger by embracing our diverse backgrounds and perspectives, promoting equity so all teammates can excel and grow in their careers, and fostering experiences to drive inclusion in our workplace and game. Golf is a game for everyone, and you are always welcome.