Business Description

The Boca Raton Championship is a professional golf tournament on the PGA TOUR Champions circuit. The tournament will be held February 4-10, 2019 at The Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, Florida. Our management group, ProLinks Sports, also manages two other PGA TOUR Champions events, three PGA TOUR events and has managed several past US Senior Opens. South Florida will once again bring many top golfers on the PGA TOUR Champions to Boca including Bernhard Langer, John Daly, Fuzzy Zoeller, Jay Haas, Fred Couples, Steve Stricker and many more.

The tournament is owned and operated by the Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities. Our main beneficiary is the Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The Boca Raton Championship will be televised live on the Golf Channel.

ProLinks Sports’ Tournaments have run very successful internship programs over the past twenty years. Interns play a crucial role in the success of the tournament. They have remained in contact with the tournaments and many have been hired to work at one of the Pro Links Sports events.

Interns work under the guidance of the tournament staff while assisting with various events, projects, and tasks in conjunction with the PGA TOUR Champions. There are four different intern positions available that are all unique in their own way.

The work environment of the tournament industry is very fast paced and demanding, yet very rewarding at the same time. Interns have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the fields of sports marketing, sports management, and logistics management. The tournament will make every effort to comply with school regulations to allow interns an opportunity to receive course credit. Dress is casual and interns will receive a tournament uniform along with other miscellaneous merchandise, tickets, etc.

Requirements: Undergraduate or Graduate student, majoring in Sports Marketing/Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Management, Business, Communications, Computer Science. Must be at least junior status at time of application. Experience with Microsoft Office and the Internet. We are looking for college students that are energetic, flexible, creative, self-motivated, team players, and possess good communication skills.

Timeframe: September 2018 - February 2019 with a minimum of 20 hours per week. Due to the timing of this tournament we will work around school schedules and holidays. Some weekends will be required on a needed basis. Overtime will be needed during January and February.

Sales and Marketing Coordinator Position:

This position is responsible for assisting with all aspects relating to the Boca Raton Championship including drafting proposals, promotional videos, special events and fulfillments of sponsorship and ticket packages. Intern will also aid in miscellaneous duties required in the office.

Duties include but not limited to:

Update Social Media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Conduct E-blast and current promotions
Assist in sending out mailings, posters, etc.
Prepare sponsor proposals and/or contracts.
Assist in fulfillment of sponsor contracts including but not limited to ticketing, advertising, signage requirements and promotions.
Assist with Media Day and sponsor ticket distribution.
Design 2018 Media Guide
Research and organize statistics.
Research and organize player biographies and information.

Experience gained in marketing, customer service, accounting, event planning, operations/logistics, and personnel. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook is a must.

Must be local or provide own housing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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