Operations Intern

Job Summary

• Temporary office setup, on-course construction, signage planning, security schedule, parking and transportation logistics


• Document progression of tournament setup through photography and creation of maps/diagrams 


• Help to anticipate challenges before they arise and provide solutions for unavoidable issues


• Provide direction, support, and information to vendors and volunteers as necessary


• Support staff, PGA TOUR officials, vendors and volunteers with the physical preparation of the golf course, tournament site, and off-site areas


• Liaise with Tournament Leadership Council and assist with volunteer committee requests 


• Track and inventory tournament assets such as golf carts, radios, signage, and other supplies


• Work collaboratively with other VTO departments such as Client Services, Sales, Marketing and Volunteers on other projects as assigned


• Participate and support VTO “Street Team” events in raising tournament awareness throughout the local community


• Other tasks and duties as needed by VTO Staff

• be self-motivated and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced work environment while exercising organizational, analytical and time management skills;


• have strong interpersonal skills that complement a proactive, solution-driven, team-oriented work ethic;


• have a keen ability to foster relationships with a wide variety of individuals from entry-level to C-level executives;


• have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus;


• valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to commute to main offices, TPC San Antonio temporary offices and offsite locations


• be comfortable making phone calls, setting appointments and establishing/developing relationships;


• be proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint), internet software, various social media platforms; Adobe Creative Cloud and SketchUp are a plus;


• be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.;


• be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required throughout employment, but especially in the four weeks before and the week of the Valero Texas Open;


• have a desire to work in sports/event management; completed a degree or working toward a degree in a related field (Sports Management, PGA Management, Business Management, Hospitality & Leisure Management, etc.) is a plus;


• Knowledge of golf and golf events is not a requirement but a plus.