Volunteer Services Intern

PGA TOUR, INC.
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Dec 11, 2024
Position: Volunteer Service Intern Job Type: Seasonal, Full-Time Location: San Antonio, Texas Period: January 13, 2025 - June 8, 2025 (Valero Texas Open week: March 31 - April 6) Compensation: $1,600 per month stipend Valero Texas Open Overview: Established in 1922, the Valero Texas Open (VTO) is one of 46 events that make up the world's leading professional golf circuit, the PGA TOUR. Raising money for charity is a central focus of the PGA TOUR and the VTO shares in that mission. Having raised over $256 million for charity since inception, the VTO is consistently the top charitable fundraiser on the PGA TOUR annually - with $24 million donated in 2024. Each year, the VTO attracts 144 of the top PGA TOUR professionals, tens of thousands of spectators each day, millions of television viewers, and a list of blue-chip sponsors to TPC San Antonio and the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Now, we would like to attract the top intern candidates to join our team for the 2025 edition of the Valero Texas Open. Job Responsibilities: Assist & support the Volunteer Service team with tasks including, but not limited to: Provide direction and assistance to a 2,000+ volunteer base. Participate in the planning of three signature volunteer events (Volunteer Appreciation Party, TLC Banquet, & Uniform Distribution) Attend local events and activations as a liaison for VTO Street Team to actively recruit new volunteers. Provide direction, support, and information to our Tournament Leadership Council (TLC) and volunteers as necessary and promptly. Work with and help new and current volunteers with the registration process through phone calls, email, and in-person interactions. Oversee database management assistance and volunteer registration website maintenance. Assist in the preparation of marketing material for the Volunteer program and related events. Work collaboratively with other VTO departments on other projects as assigned/needed. The internship also includes the opportunity to work collaboratively with other Valero Texas Open departments such as Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Client Services, on other tournament related events and projects. Job Qualifications and Requirements: The ideal candidate should... Must be willing to move to or currently reside in/near San Antonio, Texas. Must be able to commit fully to the Valero Texas Open, including long workdays and extended periods without a day off, especially in the four weeks prior to and the week of the Valero Texas Open. This includes working evenings, weekends and holidays as required throughout the period of employment. This is a full-time position. Be energetic, detail orientated, punctual, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced and exciting environment. 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 strong 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. Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. as needed. Have valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to commute to main offices, TPC San Antonio temporary offices and to offsite locations. Be proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint) How To Apply: Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and apply on TEAMWORK ONLINE no later than December 31, 2024.