MGA/USGA P.J. Boatwright Operations Internship

About the MGA: Founded in 1901, the Minnesota Golf Association is the governing body over amateur golf in the state, responsible for administering the Rules of Golf, and committed to uphold and promote the game of golf and its values for all golfers in Minnesota. The MGA conducts 23 major amateur championships and 16 USGA qualifying events each year. Thanks to the support of its member clubs and associate members, and the efforts of its volunteers and staff, the MGA provides a variety of services such as handicapping, course rating and measuring, an online golf news and information resource, mngolf.org, and an official publication, Minnesota Golfer magazine, which benefits all golfers throughout Minnesota.

Position Summary: A comprehensive introduction and extensive training experience for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in golf administration with a focus on internal golf association procedures.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail
• Experience using QuickBooks or other accounting software preferred, but not required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and basic accounting skills
• Ability to learn job-related computer programs
• Excellent organizational, time-management skills and problem-solving skills
• Strong written, verbal and telephone skills
• Ability and willingness to work in an office environment independently and as part of a team
• Amateur (non-professional) golfer

General Duties:

• Assist Assistant Executive Director with a wide range of projects including Human Resources, technology and benefits administration
• Support accounting department with daily projects including billing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Month-End Processing
• Assist with on-site operation of MGA events, championships as needed as primary duties allow
• Assist in providing content to the MGA website and social media channels
• Provide support to other MGA departments as apparent or assigned

Compensation & Benefits: $15 per hour. Eligible for overtime after 40 hours per week.

Mental Demands:

• Perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
• Interact with co-workers, players and volunteers

Physical Demands:

• This position frequently works in an office environment, sometimes for a prolonged period of time
• This position often works in an outside golf course environment spending several hours a day in various weather conditions

Hours: Full-time. Weekday hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with the possibility of overtime.

Employment: Employment period will be April/May through September/October. Start and end dates are flexible depending on school schedule (if applicable).  

Deadline: 1/31/2025

Questions? Contact Lisa Overom, lisa@mngolf.org, or (952) 345-3967.

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