[Hiring] Championship Intern @USGA

Role Description

The USGA is hiring five (5) Championship Interns for the 2027 season. From February through October, interns carry real responsibility for the administration of our national championships:

• Managing qualifying
• Serving the competitors and Allied Golf Associations
• Working on site at championships alongside the staff and volunteers

This internship is among the most direct routes into the industry, with hands-on training in:

• Sports management
• Championship operations
• Volunteer management
• Customer service

Travel is a substantial component of the role — an estimated 45 to 50+ days across the season in support of multiple championships. Relocation to New Jersey is not required, though local candidates benefit from additional networking and on-site opportunities by working out of USGA headquarters in Liberty Corner, NJ. All successful candidates will attend a one-week orientation at USGA Headquarters that includes structured training, department briefings, and time with staff from across the organization.

Interns build genuine depth across:

• Event operations
• Player relations
• Business analytics
• Communication
• Volunteer management

Each intern also completes a capstone project during the season and presents it to USGA staff.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or have recently completed, a Bachelor's degree
• Competitive or administrative golf experience, or a clear interest in a career in golf administration, the Rules of Golf, and championship operations
• The ability to work independently while supporting the team around you
• Effective communication with a wide range of individuals involved in conducting a national championship
• Strong follow-up skills, and the ability to resolve issues quickly and calmly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• A valid driver’s license (a REAL ID or passport is required for air travel)
• Access to a reliable motor vehicle (local applicants)
• A demonstrated ability to follow and execute detailed plans, and to anticipate problems and offer sound, logical solutions
• The composure to work well under pressure and to adapt as conditions change
• A strong work ethic — resourceful, professional, courteous, personable, and organized

Requirements

• Support on-site championship operations at approximately three to five championships, including:
• Equipment inventory and management
• Golf course marking and setup
• Player services
• Event operations
• Scoring and administration of the Rules Office
• Work directly with USGA championship staff, host club staff and leadership, and lead championship volunteers
• Train volunteers on scoring procedures, on-course status boards, and operating standards
• Represent the USGA Championships team professionally and positively at all times

Benefits

• Pay: $18.00/hr, subject to applicable New Jersey wage and overtime laws
• Internship Dates: February 1, 2027 - October 2027 (flexible start and end dates)
• Location: Liberty Corner, New Jersey is preferred; Remote candidates will also be considered
• Championship Interns work a 40-hour week for the duration of the internship and travel to three to five championships during the season
• The USGA covers or reimburses all travel and championship-related expenses
• The ability to work out of our headquarters in Liberty Corner, NJ, is valuable and highly encouraged for local candidates or those able to relocate for the duration of the internship
• If interns are not local to the New Jersey area, reasonable access to a domestic airport is required