Golf Shop Intern

TPC Deere Run is a par-71, 7,256-yard championship golf course open to the public located in the Quad Cities region of Silvis, Illinois and just over a two-hour drive from Chicago. Since 2000, TPC Deere Run has been the home of the PGA TOUR’s annual John Deere Classic. TPC Deere Run’s championship course was featured as one of America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses by Golf Digest, as well as ranked fifth in the state of Illinois by GolfWeek Magazine.

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Hands on introduction to many elements of golf operations including exposure to financial management and reporting, inventory maintenance, and coordination of the tournament and daily logistics of the event.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Educational experience in marketing, business, sports marketing
- Experience in social media applications and language
- Prior exposure and experience to Golf Tournament or Sports Event Communications preferred
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient with MS Office Software applications
- A professional image and ability to work as a team is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

- Work with the Operations Manager and/or Tournament Services Manager in the set up and production of the tournament, which includes the building, tear down and maintenance of facilities for the event.  Work directly with various vendors and volunteer committees on coordination of the tournament and daily operations.
- Responsible for coordinating golf carts, communication equipment, soft drink and water distribution for players and volunteers, and miscellaneous volunteer supplies.
- Assists with Pro-Am competitions and/or Am-Am competitions before, during, and after the tournament.
- Order, receive, inventory and stock items relative to the successful operation of the tournament.
- Special Projects or other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a tournament office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over 45 pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.   The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Travel

- Travel is not expected for this position.

Work Schedule Expectations

- This position requires after hours, on-call shifts and the ability to work during nonstandard hours when the need arises.
- This position requires early morning, late night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Supervisory Responsibility

- This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.