hurricane junior golf tour internship program 2018 internships.pdf · hjgt employees to assist with...

Lead partners include Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake, and The Tavistock Group

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Internship Program

Exceptional courses

Host of 2-day

nationally ranked events

Largest junior golf tour in the

world

Competitive environment

Junior golfers, aged

8-18

Corporate sponsorship

deals

Superb hospitality for 4,500+ members

Founded in 2007

About the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour

Apply now: Write to [email protected] and submit a cover letter and resume to secure an interview

Preparation for a career in

the business/marketing and tournament

world

4 different programs available

Educational internship for ambitious individuals

We accept applications for any semester


2018 Internship Opportunities

Unpaid Internship100% paid housing

must earn credits

Marketing and Operations internships programs available

100% paid housing in Orlando, FL or Conyers, GA (Bedding, Furniture, Washer & Dryer, Appliances, Internet & TV is provided).

4 travel teams will be provided with hotel accommodations throughout the country.

Expenses and Housing

Most meals while traveling to and

from tournaments

Uniforms & Laundry

Van transportation to and from tournaments

Hotel Accommodations



Networking events: Opportunity for full-time employment at HJGT

or through it’s network

Travel the country

Classroom sessions with HJGT employees to assist

with career planning

Provided with fully furnished housing at no cost to you

Recommendation letters from full time employees

Use the HJGT internship for college credit: Your institution will

decide the amount of credits (Minimum one credit)

Why Intern with HJGT?

Realworkexperienceandjobshadowing

Discount/FREE golfing at courses around the country and

at home office.

Spring/Summer/Fall 2018 Tournament Operations Internship

Operating golf tournaments through active involvement &

under the direct supervision &

mentorship of the HJGT staff

Extensive travel: 3-4 weekends per month across the

country via company van

Business operation training in the office

through learning what must be done to prepare

for upcoming tournaments

Business operation hours are 9am-5pm and weekend hours

Interns will receive up to two days of free

time per week

Visit the HJGT’s website for more

information about who we are at

www.hjgt.org


Pre- and Post-Press ReleasesConstant Website UpdatesSales and Marketing of Tour and Upcoming TournamentsSocial Media (Facebook, Twitter, You Tube)Hotel relations and course scheduling Tour PromotionsCreate Weekly tournament videos uploaded to You Tube

Tournament Set-Up

Office Duties

Tournament Duties

Course preparation includes, but is not limited to:Marking of Golf CourseTee and Hole LocationsScoreboard Set-UpUtility Set-UpWeekly training and testing

Extensive customer service Starting and scoring of playersOn Course Rules Officiating & Pace of Play ManagementEndless networking opportunities with players, parents, sponsors, and golf courses

Intern Assignments


Knowledge of the

rules/game of golf preferred

Strong customer

service skills

Ability to commu-

nicate with children and

parents

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel 3-4 weekends per

month

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Basic computer

skills (Microsoft

Office)

Self-motivated and hard-working

Strong organizational

skills

QualificationsTournament Operations Internship



Important Information

The Tournament Operations Interns are split into six different teams each

consisting of 3-5 interns

Each intern is supervised by a full time employee with ratio of no more than 5

interns to 1 Tournament Director

The teams are located in different houses and states in order to make

traveling to tournaments more convenient

Co Ed environment

Internship DatesSpring = January-MaySummer= May-August

Fall = August-December

Application Deadline DatesSpring = Nov. 1, 2017

Summer= March 1, 2018Fall= July 1, 2018

Budget $100-$150 per weekSome spend more or less

Willing to share a hotel room with other interns

Spring /Summer/Fall 2018 Marketing and Administrative Internship

Increase marketing skills by being involved with

all aspects of marketing, Sales, promotion, and administrative work

Ideal preparation for a career in any industry

The internship will be based in Orlando,

Florida and may have some travel

Interns will receive two days of free time

per week

Normal marketing hours are Monday-

Friday 9am-5pm

Visit the HJGT’s website for more

information about who we are at

www.hjgt.org


Digital Marketing

Online retail sales, marketing, and customer service

Constant website updates

Create weekly tournament videos for YouTube upload

Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)

Sales

Sponsorship strategies

Partnership contributions

Contract negotiation & Outbound Sales Calls

Revenue building

Administrative

Pre and post tournament press releases

Sales and marketing of tour and upcoming tournaments

Hotel relations

Tour promotions


Marketing Intern Assignments

Some Internet, Sales, and Marketing experience (preferred)

Self-motivated Great

organizational skills

Interest for the sport of golf (preferred)

Ability to handle an aggressive

environment and work schedule

Ability to multitask in a

fast paced environment

Working towards

bachelor degree or masters

Strong written and verbal

skills

Willingness to work 40-42

hours per week

Basic computer skills

(Microsoft Office)

QualificationsMarketing Internship



Important Information

This internship is unpaid although the HJGT provides all interns with 100%

free housing in Orlando, FL.

The Marketing and Administrative team is one team consisting of 7 to 10 interns. Interns are givendifferent areas of responsibilities based on their skills and desires. Areas include social media, sales,marketing, human resources, sponsorship, and marketing.

Internship DatesSpring = January 2-May 11

Summer= May 14-August 17Fall = August 20- December 21

Spring 2018 application deadline is November 1, 2017, Summer deadline is March 1, 2018 and Fall deadline is

July 1, 2018

On the road during entire internshipExploring different cities each weekfor extended times.Free golf every week at most hostvenues.


Housing

Orlando, Florida

Conyers, Georgia

Fully Furnished

All Utilities Included plus Internet/Cable

Spacious Living Arrangements

Clean & Updated Housing

Our Travel OPS Teams


Our New Office Location

Interns can play CrookedCat and Panther Creek for$25 and the Tooth for $5

Discountsonrangeballsandfood

New office locationat Orange CountyNational Golf CourseinWinter Garden, FL

16349PhilRitsonWayWinterGarden,FL34787

There are countless benefits to participating in the HJGT internship. Interns will meet and interact withmany people and get to know the future stars of the PGA and LPGA tours. Interns will be aroundinfluential and successful sponsors, parents, and spectators. Interns will also work closely with golfprofessionals, directors of golf and course superintendents. In addition to the contacts made, theinternship also serves as an opportunity to obtain full time employment with the HJGT when positionsbecome available or through its network. This internship is unlike many other programs because of thehands on experience you will receive. Interns will be given daily tasks that have a big impact on theorganization. You will learn how to manage people, manage departments, and problem solve in a fastand fun environment.

Career Enrichment

If you are interested in applying for an internship position with the HJGT, please email your resume andcover letter to [email protected]. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. We areaccepting all Applications for all program internship periods. Please specify what position you areapplying for in the email subject line when you submit your resume and cover letter and whether youwant to intern in the Spring, Summer and or Fall for 2018.

Your Application

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour16349 Phil Ritson Way

Winter Garden, FL 34787407-614-2962 ▪ [email protected]

www.hjgt.org

Lead partners include Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake, and The Tavistock Group

f

hurricane junior golf tour internship program 2018 internships.pdf · hjgt employees to assist with...

Documents