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PGA TOUR is seeking a Sales Operations Intern to support THE NORTHERN TRUST, an official PGA TOUR tournament and the premier event of the season-ending FedExCup Playoffs, held August 10 – 16 at TPC Boston in Norton, MA. This internship will support the tournament staff and will play an integral role in the event’s success. This position will give the candidate an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a professional sports organization and live events industry. Candidates should have excellent knowledge of the PGA TOUR and its tournaments and an interest in event marketing and promotions.    Internship Dates:  Summer semester; June 1 to August 28, 2020 Hours will increase leading up to and during tournament week   Credit/Compensation:  This is a paid internship - $12 an hour; Students may also complete the internship for course credit.     Primary Responsibilities:  Responsible for maintenance of THE NORTHERN TRUST Work Plan & Status Report  Responsible for inventory of THE NORTHERN TRUST storage units  Liaise with Mobile Mini & MOD Space for deliveries of all office trailers & storage containers  Liaise with AFR Furniture Rental on ordering office furniture during tournament  Responsible for setting up of all tournament related office trailers/ work spaces  Operations Support with all partnership activation /onsite activation leading up to and during Championship week including onsite expo spaces & partner hospitality elements (CAD drawing layouts included)  Responsible for inventory control of all TNT sponsors Assist with managing radio list & ordering tournament radios from Creative Communications  Responsible for golf cart fleet management & distribution & work with Volunteer Cart Chairman on operational layout of all golf cart lots on-site  Secure & manage onsite ATM vendor  Order box truck (15’ – 18’) for storing volunteer uniforms  Oversee practice range golf ball orders through various vendors  Manage, order & maintain all caddie bibs & caddie bib names  Responsible for taking operational photos leading up to and throughout the tournament Responsible for building TNT Operational photo binder for all vendors  Assist in creating the layout for the tournament credential boards Responsible for the physical set up and tear down of various tournament events (i.e. moving tables, setting up displays/signage, and moving sponsor products)  Work with the Tournament Services intern to oversee the tournament’s shipping & receiving prior, during, and post tournament. Includes tracking all package deliveries and distributing them to the proper parties.    Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled as a student experience in marketing and/or sports management; or relevant coursework for college credit is a plus but not required Ability to work independently and as part of a team  Excellent verbal and written communications skills  Proven ability to illustrate "self-start" capability  Highly organized, detail-oriented  Superior communication and interpersonal skills  Proficiency in MS Office, including PowerPoint Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud a plus but not required  Ability to work approximately 30 - 40 hours/week (early mornings, late nights, weekends) Must take initiative in project management and problem solving Capacity to address multiple tasks simultaneously and remain composed under pressure Be comfortable working both in office and on-course environments Some medium lifting and labor is required    General info/Requirements Eligible to work in the United States.  International applicants must have all visas and employment authorizations prior to the start of internship. Any employee scheduled to work more than 30 days will be required to successfully complete a drug screen as well as criminal background check. Applicant is responsible for own food and lodging. Ability to commute to TPC Boston in Norton, MA Be able to provide their own housing and reliable transportation   Please submit your Resume and Cover letter. For questions, please email meganbrewi@pgatourhq.com or call the tournament office at 201-455-6088. This internship will report to Operations Manager. The candidate will not only support the Operations Manager in a number of tasks and responsibilities listed below but will also assist the entire tournament staff in day-to-day tasks, special events and general tournament operations of the event.      We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Questions: How did you hear about this job?

