ILLINOIS JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION (IJGA)
MID-AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF TOUR (MAJGT)
INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
TOURNAMENT COMMUNICATIONS INTERN (3-MONTH)
The IJGA is one of the largest junior golf associations in the country. In 2023, the IJGA had over 2000 members between the ages of 8-18, and in 2024 the IJGA plans to conduct over 125 tournaments throughout Chicagoland. The association comprises 3 separate divisions: Youth Development (ages 8-13), Playing Member (ages 14-18) and the Mid-American Junior Golf Tour (ages 12-18).
This IJGA/MAJGT internship position requires extensive travel throughout the Chicagoland area as well as limited travel to Indiana and Wisconsin. This internship will help prepare you for a career in the golf or business industry and your future after school. The IJGA/MAJGT internship program is very well respected and held in high regard by members, parents, golf professionals, and prospective employers. The following information should help you get a better understanding of the tasks, responsibilities, and rewards that come with the 2024 IJGA/MAJGT internship.
POSITION: Tournament Communications Intern
Summer Internship (3-Month)
May 8, 2024 – August 9, 2024
DESCRIPTION: The IJGA and MAJGT are looking for qualified applicants to learn from, observe, and assist the full-time staff as a Tournament Communication intern. The intern will travel extensively throughout the state of Illinois while assisting the IJGA and MAJGT. Potential travel to Wisconsin and Indiana will be necessary while assigned to the MAJGT division. During the internship, the Tournament Communication intern will help conduct junior golf tournaments under the supervision of the Associate Executive Director, Director of the Playing Member Division, Director of Youth Programming and Manager of the MAJGT.
REQUIREMENTS:
➢ Applicants must have completed at least one (1) year of college
➢ Desire to interact with junior golfers ages 8-18, and their families
➢ Reliable transportation necessary
➢ Willingness to endure long hours in various weather conditions
➢ Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
➢ Basic golf knowledge is preferred, but not required
➢ Experience with Microsoft Office is preferred
➢ Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred
➢ Experience in photography, video, graphic design and/or social media preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES:
➢ Execute the IJGA’s social media and promotional plans
➢ Photography / videography (shoot and edit)
➢ Create short and long-form content for the IJGA website and social media
➢ Create sponsor impact content before, during and after an event
➢ Conduct interviews
➢ Write and publish features and web stories
➢ Serve as an on-course rules official, start and score players, and assist with overall operations as needed
➢ Travel to host course tournament sites throughout the Chicagoland area
BENEFITS:
➢ Hourly wage plus overtime pay when applicable
➢ Travel and expense reimbursement possible
➢ School credit (if applicable)
➢ Uniforms provided for tournament days
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 12th, 2024
PLEASE EMAIL COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
BEN SUCHOMSKI
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM & EMAIL MARKETING/WEB DEVELOPMENT
BSUCHOMSKI@IJGA.ORG
PHONE: (630) 685-2413