PGA REACH Southern Ohio is looking for an energetic and passionate professional to join our dynamic team in the continued growth of our Foundation. The successful candidate will help administer the fundraising efforts and program elements of PGA REACH Southern Ohio, focusing on our Military, Youth and Diversity & Inclusion pillars. 

OPPORTUNITY: The PGA REACH Southern Ohio Foundation is offering an opportunity for individuals to gain valuable insight into the administrative aspect of the golf business by hiring a candidate from a historically underrepresented group to work on our team for a 8 month term.  

This fellow will learn: 

● The PGA WORKS Fellowship provides the opportunity for individuals from historically underrepresented groups 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. 

● Ultimately, the PGA REACH Southern Ohio Foundation desires to establish a network of underrepresented talent who are prepared to ascend to key employment positions in the game and business of golf. 

Established in 2010, PGA REACH Southern Ohio, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the philanthropic arm of the Southern Ohio PGA Section, one of the 41 sections in the PGA of America. The Foundation is committed to serving our communities and growing the game of golf through our three pillars – Youth, Military, and Diversity & Inclusion. 

The Southern Ohio Section, PGA of America is an association of approximately 5+00 golf professionals whose mission is to promote the interest, participation and enjoyment in the game itself; establish and maintain professional standards of practice, and enhance the well-being of golf professionals. The Southern Ohio Section was founded in 1946. 

JOB TITLE: PGA WORKS Fellowship 

MANAGER’S TITLE: Operations Director

JOB DESCRIPTION: The PGA WORKS fellowship position assists in the marketing, recruitment, and development departments for the Southern Ohio PGA Foundation. The primary focus of this position will be to assist the Southern Ohio PGA Foundation in executing PGA REACH programs in the Youth, Military and Diversity & Inclusion pillars. 

Southern Ohio PGA REACH program examples include: 

● MILITARY Pillar | PGA HOPE Program – 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 | Drive, Chip and Putt – A joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association and The PGA of America, Drive, Chip and Putt is a free nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf. 

- By tapping the creative and competitive spirit of girls and boys ages 7-15, Drive, Chip and Putt provides aspiring junior golfers an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country. Participants who advance through local, sub-regional and regional qualifying in each age/gender category earn a place in the National Finals, which is conducted at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live by Golf Channel. 

● 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 historically underrepresented backgrounds who are prepared to ascend to key employment positions in the business of golf. 

PGA WORKS Fellowship duties include but are not limited to: 

● Assisting the Southern Ohio PGA with all aspects of PGA REACH and PGA REACH Southern Ohio foundation programming including communications, logistics, site and member recruitment, promotions, scheduling, sponsor activation, budgeting, billing, and event execution. 

● Assisting the Southern Ohio PGA marketing and communications team to ensure PGA REACH and PGA REACH Southern Ohio foundation activities that occur in the PGA Section are documented and reported to national PGA REACH social media and public relations resources as well as PGA Section resources.  

● Assist with the setup, execution, and management of Drive Chip & Putt Qualifiers. (if applicable) 

● Assist with the setup, execution and management of the Play Yellow Birdie Bash & Stars and Stripes Pro Am 

● Assist the fundraising efforts of PGA REACH and the PGA REACH Southern Ohio as needed.

● Assist with PGA 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. (if applicable) 

● Assist in the day to day responsibilities of managing the PGA REACH (if applicable) Initiative including: partner organization communications, tracking and reporting, and marketing/PR. 

● Assist with PGA REACH Southern Ohio Foundation marketing, communications and PR including: website updates, social media, creative marketing, and email communications. 

● Assist PGA REACH Southern Ohio and PGA WORKS (national) in the awareness of the PGA WORKS Fellowship to help attract new candidates for PGA REACH Southern Ohio Fellowship.  

● Undergraduate Degree  

● Valid Driver’s License Required 

● Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills are required 

● Excellent computer skills, particularly with Google Drive 

● 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 to include weekends 

● Ability to be flexible 

POSITION/PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those 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 to finger, handle, or feel and 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 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. 
● The employee must be able to drive the company vehicle/van and/or drive to and from various locations throughout the Section.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Hourly pay - equivalent to annual salary of $38,000 - Medical, dental, vision insurance - Paid PTO