Website Alabama Golf Association
- 2 – Three-Month Internships
Start Date: May 2025
End Date: August 2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled – Interviews begin January 2025
Description
These positions will provide exposure to all aspects of golf and sports communications, including:
- Photography
- Videography
- Writing
- Social Media
- Graphic Design
The primary focus will be assisting the AGA, JGA, and SGA Championships communications staff with tournament communications and multimedia projects. These positions are based at the AGA office in Hoover, AL, a suburb of Birmingham.
Responsibilities
- Communications Support: Assist with AGA, JGA, SGA championships, and USGA qualifiers.
- Photography/Videography: Serve as staff photographer/videographer, capturing, editing, and sharing footage across social media and websites.
- Content Creation: Write stories, recaps, press releases, and social media posts for championships.
- Graphic Design & Social Media Management: Create and post content on all AGA, JGA, and SGA channels.
- Research & Editing: Support writing, fact-checking, and proofing for tournament coverage.
- Tournament Operations: Assist on-site and off-site as needed.
- Department Overview: Gain exposure to Tournament Operations, Handicapping, and Course Rating.
- Traveling Role: Limited time in the office; primarily working on-site at events.
- Work Schedule: 40–60 hours per week, including non-traditional hours depending on assignments.
- Reporting: Reports directly to the Director of Marketing, Media & Communications.
Job Requirements
- Ability to live in the Birmingham Metro Area during the internship.
- Willingness to travel extensively, work early mornings, weekends, and endure extreme weather.
- Strong work ethic, communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Preferred Skills:
- Excellent news writing and editing.
- Photography, videography, and editing experience.
- Proficiency with Adobe Suite, Microsoft Word, Canva, and MailChimp.
- Effective communication through phone, email, websites, and social media.
- Golf background or strong interest in golf is a plus (but not required).
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift/manage equipment up to 50 pounds.
- Must be an amateur golfer (PGM students are eligible; PGA professionals/apprentices are ineligible).
Compensation
- $2,250 per month
- Medical benefits available at additional cost.
- All work-related travel expenses (meals, lodging, mileage) are covered.
- Staff clothing provided: Polo Ralph Lauren (AGA) and Holderness & Bourne (SGA).
Application Deadline & Resume Submission
Interested applicants should submit the following via PDF:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Work samples
- Three references
Email to:
Mikayla King, Director of Media, Marketing & Communications
📧 mikayla@alabamagolf.org
📂 Subject line: “Media & Communications Boatwright Internship”
Questions
Contact Mikayla King, Media Internship Coordinator:
📧 mikayla@alabamagolf.org
About The P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Internship Program
Established in 1991 by the USGA, this program provides hands-on experience for individuals pursuing careers in golf administration. Interns assist state and regional golf associations in promoting amateur golf on a short-term, entry-level basis.
About the Alabama Golf Association (AGA)
The Alabama Golf Association (AGA) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1915. Its mission is to serve and promote amateur golf in Alabama. The AGA represents:
- 121 member clubs
- 30,000+ individual members
Additional Activities:
- Manages Junior Golf Alabama (JGA) in partnership with Alabama-NW Florida PGA Section.
- Conducts the Southern Amateur Championship and Southern Junior Championship in conjunction with the Southern Golf Association (SGA) Board of Directors.
AGA Boatwright Alumni on Staff
- Jeremy Gardner, Executive Director
- 2014: Southern Nevada Golf Association
- Brian Scheufler, Sr. Director of Golf Operations and Championships
- 2012: Colorado Golf Association
- Mikayla King, Director of Media, Marketing & Communications
- 2020: Alabama Golf Association
- Karl Yergey, Manager of Golf Operations and Championships
- 2023: Alabama Golf Association
- JD Venosdel, Manager of Golf Operations and Championships
- 2022 & 2023: Tennessee Golf Association
The Alabama Golf Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for this job please visit www.alabamagolf.org.