What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Short Term Partnerships Internship position at USGA?
Location: Oakmont, PA (U.S. Open 2025)
Position Timeframe: June 3 – June 16
From the USGA Handicap System, to conducting what are regarded as golf’s most prestigious 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 enhance the game through partner support?
Connected by shared interests and strategic priorities, we partner with distinguished global organizations to create year-round programs that deliver on common goals, build stronger relationships with key audiences, and positively impact the game of golf. As an intern of the USGA Partnerships team, you will have the opportunity to work with the functional area that is responsible for the successful integration and ongoing service to the USGA’s corporate partnerships. This role will assist the day-to-day leads on partner accounts in the planning and execution of fan activations, media and content campaigns, and joint initiatives with the USGA. The position will help evaluate beneficial opportunities for partner integration with the USGA and assist in effectively communicating internally and externally the delivery of value to the USGA and its partnerships.
What you can expect:
Exposure to all members of the Partnerships team including those who manage corporate partners, regional partners, and strategic development
Assist partnerships team in delivering exemplary service and value to existing corporate partners
Assist in the execution of elements within each partner agreement (hospitality, social, print, digital and broadcast media, fan experiences, etc.)
Assist with other special projects and assignments during the championship season such as fan surveying, championship marketing, or business development
Exposure to many functional areas inside the USGA who help the partnerships team identify and create global strategic partnerships that support our mission year-round and connect the USGA brand with an audience of millions
Opportunity to support partnerships team onsite at the 2025 U.S. Open Championship (100% of Internship days spent in Oakmont, PA)
What you bring to the USGA:
Current Undergraduate student
Specialization in marketing, business, communications, advertising, or related field
Able to lift heavy items (up to 50lbs), while practicing Safe Lifting and/or with the assistance of others.
Strong organizational, planning, communication, presentation and writing skills
Proficiency in creating presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
Ability to take initiative and operate toward a goal without daily supervision
Ability to manage short-term and long-term projects simultaneously
Familiarity and expertise with different advertising mediums, social marketing platforms, and digital data measurements
Collaborative energy and spirit
Creative thinker and problem-solver
Passion for golf preferred
What the USGA brings:
Exposure to corporate partners, partner agencies, and a variety of departments within the USGA
On-site accommodations
Staff Meals
Staff Uniform
Professional development opportunities