2027 U.S. Women's Open Short-Term Merchandise Intern

About this role:

This basic timeline should give you an idea of the many roles you will play throughout this internship. From your work on the loading dock and in the office, to your time in the Merchandise Tent with some of the biggest golf merchandise and apparel companies, you will leave with a greater understanding of a retail operation at a major Championship.

Early May to Early June- U.S. Women's Open at Inverness ClubEarly June to Early July- U.S. Open at Pebble Beach

What you'll do:

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

Work alongside fixture and merchandise vendors to get pavilion prepared for openingAssist with fixture assembly and maintenance (i.e. moving & cleaning), product load in, organizing inventory, visual merchandising and backstock managementSupport a variety of operational tasks that help bring the merchandise operation to life

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

Take on a variety of responsibilities throughout the championships, including customer service, inventory replenishment, and maintaining our merchandise standardsWork closely with vendors as needed and help oversee volunteers across your various areas of the merchandise operationGain leadership experience by managing volunteers and helping ensure our day-to-day operations run efficientlyAssist with Merchandise Volunteer check-in and volunteer apparel exchangeReceive and process replenishment shipments, prepare merchandise for the sales floor, and complete product tagging and barcode application as needed.

Assist with breakdown of the merchandise operation (40 hours)

Support ending inventory proceduresPackage and ship remaining merchandise and operational suppliesWork alongside fixture vendor to dismantle displays, organize equipment, and prepare office trailer for departure.

• The hours per week indicated above, are averages based off previous years. Compensation details below.
• Candidates must be capable to assist in the movement of boxes weighing approximately 30-70 lbs., especially during early May and Memorial Day weekend.WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

USGA StaffMerchandise VendorsU.S. Open Volunteers

Where you'll be:

Early May to Early June- U.S. Women's Open at Inverness ClubEarly June to Early July- U.S. Open at Pebble Beach

COMPENSATION:

$18/ hr., plus overtime according to State regulations40 to 105 hours per weekHousing and travel accommodations are provided for interns traveling with the USGA throughout the internship. Candidates local to a championship site may be eligible for a limited travel reimbursement.

BENEFITS:

Mentoring RelationshipsNetworking Opportunities (Vendors, USGA Staff, Volunteers)

What you bring:

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 eyes 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.

What the USGA brings:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employeesRetirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGASuite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-beingGenerous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day offOff-site team building eventsOn-site gym and golf simulatorProfessional development opportunitiesLearn more about our benefits and culture here