What are the responsibilities and job description for the PGA WORKS Fellow position at New England PGA?
Salary: $1,000.00 - $1,000.00 Per Week
Total Anticipated Compensation Up To: $1,000.00
New England Section
Job Posted By
Michael Packard
Executive Director
Job Information
Job Id
a0GPh000008uQHlMAM
LOCATION:
Boylston, MA
Other
JOB CATEGORY:
Date Posted
02/04/2025
Deadline
03/15/2025
Position Type
Seasonal
Experience
N/A years
Education Required
Bachelors
Additional Pga Education
N/A
Overview
2025 PGA WORKS Fellowship with PGA REACH New England
Since 2017, our focus on Inclusion, Veterans and Youth Development, has fostered countless partnerships and friendships across New England and our team is proud to offer a unique opportunity to join our efforts. If you are looking to gain valuable insight into the administrative aspect of the golf business, curious about the overall industry and looking for an (8) month Fellowship opportunity to Lead, Organize, Share, Mentor, Care, Compete and Grow, then consider joining our team at PGA REACH New England, the charitable foundation of the New England PGA.
Contribute
Our foundation’s annual PGA WORKS Fellowship is intentionally focused on engaging a diverse demographic of participants with consideration to the following protected classes: Gender, Age, Race/Color, National Origin/Ancestry, Sexual Orientation, Disability and Veteran Status - though anyone is welcome to apply.
Influence
As an important part of the foundation team, our WORKS Fellow will focus and assist in executing all PGA REACH New England programs in our Youth, Veteran and Inclusion pillars as well as support National PGA REACH programs locally here in New England. Our team proudly delivers, executes and manages over 300 programs or experiences during the year.
About Us
Our offices are in Boylston, Massachusetts and we are one of 41 Sections of the Professional Golfers' Association of America. The PGA of America, formed in 1916, has grown into the world's largest working sports organization with more than 30,000 Members and Associates. The New England Section is one of the founding Sections of the PGA of America and consists of approximately 1,100 golf professionals in Central to Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. The local Section office is the regional center for all New England PGA activity. There is no better way to learn about all facets of the golf industry and golf administration than to spend time working in a PGA Section office
Day to day
Responsibilities
Our WORKS Fellow is responsible for supporting several successful programs, while also supporting all initiatives delivered by the foundation. This entire process includes understanding the goal of the program, directly supporting the implementation, taking ownership to make sure it is well-run, onsite and extensive operational responsibilities and finally, ensuring pre-process goals are met. Our Pillars of Impact include the following programs and initiatives:
Learn more
As our foundation continues to grow, so will the impact of the PGA WORKS Fellow. The goal of this fellowship is to provide an opportunity for underrepresented groups to work within the industry. Fellows are expected to be ambassadors of the program, help the foundation and support the national PGA WORKS initiative with some of the local promotion and recruitment of the next PGA WORKS Fellow in 2026.
Apply
Please prepare and submit Professional Credentials in one (1) PDF File. Included should be a Cover Letter up to (1) page, addressed to the Search Committee, your Resume and a list of Professional References. Please also include a written statement, up to 500 words, on why you would like to be the New England PGA WORKS Fellow and include specific areas of interest within the golf industry you are eager to explore with the Fellowship.
Please email your file to: pgareachnesearch@gmail.com Application Deadline: Friday, March 14th 2025
Experience Required
what to bring, WHAT TO EXPECT
PGA WORKS Fellow will;
Total Anticipated Compensation Up To: $1,000.00
New England Section
Job Posted By
Michael Packard
Executive Director
Job Information
Job Id
a0GPh000008uQHlMAM
LOCATION:
Boylston, MA
Other
JOB CATEGORY:
Date Posted
02/04/2025
Deadline
03/15/2025
Position Type
Seasonal
Experience
N/A years
Education Required
Bachelors
Additional Pga Education
N/A
Overview
2025 PGA WORKS Fellowship with PGA REACH New England
Since 2017, our focus on Inclusion, Veterans and Youth Development, has fostered countless partnerships and friendships across New England and our team is proud to offer a unique opportunity to join our efforts. If you are looking to gain valuable insight into the administrative aspect of the golf business, curious about the overall industry and looking for an (8) month Fellowship opportunity to Lead, Organize, Share, Mentor, Care, Compete and Grow, then consider joining our team at PGA REACH New England, the charitable foundation of the New England PGA.
