The Western NY PGA REACH Foundation is offering an opportunity to gain valuable insight into the administrative aspect of the golf business by hiring an individual from a diverse background to work on our team for 6 months.
● The PGA WORKS Fellowship is intentionally focused on engaging a diverse demographic of participants with consideration to the following protected classes: Gender, Age, Race/Color, National Origin/Ancestry, Sexual Orientation, Disability and Veteran Status - though anyone is welcome to apply.
● The Western NY PGA REACH Foundation desires to establish a network of diverse talent who are prepared to ascend to key employment positions in the business of golf.
The Western NY PGA REACH Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and philanthropic arm of The Western NY PGA Section, one of 41 Sections across the country dedicated to growing the game of golf, serving the PGA Member, and elevating the standards of the PGA Professional. The Western NY PGA was founded in 1925 under the umbrella of the PGA of America and is home to 250 men and women PGA Professionals from Buffalo, Rochester, and Northwestern PA. Our team at the Section Office is composed of dedicated, passionate people who care deeply about serving our Professionals and community through golf. We are hard workers; we are creative; we have fun.
SECTION STAFF MISSION:
To provide a first-class experience for WNYPGA Members and Foundation benefactors in all tournaments, events, initiatives, and programming. Our team works in a collaborative, fun environment and has a passion for sharing their love for the game of golf with others.
BENEFIT OF THE POSITION:
The Western New York Section has a proven track record of placing employees in their next role. The Executive Director and Section have a true passion for career development and future employment mentorship. The goal would be to work with the PGA WORKS Fellow on their career development while they are employed by the Western New York PGA Section.
OVERALL JOB SUMMARY:
The primary focus of this position will be to assist the Western NY PGA REACH Foundation in executing PGA REACH programs in the Youth, Military, and Diversity & Inclusion pillars. National PGA REACH program examples include:
● MILITARY Pillar | PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH and is designed to introduce golf to veterans with disabilities in order to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.
● YOUTH Pillar | PGA Jr League – PGA Jr League (PGAJL) is a fun, social, and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls ages 18 and under to learn and enjoy the game of golf. The kids learn the game among their peers with professional instruction and direction from PGA/LPGA Professionals who serve as team captains. Parents also play an active role, making the program a family activity to create a generation of players to enjoy the game.
● DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Pillar | PGA WORKS – PGA WORKS is a workforce diversification strategic initiative designed to evolve the demographic composition of the golf industry workforce and develop a robust pool of talent from diverse backgrounds who are prepared to ascend to key employment positions in the business of golf.
POSITION / PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. An employee in this position must be able to travel for extended periods of time in various modes of transportation.
● The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
● Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
● While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
● Employee must be able to drive to and from various locations throughout the Section.
Experience Required
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
● A “can do” attitude with dynamic personality
● Willingness to adapt and learn new technologies and platforms
● Undergraduate Degree
● Valid Driver’s License Required
● Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills are required
● Excellent computer skills, particularly with Google Workspace
● Skills in social media marketing and communications
● Well organized, punctual, and energetic
● Ability to work in a team environment and travel
● Ability to work overtime, including some weekends
● Ability to have a flexible schedule
Essential Responsibilities
PGA WORKS Fellowship duties include but are not limited to:
● Assist the PGA Section with all aspects of WNYPGA Section and PGA REACH WNY foundation programming including communications, logistics, site and member recruitment, promotions, scheduling, sponsor activation, billing, and event execution.
● Assist the PGA Section marketing and communications team to ensure WNYPGA Section and PGA REACH WNY foundation activities that occur in the WNYPGA Section are documented and reported to national PGA REACH social media and public relations resources as well as PGA Section resources.
● Assist fundraising efforts of WNYPGA Section and PGA REACH WNY foundation as needed.
● Assist with PGA HOPE programming and operations including communications with PGA Professionals and military services centers, tracking and reporting, veteran volunteer program, and marketing/PR.
● Assist with the recruitment of PGA Members for and promotion of PGA Jr. League.
● Assist the day-to-day operations of the Section’s Drive, Chip & Putt Championship local, sub-regional, and regional competitions, in cooperation with the PGA of America, USGA, and Augusta National Golf Club.
● Assist the day-to-day responsibilities of managing PGA REACH WNY initiatives including partner organization communications, tracking and reporting, and marketing/PR.
● Assist with planning, pairings, course setup, onsite management, and post event communication and social media for PGA Jr. League, WNYPGA Junior Tour, and Section Tournaments, as applicable.
● Assist with event preparation, management, promotion, committee support, communications, and sponsor/donor tracking for the Duster Challenge, Birdie Bash, and other fundraising initiatives.
● Assist with PGA REACH WNY Foundation marketing, communications, and PR including website updates, social media, creative marketing, and email communications.
● Assist Foundation Board of Trustees with selection and distribution of Growth of the Game Program.
● Assist Western NY PGA REACH Foundation and PGA WORKS (national) in the awareness of the PGA WORKS Fellowship to help attract new candidates for Western NY PGA REACH Foundation Fellowship.
Benefits
Salary: 6 month term stipend at $17/hour for 40 hours a week
● Strategic Plan merit based annual bonus potential of up to $500
● Reimbursement for work related travel at IRS rate
● Laptop and other technology provided
● Staff uniforms provided
● Playing and practice privileges at the homesite, Glen Oak GC, during golf season and on simulators in the off-season
