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United States Golf Association (USGA) · 2 months ago

2026 U.S. Senior Open Merchandise Internship (Columbus, OH)

Columbus, OH, USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $17/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The United States Golf Association (USGA) is a nonprofit organization focused on unifying the golf community and advancing the game. They are seeking a Senior Open Merchandise Intern to assist with merchandise operations during the U.S. Senior Open, including set-up, customer service, and volunteer management.

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Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Assist with merchandise set-up and visual displays in the Merchandise Pavilion (50 hours)

Assist in running the Merchandise Pavilion for the Championship (70 hours)

Assist with breakdown of the merchandise operation (40 hours)

Qualification

TeamworkCommunicationLeadershipCreativityFlexibility

Required

Candidates must be capable to assist in the movement of boxes weighing approximately 30-70 lbs., especially during early June

Teamwork

Communication is the key to being successful in this role. Working together with fellow interns to execute daily tasks is one of your main responsibilities

Leadership

Opportunity to lead volunteers and become a resource for the Merchandise Staff to communicate to vendors and other USGA Staff. Play a huge role as eye and ears of the operation

Creativity

Freedom to create and take ownership of a project. Great opportunity to present new ideas. Influence on Visual Merchandising during tent stocking

Flexibility

Ability to jump from task to task quickly as well as picking up where someone left off on any given project. In this role, you will learn flexibility is key, in order to adjust the plan under different circumstances to achieve the same goal

Benefits

Mentoring Relationships

Networking Opportunities (Vendors, USGA Staff, Volunteers)

Company

United States Golf Association (USGA)

The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game’s best talent through the U.S.

Founded in 1985