Contribute
Our foundation’s annual PGA WORKS Fellowship is intentionally focused on engaging a diverse demographic of participants with consideration to the following protected classes: Gender, Age, Race/Color, National Origin/Ancestry, Sexual Orientation, Disability and Veteran Status - though anyone is welcome to apply.
Influence
As an important part of the foundation team, our WORKS Fellow will focus and assist in executing all PGA REACH New England programs in our Youth, Veteran and Inclusion pillars as well as support National PGA REACH programs locally here in New England. Our team proudly delivers, executes and manages over 300 programs or experiences during the year.
About Us
Our offices are in Boylston, Massachusetts and we are one of 41 Sections of the Professional Golfers' Association of America. The PGA of America, formed in 1916, has grown into the world's largest working sports organization with more than 30,000 Members and Associates. The New England Section is one of the founding Sections of the PGA of America and consists of approximately 1,100 golf professionals in Central to Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. The local Section office is the regional center for all New England PGA activity. There is no better way to learn about all facets of the golf industry and golf administration than to spend time working in a PGA Section office
Day to day
Responsibilities
Our WORKS Fellow is responsible for supporting several successful programs, while also supporting all initiatives delivered by the foundation. This entire process includes understanding the goal of the program, directly supporting the implementation, taking ownership to make sure it is well-run, onsite and extensive operational responsibilities and finally, ensuring pre-process goals are met. Our Pillars of Impact include the following programs and initiatives:
- Inclusion Pillar – As core values of our foundation, our Inclusion programs offer ways to grow the game by creating an atmosphere where all are welcome to enjoy the game we love. Programming includes Camp REACH, Networking Clinics, Drive Chip & Putt Skill Competitions with Special Athletes and our Women’s Networking Summit.
- Veteran Pillar – Our foundation proudly introduces golf to veterans with disabilities to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. Programming includes PGA HOPE, OPERATION: PlayDay, Sets Fore Vets, The Champion’s Tribute and Northeast HOPE Invitational.
- Youth – Introduction to golf at an early age has proven to provide great opportunities for boys and girls in education, health and wellness and character building. Programming includes Junior TOUR, Drive Chip & Putt, PGA Junior League and Scholarships.
Learn more
As our foundation continues to grow, so will the impact of the PGA WORKS Fellow. The goal of this fellowship is to provide an opportunity for underrepresented groups to work within the industry. Fellows are expected to be ambassadors of the program, help the foundation and support the national PGA WORKS initiative with some of the local promotion and recruitment of the next PGA WORKS Fellow in 2026.
Apply
Please prepare and submit Professional Credentials in one (1) PDF File. Included should be a Cover Letter up to (1) page, addressed to the Search Committee, your Resume and a list of Professional References. Please also include a written statement, up to 500 words, on why you would like to be the New England PGA WORKS Fellow and include specific areas of interest within the golf industry you are eager to explore with the Fellowship.
Please email your file to: pgareachnesearch@gmail.com Application Deadline: Friday, March 14th 2025
Experience Required
what to bring, WHAT TO EXPECT
- Genuine desire to help people, while learning about the Golf Industry
- Recent undergraduate degree, within last 12-24 months is preferred
- Flexible schedule, many foundation programs require early mornings, late evenings and occasional weekend work
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license, all foundation programs are delivered across New England
- Ability to work in a team environment, while focusing on individual goals to support overall success
- Public speaking, presentation, verbal & written skills are all required to be above average
- Comfort with PC skills, various Microsoft products, social media platforms, Canva, JotForm and BlueGolf
PGA WORKS Fellow will;
- Assist with all foundation programming including communications, participant recruitment, promotions, scheduling and event execution, significant time is spent on-site and operating programs in-season
- Assist the marketing and communications team to ensure activities that occur in the Section are documented and reported to national PGA REACH social media and public relations resources
- Assist with all fundraising activities, including onsite and virtual events
- Directly support all pillars of programs
- Additional support and exposure to New England Section PGA education, governance and tournament operations
- Starting salary $1,000 per week (8-month employment), depending on experience and qualifications
- Additional benefits include: Personal-use time, Mobile phone allowance, Travel reimbursement, Staff uniforms
Salary : $1,000
