The Valspar Championship is a 72-hole official PGA TOUR event and part of the season-long FedExCup played on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook, a Salamander Golf & Spa Resort in Palm Harbor, FL. The tournament is operated by a not-for-profit organization, Copperhead Charities, Inc., a volunteer group of Tampa Bay area community leaders known as the Copperheads. The members have the dual ambition of raising money for charity and providing golf fans with the best in PGA TOUR competition.

The Valspar Championship relies heavily on its interns in the execution of the tournament and associated events. Interns gain invaluable experience in all areas of tournament management including event planning and coordination, sponsorship sales and activation, ticketing and sales activities, volunteer and charity management and operations. As an intern, you will be an integral part of one of the PGA TOUR’s premier events and you will be responsible for specific projects leading up to & during tournament week.

Our Internship Program offers college/university level students hands-on business experience within various departments during the spring semester.

We offer a great atmosphere and unmatched opportunities
We seek individuals who are dedicated, professional and enthusiastic.

ALL INTERNSHIPS ARE UNPAID (Lunch and travel stipend offered) AND MUST BE COMPLETED FOR COURSE CREDIT.

Students will work with the Valspar Championship staff in areas including but not limited to:

Corporate sales
Expo Management
Pro-Ams
Executive Women’s Day management
Military Program management
Volunteer management
Sponsorship activation
Ticketing & sales activities
Charity programs
Tournament operations
Concert operations
5K Race Activation
Social Media & Fan Engagement

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:

A desire to gain experience in a professional sports and entertainment environment
Excellent communication, computer and organizational skills
Knowledge in Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point
Flexibility and willingness to work evenings and weekends
Full availability January - April, specifically during tournament week in March