Programs and Events Internship
The Utah Golf Foundation (UGF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that was established in 1989 as the tax-exempt charitable affiliate of the Utah Golf Association. It is the only statewide charitable foundation in Utah devoted solely to the game of golf. In 2014, the Utah Golf Foundation reestablished itself as its own entity and redirected its purpose to financially support programs expanding opportunity and access to those who wish to play the game of golf in Utah. We fulfill our mission and purpose through two flagship programs, Veterans on Course and Youth on Course Utah.
The UGF is seeking a three-month intern to work alongside the Utah Golf Foundation Board of Directors and staff to continue the growth and development of Veterans on Course and Youth on Course Utah. This opportunity will report directly to Utah Golf Foundation Executive Director Megan Huntsman while she is on maternity leave.
Availability: May 26th, 2025 – August 29th, 2025
Position: 3 Months / $3,000 stipend ($1,000 per month)
Reports to: Executive Director, Utah Golf Foundation
Intended Internship Location(s): Remote with some local travel.
Essential Duties &Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
VETERANS ON COURSE
- Manage event entries and administrative responsibilities.
- Communicate with host facilities to prepare event agenda.
- Coordinate the volunteers who sign up for specific events.
- Organize event materials at the storage unit.
- Direct the event on site from start to finish.
- Upload event photography to the UGF website and social media platforms.
- Wrap up each event with payments, thank you cards, and final emails.
YOUTH ON COURSE UTAH
- Track monthly numbers regarding membership, rounds played, course subsidies, and budgets.
- Run monthly rounds reports and deliver numbers to the UGA controller for course subsidies.
- Regularly communicate with participating facility contacts.
- Handle incoming membership emails and calls with prompt responses.
- Identify and make direct outreach to potential course partners.
- Facilitate DocuSign contracts and ensure proper and accurate documentation in Salesforce.
- Attend necessary meetings, educational seminars, and other related functions.
GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Customer Service – Answer all Utah Golf Foundation phone calls and emails.
- Media – Provide content for the UGF website and social media platforms.
- Office Hours – Maintain work hours as defined by the UGA employee manual.
- Employee Manual – Comply with all other expectations as defined in the UGA employee manual.
- General – Perform additional duties as assigned by the executive director.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess a strongattention to detail, good people skills, team player attitude, ability to handle several tasks simultaneously, strong communication and organizational skills, and a strong work ethic. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/orEXPERIENCE
High school degreeand/or two to threeyears related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to writeroutine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with members, management, vendors/suppliers, the public and other Utah Golf Foundation team members. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
COMPUTER/BUSINESS MACHINESKILLS
Advanced knowledge of various computersoftware programs including Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The intern will be required to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. on event days.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Must have reliabletransportation, valid driver’slicense, and provideproof of insurance. The job requires some statewide travel but no overnight stays. The Utah Golf Foundation will reimburse mileage expenses at the IRS-approved rate.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Monthly stipend
- Travel expenses
APPLICATION PROCESS
- If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Utah Golf Foundation Executive Director Megan Huntsman at megan@uga.org no later than Friday, April 11th, 2025.
- If you have any questions or need any additional information, please reach out to Megan Huntsman at megan@uga.org or 385-347-5009.