Virginia State Golf Association Communications Intern

LENGTH: Three months (May-August) start and end dates flexible based on school schedule
LOCATION: Virginia State Golf Association office, Midlothian, VA

DESCRIPTION: The Virginia State Golf Association is seeking a USGA P.J. Boatwright Communications Intern to join our team for the upcoming golf season. We are committed to providing unparalleled service to our membership and promoting the game of golf throughout Virginia. This internship will provide a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that works to deliver world-class golf events, programs, and services to the golf community. The selected candidate will be exposed to many different facets of a state golf association with an emphasis on video production, communications, and social media. A balance of time will be spent on-site at events and championships and in the Association’s office.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Bring awareness of events, programs, and services
Provide written Web content
Contribute news and feature stories to the Association’s magazine
Provide tournament coverage by writing stories/recaps as assigned
Provide video coverage during tournaments as assigned
Provide tournament updates via social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat)
Contribute video packages as assigned
Provide photography during Association tournaments/events as assigned
Provide support for the VSGA’s Hubspot CRM and marketing automation tools

WHAT YOU BRING:

College degree (completed or in process)
Valid driver’s license
Interest in golf
Willingness to travel within the state
Preferred area of study or background in journalism, communications, graphic design, public relations, or related fields
Organization of tasks and exceptional time management skills are required
Requires strong work ethic, communication skills (both verbal and written), and ability to work in a team environment
Excellent news writing and editing skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Up-to-date computer skills and working knowledge of Canva, Social Media Platforms, Adobe Creative Cloud or other creative programs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift 40 pounds
Stand and walk for extended periods of time
Work outside in extreme weather and temperatures

WHAT THE VSGA BRINGS:

$2,000 per month, plus overtime
Food and accommodation expenses are paid for when traveling
Company vehicle for use when traveling
Staff apparel

HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION: The Intern must arrange for housing in the area and provide their own automobile transportation. The Intern will be reimbursed for all related expenses when traveling on VSGA business and reimbursed for the use of a personal automobile while on official business.

ABOUT THE USGA P.J. BOATWRIGHT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:
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.