Title: IMPACT RSI Communications and Marketing Intern (Summer)
Location: USGA Headquarters, Liberty Corner, N.J.
Position Timeframe: May through August 2019
From the USGA Handicap System to national amateur 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 promote and conserve the true spirit of the game of golf?
Help the USGA’s Research, Science and Innovation (RSI) department as we work to bring a new approach to strengthening the foundation of the game. We are a small team that is harnessing the power of data, technology and collaboration to help golf facilities to reduce costs and provide a better experience for all golfers.
Our work doesn’t leave much time for communicating our results and our impact. That’s why we are looking for an intern to help our innovators connect more effectively with the golf industry. The intern will produce content that educates facility managers, develop materials in support of our products and initiatives, and assist in research and other projects that can benefit golf facilities and golfers around the world.
The intern also will have the opportunity to learn more about all facets of the USGA and its mission, participate in events with other interns, and work with RSI staff to select and complete a capstone project.
What you can expect:
- Conceiving and producing content for usga.org
- Communicating with practitioners across the golf industry
- Developing promotional and support materials for USGA tools and technology
- Advancing research projects and other RSI initiatives
What you bring to the USGA:
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree
- General working knowledge of golf
- Strong writing skills
- Work experience in media, public relations or other communications field preferred
To Apply:
Please click on the following link to apply: RSI Communications and Marketing Intern
About the USGA:
The USGA celebrates, serves and advances the game of golf worldwide. Founded in 1894, we conduct golf’s premier professional and amateur championships, including the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open. With The R&A, we govern the sport via a global set of playing, equipment and amateur status rules. Our operating jurisdiction for these governance functions includes the United States, its territories and Mexico. The USGA Handicap System is utilized in more than 40 countries and our Course Rating System covers 95 percent of the world’s golf courses, enabling all golfers to play on an equitable basis. The USGA campus in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, is home to the Association’s Research and Test Center, where science and innovation are fueling a healthy and sustainable game for the future. The campus is also home to the USGA Golf Museum, where we honor the game by curating the world’s most comprehensive archive of golf artifacts. To learn more, visit usga.org.
The United States Golf Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer