Tournament Services Intern

Menlo Park, CA
Internship

Job Description

*Must be available to work in Menlo Park, CA from January 12th – March 27th*

JOB SUMMARY
The Ladies Professional Golf Association is currently seeking a Fortinet Founders Cup Tournament Services Intern. This position will directly contribute to overseeing the volunteer program, assisting with operational set up and tear down, along with general administrative duties. This role offers hands-on experience in event operations and the chance to apply organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee the volunteer program, including recruitment, communications, training materials, handbook updates, uniform distribution, and daily on-site operations.
• Support planning and execution of all tournament-week events, including the Pro-Am, Volunteer Appreciation Party, Junior Clinics, hospitality areas, and event operations.
• Assist with community events and local outreach initiatives, representing the Founders Cup with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Provide high-level guest service by responding to office calls and inquiries from vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and visitors, ensuring accurate direction based on staff responsibilities.
• Assist with facility preparation and breakdown, including volunteer headquarters, hospitality spaces, and event stages.
• Create, schedule, and engage with social media content; research trends and contribute creative ideas to enhance digital campaigns.
• Provide general tournament support, including managing meals and supplies for staff and assisting players and staff as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of event logistics and operations, particularly in the context of golf.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to provide top-tier customer service to tournament stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills for efficient management of clerical duties.
• Capability to assist in various aspects of tournament planning and execution.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the success of the tournament.

INTERNSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be currently enrolled as a college/graduate student or a recent graduate.
• Progress toward a degree, major, or minor relevant to the internship.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

The LPGA is the world's leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, the association celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 2,300 Members representing more than 30 countries. With a vision to inspire, empower, educate, and entertain by showcasing the very best of women's golf, LPGA Tour Professionals compete across the globe, while the Epson Tour, the official development and qualifying tour of the LPGA, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA demonstrates its dedication to the game's development through the LPGA Foundation. Since 1991, this charitable organization has been committed to empowering and supporting girls and women through developmental, humanitarian, and golf community initiatives, including LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, the LPGA Women's Network, and the LPGA Amateur Golf Association.

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*Must be available to work in Menlo Park, CA from January 12th – March 27th*

JOB SUMMARY
The Ladies Professional Golf Association is currently seeking a Fortinet Founders Cup Tournament Services Intern. This position will directly contribute to overseeing the volunteer program, assisting with operational set up and tear down, along with general administrative duties. This role offers hands-on experience in event operations and the chance to apply organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee the volunteer program, including recruitment, communications, training materials, handbook updates, uniform distribution, and daily on-site operations.
• Support planning and execution of all tournament-week events, including the Pro-Am, Volunteer Appreciation Party, Junior Clinics, hospitality areas, and event operations.
• Assist with community events and local outreach initiatives, representing the Founders Cup with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Provide high-level guest service by responding to office calls and inquiries from vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and visitors, ensuring accurate direction based on staff responsibilities.
• Assist with facility preparation and breakdown, including volunteer headquarters, hospitality spaces, and event stages.
• Create, schedule, and engage with social media content; research trends and contribute creative ideas to enhance digital campaigns.
• Provide general tournament support, including managing meals and supplies for staff and assisting players and staff as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of event logistics and operations, particularly in the context of golf.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to provide top-tier customer service to tournament stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills for efficient management of clerical duties.
• Capability to assist in various aspects of tournament planning and execution.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the success of the tournament.

INTERNSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be currently enrolled as a college/graduate student or a recent graduate.
• Progress toward a degree, major, or minor relevant to the internship.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

The LPGA is the world's leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, the association celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 2,300 Members representing more than 30 countries. With a vision to inspire, empower, educate, and entertain by showcasing the very best of women's golf, LPGA Tour Professionals compete across the globe, while the Epson Tour, the official development and qualifying tour of the LPGA, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA demonstrates its dedication to the game's development through the LPGA Foundation. Since 1991, this charitable organization has been committed to empowering and supporting girls and women through developmental, humanitarian, and golf community initiatives, including LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, the LPGA Women's Network, and the LPGA Amateur Golf Association.

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About LPGA

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is one of the longest-running women's professional sports associations in the world. Founded in 1950, the organization has grown from its roots as a playing tour into a nonprofit organization involved in every facet of golf. The LPGA Tour and the LPGA Professionals comprise the backbone of what has become the premier women's professional sports organization in the world today. The LPGA maintains a strong focus on charity through its tournaments, its grassroots junior and women's programs, and its LPGA Foundation. The LPGA is under the guidance of Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan and is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla.

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