Operations Manager, U.S. Women's

Posted Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM

The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game’s best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf’s future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion.

As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game.

The USGA’s headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC.For more, visit usga.org.

The Operations Manager, U.S. Women’s Open will assist with the operational planning, championship administration, organization and execution of the U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championships.

• Assist with the planning and execution of on-site championship construction and operations.
• Serve as a primary championship liaison for key vendor groups, including championship signage, telecom, TV/AV, ecology, restrooms, trailers, fencing, etc.
• Support the Operations and Championship teams with the procurement of vendor bids, selection of vendor partners, and the execution of vendor contracts.
• Maintain key championship planning documents including the operational timeline, facility survey, vendor manual, staff arrival memo and meeting materials. Assist with compiling meeting notes, weekly/daily reports, agendas, lists, etc.
• Manage interns through delegating tasks, ensuring task completion, and providing an atmosphere for staff/interns to learn and grow.
• Assist with the development of quarterly financial projections for the championship and help manage the invoicing and billback process.
• Assist the Championship Director with the management of select local community and host club relationships; maintain effective communications with relevant parties and assist with securing all necessary championship support.

• This role will be based at our Pinehurst, NC campus on a hybrid schedule. Employees are expected to spend 3 days per week working in the office, between Monday - Thursday. This role is required to be on-site at championship venues for 2-3 months per year to manage championship construction and teardown.

• 3+ years of relevant operational /event management experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and execute detailed plans; ability to anticipate and analyze problems and provide logical solutions.
• Effective communicator and a team player.
• Experience and/or knowledge of construction equipment and activities is a plus.
• Strong written, budgeting and negotiating skills.

Manager

$68,000 - $78,000

The annual base salary range for this position is $68,000 - $78,000
. This range represents what we reasonably expect to pay as starting base compensation for this role. Compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and relevant certifications. In addition to your base compensation, the USGA provides competitive benefit offerings for all full-time employees.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees
• Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
• Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
• Off-site team building events
• On-site gym and golf simulator
• Learn more about our benefits and culture here

The USGA is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization believes we are stronger by embracing our diverse backgrounds and perspectives, promoting equity so all teammates can excel and grow in their careers, and fostering experiences to drive inclusion in our workplace and game. Golf is a game for everyone, and you are always welcome.