Golf Tournament Ticketing & Sales Intern

PGA TOUR, INC.
United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Oct 31, 2024
The Principal Charity Classic is accepting applications for the 2025 Tournament Intern program. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while gaining experience in a range of event management tasks. The Principal Charity Classic will be held May 27 - June 1, 2025 and is managed by Eventive Sports Properties, a nationwide sports management company based in Birmingham, AL. About the Principal Charity Classic. The Principal Charity Classic (PCC) is an annual PGA TOUR Champions event held at Wakonda Club in Des Moines, IA. The event attracts over 50,000 spectators, requires over 1,200 volunteers and partners with 250+ corporate sponsors. The event is televised internationally on the GOLF Channel and is one of the biggest sporting events in the state of Iowa. Since 2007, the tournament has contributed over $62 million in support of Iowa youth programs. Principal Charity Classic interns will work alongside full-time staff on many aspects of the event. The ideal candidate will possess strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to work independently on multiple projects, and a willingness to go above and beyond for tournament stakeholders. Interns will be asked to take ownership of key projects and will gain strong professional experience. This internship is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in sports management, marketing, communications, event management, or related field. The Role: The Ticketing & Sales Intern will support staff members with: Ticket Fulfillment & Servicing - Interns assist in creating, distributing and troubleshooting client ticketing dashboards. Training in the ticketing system will be provided, past ticketing platform experience is not required. Customer Service - Interns interact with current and prospective sponsors, and ticket purchasers by phone, email and in-person. Excellent communication skills are required. Sales CRM Management - Interns help maintain the CRM system and keep files up to date, and tasks progressing. This will include ensuring sponsors are entered in a timely manner, tagged and given the appropriate tasks to complete. Event support - Assist in planning and execution of various events - including but not limited to, sponsorship prospect events, tournament pro-ams, corporate hospitality, tournament entrances, community engagement events and other events as they arise. Intern Team Projects - Interns will also assist staff on various projects leading up to tournament week. Projects include, but are not limited to, access credential management, client services, honorary observers, preparing mass mailings, moving to & from tournament headquarters, etc. Requirements: * HS Diploma (required) * Must be 18+ yrs. * Valid DL * Detail-oriented, able to handle multiple projects, * Flexibility, punctuality, and willingness to work evenings, long hours, and weekends * Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel and strong organizational skills are a must. * Excellent oral and written communication skills are important due to the significant number of phone calls and questions interns are required to handle. * Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to Karena Ries, karena@principalcharityclassic.com and note "Tournament Intern" in the subject line. * Principal Charity Classic thanks all applicants but will only contact those who will be invited for an interview. Application information: * Internship timeframe: March - June 2025 (flexible depending on availability) * Hours: starting at 10-20 hours per week, then increased hours immediately leading up to and during tournament week. Must be able to work extended and irregular hours including nights and weekends as event approaches and during event. Most work hours will be in a typical office environment at Principal Charity Classic's office. Working outside and on-site during event should be expected. APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED IMMEDIATELY. *FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 5, 2024* We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.