The Rhode Island Golf Association (RIGA) is seeking P.J. Boatwright Jr. interns for the 2021 golf season.
The internship is provided through a grant from the USGA.
“The USGA’s P.J. Boatwright, Jr. internship with the RIGA has been designed to provide an intern with a high-level introduction to the field of golf administration, with a focus on all aspects of conducting amateur golf championships. Additional exposure will be provided in member services, tournament management and other general office administration. The internship will provide a range of hands-on experiences for an individual seeking to pursue a career in golf administration,” writes RIGA as part of the job description.
The internship will start in May and will end in August.
The intern will report to the Director of Women’s Golf, Katie DeCosta.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Tournament preparation
- On course tournament setup and work (starting, scoring and other duties)
- Assist with processing tournament applications
- Maintain tournament entry database
- Coordinating on-course assignments for RIGA volunteers and managing the daily check-in process
- Assist with preparation of materials for meetings and mailings
- Photography (iPhone or provided camera) and other communications tasks as needed
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, personable and a team player is a must
- Strong communications skills; written and oral (Microsoft Office, etc.)
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to live in the Rhode Island area, is highly recommended
- Golf knowledge not required but preferred