About SCGA:
The Southern California Golf Association is devoted to providing all Southland golfers with the best experience possible. Its primary goal is to enhance the enjoyment of the game for those who actively live the golf lifestyle or have just learned to swing a club. Advocating on behalf of our community of passionate golfers, the SCGA provides accessible and affordable opportunities for anyone looking to be involved with the game.
Job Summary:
This part-time internship offers a comprehensive introduction and training experience in communications and marketing to prepare for a possible career in golf administration. The internal title is: USGA P.J. Boatwright Jr. Communications and Marketing/Public Affairs Intern.
- Expected hours/week: 20 - 30
- Duration: Approximately 9 months
- Pay: $22.00 hourly
Essential Responsibilities include:
- Support content for all SCGA digital communications by reviewing/proofing copy, ideating and/or writing stories when applicable, digitizing the quarterly print magazine for the website
- Update scga.org, including daily homepage content and sitewide updates
- Monitor and contribute to SCGA digital communications calendars, including newsletters, special events and digital advertising
- Handle general member inquiries and the Hole-In-One certificate program
- Support the SCGA photo and video content programs by updating libraries and assisting in production
- Support marketing efforts for the SoCal Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony
- Assist with the preparation of digital reports for programs such as SCGA Swing Tips and monthly digital metrics
- Serve in a support role for the advertising function
- Help identify content tied to the Public Affairs department’s activities for broad use in SCGA communications
- Track relevant media stories/content
- Monitor and track applicable legislation/regulation
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High interest in golf;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and persuasively both verbally and in writing and ably demonstrates group presentation skills;
- Ability to work independently while also effectively interacting and collaborating with all department to achieve various organizational goals.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner;
- Excellent listening and problem-solving skills;
- Shows attention to details and is very organized;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Self-directed with a strong work ethic;
- Proficiency with MS Office programs.
Demonstrated Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
- Is well organized and able to multi-task under pressure.
- Meets aggressive time deadlines.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Develops and maintains strong professional relationships with SCGA stakeholders, volunteers, members, facility operators, and program participants.
- Integrates diverse viewpoints and opinions working with staff, volunteers, and industry stakeholders.
- Communicates clearly and persuasively and develops group presentation skills.
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and increase productivity.
- Works within approved budgets.
- Develops strategies to help achieve the association’s objectives.
- Prioritizes and plans work activities.
- Is accurate and thorough.
- Is self-directed with a strong work ethic.
- Meets productivity and quality standards of the department.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Working knowledge of the game of golf.
Education or Relevant Experience (Preferred):
- Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing)
Time and Travel:
The job requires some travel, mainly throughout Southern California, and requires the employee to have the ability to operate a car safely. The employee must have access to a vehicle, a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate car insurance and be able to work contiguous days with flexible scheduling over a seven-day week.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, particularly at and prior to events, the employee is frequently required to move, lift and carry heavy objects, including supply boxes, pop-up tents and marketing collateral weighing up to 60 pounds. The job requires the employee to stand and/or walk for long periods of time while performing duties such as golf course marking and serving as a walking referee.
SCGA Values:
The SCGA belives in a positive culture of excllence and demonstrates that commitment through five (5) core values:
Accountable --- Innovative --- Fun --- Passionate --- Customer Centric
This job description is subject to change based on the qualifications of the successful candidate and future organizational changes at the SCGA.
SCGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, the organization will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
