Position Title: Events & Operations Intern

Program Site(s): WGA/ESF Headquarters (primary); Travel to events

Accountable to: Manager, Events (Development Team)

Term: May through August 2026 (flexible start and end date); 40 hours per week plus overtime when applicable

Compensation: $17.00/hour

About the Evans Scholars Foundation

Evans Scholars Foundation: Established in 1930 by the Western Golf Association and celebrated amateur golfer Charles “Chick” Evans Jr., the Evans Scholars Foundation awards full tuition and housing college scholarships to high-achieving caddies with limited financial means. It is the nation’s largest scholarship program for caddies.

Job Summary:

The Events & Operations Intern will assist the ESF Development Team & Events Team with their various golf and fundraising events. Primary activities include:

· Create and format marketing emails in Mailchimp, using existing templates and brand guidelines

· Design and update print materials for events, including:

· Name tags

· Table cards / table numbers

· One-pagers and simple handouts through Canva

· Assisting with Leadership Council events – happy hours, smaller Alumni events

· Providing support for the Events Team with any day-to-day tasks and additional small events related to the Evans Scholars

· Develop professional skills in organization, communication, and time management

· Participate in team meetings and planning conversations to better understand event strategy and decision-making

· Gain hands-on experience supporting a full-cycle events team, from planning through execution

· Learn the basics of digital marketing through email creation in Mailchimp and event promotion support

· Assist with event trackers and internal planning documents, helping keep timelines, details, and deliverables organized

· Support event-related creative needs by creating simple, template-based materials in Canva (e.g., signage, flyers, social graphics, or handouts) as needed

Qualifications

Ability to learn how to use the following platforms:

· Mailchimp (email creation and formatting)

· Canva

· Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop helpful but not required)

· Raiser’s Edge

· Trellis

The candidate must reside in Chicagoland for the summer, have access to reliable transportation, be willing to travel between program sites and event locations, and be willing to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Familiarity with the game of golf is preferred.

Important dates we may need event coverage or help from the office: (more to be added)

· June 1st

· June 8th

· June 29th

· July 13th

· July 20th

Competencies

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Detail oriented with strong time management, and project management skills

· Eagerness to build and maintain effective working relationships

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with diverse teams

· Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams)

Application Information: To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to Mairead King at king@wgaesf.org.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.