Position: Associate

Location: Remote

Hours: 4 Days Per Week (8-5:30 EST): August 26th, 2024- December 20th, 2024

Reports to: Manager, Course Scheduling

About the HJGT

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) was founded in 2007 with the intention of providing junior golfers between the ages of 8-18 an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment. The tour's vision is to provide superb hospitality and make every event a memorable one. With play open to both males and females, nearly every junior golfer is eligible to participate on the HJGT. Currently the HJGT is the largest junior golf tour in the world hosting more 2-day nationally ranked events than any other tour.

In 2017, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour announced a partnership with Nexus, an international hospitality and entertainment company backed by financier Joe Lewis and Tavistock Group, golfing great Tiger Woods and musician and entertainer Justin Timberlake, which will further our collective goal of growing the game of golf, broadening the Tour's reach across the U.S. and around the world.

Position Summary

To assist the Course Scheduling and Events Manager in the day to day operations of the department. Will execute assignments, that will be focused on both the current and future event schedule. Direction will be given by Course scheduling and Events Manager to accomplish all the objectives of the HJGT.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Business/Sports Management/Marketing
• This is an unpaid internship, and you must receive at least one (1) credit for the onsite experience from an accredited College/University.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Course Scheduling and Events manager in re-booking and researching all HJGT events
• Maintaining constant contact with courses daily
• Assist and conduct with new market research and call campaigns.
• Assisting at all levels to accomplish the goals of the department
• Other duties as needed by Course Scheduling and Events Manager

What does success look like

• Personally, maintain successful course partnerships for HJGT rebooked events scheduled one year in advance
• Represent the tour to the public on a knowledgeable and professional basis.
• Assist Course Scheduling and Events Manager in the day to day operations of the scheduling and events department.

Experience/Skills

• Sales/Marketing experience preferred
• Ability to make a minimum of 50 calls a day
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft office/excel

Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the associate may be required to work varying schedules including nights and weekend to reflect the business needs of the company.

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.

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:

1. 1. Will you be applying for college credit? HJGT interns MUST be able to receive at least 1 credit upon completion of this internship.
2. 2. Do you have any scheduling conflicts for the duration of the program August- December. If yes, please list them. If no, please place N/A.
3. 3. Please provide your Academic Advisor's Name and Email
4. 4. Are you open to an unpaid internship?

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