PGA TOUR is seeking a Marketing and Tournament Services Intern to support THE NORTHERN TRUST, an official PGA TOUR tournament and the premier event of the season-ending FedExCup Playoffs, held August 10-16 at TPC Boston in Norton, MA. This internship will support the tournament staff and will play an integral role in the event’s success. This position will give the candidate an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a professional sports organization and live events industry. Candidates should have excellent knowledge of the PGA TOUR and its tournaments and an interest in event marketing and promotions.    This internship will report to the Tournament Services Manager but will also support the Marketing Services Manager, Sales Coordinator and Tournament Services Coordinator. The candidate will support the Marketing Services Manager in a variety of projects, including implementation of the tournament’s marketing plan, grassroots promotions, email marketing campaigns, creative project management, ticket pricing and strategy, copyediting, analytics and more. The candidate will support the Tournament Services Manager, Tournament Services Coordinator & Sales Coordinator in a variety of projects, including client services, event logistics, special event planning and promotions, volunteer and charity partner coordination, ticket and credential deliveries, sponsor activations, hospitality areas, fan engagement and more. Additionally, this position will assist the entire tournament staff (tournament services, sales and sponsorship, operations, and marketing) in the day-to-day tasks, special events and general tournament operations, to support all aspects of the event.        Internship Dates:  Summer semester; June 1 to August 28, 2020 Hours will increase leading up to and during tournament week   Responsibilities:  Marketing Services  Represent the tournament as a Brand Ambassador at events in the community and engage consumers by developing a rapport in a short time through natural dialogue  Set up, take down and transport the various elements of the Brand Ambassador’s activation Conduct market research of both New York and Boston sporting and live events to compile ticket pricing, special offers and unique promotions Identify and create a unique ticket promotion designed to engage a specific consumer audience (i.e., millennials, families, etc.)  Assist in copy writing for communications including email, social media, website and other vehicles as needed Review all press releases and articles to ensure grammar, spelling, pricing and details are all accurate   Assist with the Influencer Marketing Program including initial email introductions, ticket fulfilment and gifting  Document the tournament’s build and course changes through daily/weekly photographs that can be used for social media   Creatively come up with unique content for social media that naturally ties the tournament into the local community    Tournament Services                   Assist in the planning of special events including Media Day, Corporate Hospitality events, Volunteer Appreciation Party, Pro-Am Draw Party and other smaller tournament-related events Work with the Tournament Services Manager on all event logistics including staffing plans, operational needs, A/V, gifting, awards, product inventory, registration and much more Organize the scheduling and dissemination of information for the Honorary Observer Program Assist with the ordering, organizing, and distributing Corporate Hospitality Wristbands Work with the Tournament Services Manager on the set up of hospitality suites, including but not limited to, furniture, publications, client supplies, etc.  Oversee behind the scenes tour with sponsors on the practice facility Create and put together the player and caddie packets  Assist with the coordination and execution of charity initiatives and events Work with the Tournament Services Coordinator with various aspects of the Volunteer Program – registration, recruitment, training, digital newsletters, uniform distribution, etc. Assist with securing food donations for staff, volunteers and the Patriots Outpost  Daily office administration tasks such as taking inventory, answering the phones, etc.    Sales Assist with client servicing of sponsorship and hospitality clients, specifically the load in, set up and activation of Expo Clients during tournament week Support with organization of contracts, client information and accounts receivable Coordination of client ticket and credential fulfillment forms Organize research to identify new prospects, products, sponsorships based on market trends Aid with sponsored events and programs leading up to, and during tournament week Help in the coordination and movement of the FedExCup and tournament trophies during tournament week   Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled as a student Experience in marketing and/or sports management; or relevant coursework for college credit is a plus but not required Ability to work independently and as part of a team  Excellent verbal and written communications skills  Proven ability to illustrate "self-start" capability  Highly organized, detail-oriented  Superior communication and interpersonal skills  Proficiency in MS Office, including PowerPoint Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud a plus but not required  Ability to work approximately 30 - 40 hours/week (early mornings, late nights, weekends) Must take initiative in project management and problem solving Capacity to address multiple tasks simultaneously and remain composed under pressure Be comfortable working both in office and on-course environments Some medium lifting and labor is required    General info/Requirements Eligible to work in the United States.  International applicants must have all visas and employment authorizations prior to the start of internship. Any employee scheduled to work more than 30 days will be required to successfully complete a drug screen as well as criminal background check. Applicant is responsible for own food and lodging. Ability to commute to TPC Boston in Norton, MA Be able to provide their own housing and reliable transportation   Please submit your Resume and Cover letter. For questions, please email meganbrewi@pgatourhq.com or call the tournament office at 201-455-6088.   We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Questions: How did you hear about this job?