Thank you for your interest in an internship with the Northern Texas PGA for the summer of 2019. Please read the below text carefully before you apply for this position.
Background: The PGA of America is the largest working sports organization in the world with over 28,000 members and associates and over 400 staff members throughout the country. As “experts in the game and business of golf,” the purpose of the PGA is to promote the enjoyment of and involvement in the game of golf, and to contribute to its growth by serving millions of people throughout its 41 Sections nationwide.
The Northern Texas PGA, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the 41 Sections of The PGA of America. The Northern Texas PGA is comprised of approximately 850 PGA Members and Associates and 300 golf facilities. The Northern Texas PGA also operates a non-profit and charitable foundation that focuses on four pillars: junior golf, college scholarships, military and veterans, and fellowships.
Communication and Media Description: The Northern Texas PGA has numerous tournaments, events and stories that we like to share with the North Texas community. Through our communications and media department, our staff helps to develop content and promote our good works to further our mission to serve our members and grow the game of golf.
Internship Description and Responsibilities: The Northern Texas PGA is seeking qualified applicants for a 13-week internship position in media and communications. Successful applicants will be primarily responsible for assisting with the Section, Foundation and Junior Tour’s communication and media relation activities including, but not limited to:
- Videography and Photography at events to create highlight videos and other media promotions
- Communicate with and interview juniors, parents and PGA professionals
- Manage and promote the NTPGA and NTPGA Junior Tour via social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube & Flickr
- Assist with marketing, advertising & campaign strategies to promote the NTPGA, NTPGA Foundation and NTPGA Junior Tour
- Assist with the management of the NTPGA Website – www.ntpga.com
- Assist with the management of the NTPGA Junior Tour Website – www.www.ntpgajuniorgolf.com
- Compose media releases to recap tournaments and events
- Compile information to create effective email promotions for the NTPGA and NTPGA Junior Tour
- Provide on-site tournament support as needed
Compensation:
- All interns will be compensated at $7.50 per hour (minimum wage is $7.25 per hour) (pre-tax)
- All interns will be compensated at $11.25 per hour if / when they work more than 40 hours per week (pre-tax)
- Five (5) PGA staff golf shirts
- Three (3) PGA Hats
- School credit (if applicable)
Internship Dates: May 21 - August 16, 2019 (start and finish dates are somewhat flexible based on successful applicant’s school schedules)