Description

Internship Description:

The Wyndham Championship is seeking motivated and enthusiastic interns to join its team for the summer of 2025. This internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in planning and implementing a major-league professional sports event. Interns will work closely with tournament staff and volunteers gaining valuable insights into the inner workings of a PGA TOUR event.

Key Responsibilities:

Interns will be assigned to specific focus areas including:

• Marketing & Social Media Intern:
  • Assist the Marketing and Social Media Manager in creating content for the tournament.
• Media Intern:
  • Support media members in their coverage of the event. This role involves writing program stories, press releases, writing and distributing Newsletters and managing media center operations. This internship will begin with remote writing prior to its official start date.
• Sponsor Services Intern:
  • Fulfill sponsorship packages, coordinate Pro-Am events and volunteer activities and assist with promotional events.
• Operations Intern:
  • Support tournament set-up at Sedgefield Country Club. Work with staff, volunteers and vendors to prepare for and execute this PGA TOUR event.
• Ticketing Intern:
  • Assist the Manager of Ticket Operations with the distribution of digital tickets, ticket scanners and wristbands, as well as troubleshooting ticket issues. 

All interns will also assist with:

• Inventory and management of tournament supplies and shipments.
• Assembly and distribution of ticket and sponsorship packages.
• Coordination with volunteers, committees and vendors.
• Support for special events and tournament operations.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment with volunteers, vendors and staff.
• Strong communications and public relations skills.
• Prior event management experience is a plus.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure.
• Flexibility to take on various tasks as needed.
• Must reside in or attend college/university within central North Carolina including Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin counties.