2026 U.S. Open Long-Term Championship Administration Internship (Southampton, NY)

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. 

Position Timeframe: February 2, 2026 – June 29, 2026 

From the USGA Handicap System to national amateur championships, to modernizing the delivery of the game’s Rules and supporting sustainable golf course management practices, the United States Golf Association promotes the health of a game that inspires, challenges, and rewards like nothing else can. 

Are you looking to join a dynamic team who works together to promote and conserve the true spirit of the game of golf? The U.S. Open Championship internship is a great way to gain valuable experience in sports management. Whether you work in Merchandising, Operations, Championship Administration, or Will Call, you will gain valuable experience and see firsthand how an exemplary golf championship is conducted. 

The 2026 U.S. Open Championship will be held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton, NY June 15-21, 2026. This will be the 6th time Shinnecock Hills will host a U.S. Open.  

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: 

The Championship Office is a fast-paced working environment. The Championship Administration Intern must have the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks at once. Each day brings new challenges, and interns must have top-notch organizational and communication skills. On a daily basis, the intern will find themselves working in a typical office environment as well as significant work done in exterior environs. The ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting boxes and manual labor may be required at times. In the weeks leading up to the Championship, the intern will work at least (40) hours work weeks; however, as we grow closer to the Championship, work weeks will lengthen to eighty-plus hours (80+) and will include several weekends. An internship with the United States Golf Association and the 2026 U.S. Open Championship is a tremendous first step toward a career in the fields of special event management and professional sports. 

The Championship Administration Intern will assist with the day-to-day administrative management of the Championship Office and focus heavily on the Volunteer Program for the 2026 U.S. Open Championship, including advance preparation/set-up, Championship week responsibilities, and post-championship breakdown. 

ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS: 

• Answering incoming e-mails and phone calls to the 2026 U.S. Open championship office. 
• Preparing mailings, opening incoming mail, handling UPS shipping/receiving. 
• Maintain all necessary office supplies and order items as necessary. May require local trips to pick-up items as needed. 
• Assist in taking and distributing notes for meetings as necessary. 

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: 

• The Volunteer Program for the 2026 U.S. Open consists of more than 3,000 volunteers assigned to 14 volunteer committees. Duties will include: 
• Assisting with the creation of various correspondence including emails, and the Volunteer Newsletter. 
• Assisting with volunteer training, including organizing training session materials and credential packets, volunteer handbooks, the distribution of volunteer credentials along with other important information, and presenting and preparing PowerPoint presentations with championship 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. 

HOURLY PAY: $17.00/hr (time and a half once 40hrs is reached)

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE USGA: 

• Ability to work long and strenuous hours (40 – 100+ hour work week). 
• 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. 
• Team first mentality. 
• Ability to work independently and support the team. 
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office software – above-average knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, & PowerPoint. 
• 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. 
• Professional demeanor 

 This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Interns may perform other duties as assigned.

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.