USWO Long-Term Volunteer Administration Internship

Position: 2026 USWO Long-Term Volunteer Administration Internship
About this role:

The Volunteer Administration Intern will assist with the Volunteer Program and administrative duties of the 2026 U.S. Women's Open Championship, including advance preparation/set-up, championship week responsibilities, and post-championship breakdown. The Championship Office is a fast-paced working environment. Intern must have the ability to work under pressure and handle many tasks at one time. Each day brings new challenges, and the intern must have top-notch organizational and communication skills.

Daily, the intern will find themselves working in a typical office environment, but significant work will be done in exterior environments as well. The ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting boxes and manual labor may be required  the weeks leading up to the championship, the intern will work at least (40) hour work weeks; however, as we grow closer to the championship, work weeks will lengthen to (60+) hours and will include weekends and holidays.

What you'll do:

Assisting with volunteer training, including organizing training session materials and credential packets, volunteer handbooks, and the distribution of volunteer credentials, along with other important information
Managing the concerns, questions, and requests of volunteers before and during the championship
Assisting Committee Chairs with their responsibilities, including volunteer scheduling, site visits, and managing volunteer committees
Setting up, organizing, and tearing down volunteer areas on championship grounds.
Answering phones, preparing mailings, opening incoming mail, and UPS shipping/receiving. Keeping the Championship Office neat, clean, and organized.
Assisting with the creation of various correspondences, including emails and the Volunteer Newsletter
Organizing the exchange and distribution of volunteer apparel
Creation of volunteer credentials, as well as organizing and preparing for credential distribution
Planning and carrying out volunteer incentives such as daily surprise and delights
Assist with grassroots marketing efforts for the championship which could include speaking engagements, representing the championship at local events and member engagement events.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Intern may perform other duties as assigned.
Where you'll be:
This role will begin at our Pinehurst, NC, campus and will relocate to Los Angeles, CA, closer to the championship. A housing stipend will be provided, as well as assistance with relocation expenses.

Internship Pay:

$17.00/hr + overtime (Pinehurst, NC)
$19.46/hr + overtime (Los Angeles, CA)

What you bring:

Ability to work long and strenuous hours (40 - 60+ hour work weeks)
Effective communication with a wide variety of individuals involved in a national championship
Resourceful, presentable, courteous, friendly and organized
Good follow-up skills and ability to handle issues quickly and calmly
Ability to work independently and support the team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software - above average knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher
Ability to prepare presentations to include PowerPoint and printed material
Demonstrated ability to follow and execute detailed plans - able to anticipate and analyze problems and provide logical solutions
Ability to work well under pressure