MSGA Program Operations 2025 P.J. Boatwright Internship

Job Description

Job Description

Start Date : Spring 2025. Flexible start date depending on candidate schedule.

Length of Internship : Up to 6 months with a preferred start in Spring 2025.

This is a paid internship with all costs associated with work related travel covered or reimbursed.

Location of Internship and Travel : The MSGA offices are located in Helena,

Montana. Interns will have the opportunity to work in an office environment. The MSGA conducts six championships and multiple qualifiers across the

state of Montana. The intern shall be expected to travel and attend these events during

the summer unless a pre-approved absence is provided by organizational leadership.

About the Internship : In 1991, the USGA established the P.J. Boatwright Jr.

Internship Program. This program is designed to give experience to individuals who are

interested in pursuing a career in golf administration, while assisting state and regional

golf associations in the promotion of amateur golf, on a short-term, entry level basis.

Interns are not required to be enrolled in higher education institutions as long as they

are available to perform the duties and adhere to the association's intern timeline.

About the Montana State Golf Association : The MSGA is a 501(c)(3) not-forprofit

organization. Founded in 1917, the MSGA's purpose is to serve the game of golf

in Montana. More specifically, the MSGA promotes, protects and grows the game of

golf in Montana by providing amateur competitions, educational opportunities, technical

support and benefits to golfers and golf clubs across the state of Montana.

Internship Description and Duties : The MSGA with support from the USGA

offers a five-month internship to encourage interested individuals in acquiring a broad,

valuable educational experience in golf administration. The principal duties of the

internship are listed below :

• The MSGA is fresh off a new strategic plan and delivers numerous programs to

benefit golf around the state. These programs and duties include :

set-up, pairings, tee sheets and updating of competition information materials.

Golf assistance.

development of the Montana High School Association partnership and increasing

junior membership as well as Youth On Course Partnerships growth in terms of

both participating clubs as well as junior members.

well as junior grants initiatives.

partnership activation.

communicate opportunities and attend member-club events as needed.

Each candidate will bring diverse interests and backgrounds. The MSGA is committed

to providing a well-rounded experience and offer opportunities to allow interns to focus

in areas of interest beyond the listed duties to ensure a valuable experience.

Internship Expectations, Requirements and Eligibility :

and late evenings during applicable tournaments. Some weekend work will be

required during tournaments.

social media platforms etc.) willingness to learn new software where applicable.

background is not required.

eligible.

Required Application Materials : All candidates must submit one document

preferably PDF) with resume, cover letter and up to three professional references.

Please email application materials to nick@msgagolf.org

Initial applications review begins March 1, 2025

Questions : Please direct any questions to nick@msgagolf.org