Fall Internship - Event Planning​/Marketing Intern

About The HJGT

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) was founded in 2007 with the intention of providing junior golfers between the ages of 8-18 an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment. The tour’s vision is to provide superb hospitality and make every event a memorable one. With play open to both males and females, nearly every junior golfer is eligible to participate on the HJGT.

Currently the HJGT is the largest junior golf tour in the world hosting more 2-day nationally ranked events than any other tour.

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) was founded in 2007 with the intention of providing junior golfers between the ages of 8-18 an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment. The tour’s vision is to provide superb hospitality and make every event a memorable one. With play open to both males and females, nearly every junior golfer is eligible to participate on the HJGT.

Currently the HJGT is the largest junior golf tour in the world hosting more 2-day nationally ranked events than any other tour.

Event Planning Intern

Hybrid

August-December

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) was founded in 2007 with the intention of providing junior golfers between the ages of 8-18 an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment. The tour’s vision is to provide superb hospitality and make every event a memorable one. With play open to both males and females, nearly every junior golfer is eligible to participate on the HJGT.

Currently the HJGT is the largest junior golf tour in the world hosting more 2-day nationally ranked events than any other tour.

In 2017, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour announced a partnership with Nexus, an international hospitality and entertainment company backed by financier Joe Lewis and Tavistock Group, golfing great Tiger Woods and musician and entertainer Justin Timberlake, which will further our collective goal of growing the game of golf, broadening the Tour’s reach across the U.S. and around the world.

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is seeking an Event Planning Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in event management within the exciting world of junior golf. As an Event Planning Intern, you will work closely with our Event Planning Team to organize and execute successful golf tournaments, ensuring a seamless experience for our young athletes and their families.

Ticket Sales

• Assist in developing and implementing ticket sales strategies.
• Engage with potential attendees to promote and sell event tickets.
• Track ticket sales and report progress to the Event Planning Team.

Digital Media

• Collaborate with the marketing team to create digital media content.
• Assist in designing and producing graphics for promotional materials.
• Contribute to the development of engaging visual content for online platforms.

Social Media

• Manage and update social media accounts to promote HJGT events.
• Create and schedule posts to engage with our online community.
• Monitor social media activity and respond to inquiries and comments.

30-45 Second Promo Videos

• Work on the production of short promotional videos for upcoming events.
• Assist in scripting, shooting, editing, and publishing promotional videos.
• Ensure that promotional videos are engaging and reflect the event's essence.

Research

• Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and best practices.
• Compile data and insights to inform event planning and marketing strategies.
• Present research findings to the Event Planning Team for consideration.

• Must be local to the Orlando, FL area.
• Enthusiasm for golf and/or event planning.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Photoshop).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation.
• Basic video editing skills (experience with video editing software is a plus).
• Able to work 4 days a week 8am-5:30 pm EST

• Gain valuable experience in event…