USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship Membership Growth Marketing: Women and Public Golf

About the Job 
The Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA) is offering a 4 month internship in our Member Services department (ideally May - August; start and end dates are flexible). We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join our Member Services team with a focus on driving growth and engagement among women and public golfers. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to developing initiatives that promote inclusivity and diversity within the NY Metropolitan area’s golfing community. 
 
What You'll Do

• Collaborate with the Member Services team to develop strategies for attracting and retaining women and public golfers. 
• Assist in creating and implementing marketing campaigns, including social media campaigns, targeted towards women and public golfers. 
• Conduct research on trends and best practices in engaging women and public golfers in the golfing community. 
• Support the planning and execution of events and programs aimed at promoting women's and public golfers' participation. 
• Provide exceptional customer service to members and guests, with a focus on inclusivity and diversity. 
• Assist in analyzing data and feedback to measure the impact of initiatives on women and public golfer engagement. 
• Contribute to the development of resources and materials to support women and public golfers in their golfing journey. 

What We’re Looking For

• Enthusiasm for promoting inclusivity and diversity within the golfing community. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Interest in marketing, social media marketing, event planning, and customer service. 
• Knowledge of golfing or willingness to learn about sports administration. 
• Currently pursuing a degree in a related field (e.g., Marketing, Sports Management, Hospitality).
  
  ***Please note that interviews for this position will not begin until January 2026***

Compensation and Benefits:

• $17.00 per hour plus travel expense reimbursement
• MGA staff apparel

ABOUT THE MGA: The Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA), founded in 1897, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest amateur golf associations, serving more than 500 member clubs and 175,000 golfers in the greater Metropolitan New York Area. The MGA is a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of core services such as: handicapping, course rating, an award-winning magazine (The Met Golfer), and conducts some of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious regional championships. The charitable arm of the Association, the MGA Foundation provides life-changing opportunities through the game of golf in the Met Area. The MGA is an Allied Golf Association of the USGA and promotes the best interests of the game of golf. 

At the MGA, we recognize that fostering an environment where everyone feels respected and included is essential for driving creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion within our organization and the sport of golf. 

For more information on the MGA and MGA Foundation, please visit www.mgagolf.org.