WHY WORK AT THE STPGA?

The STPGA is a fun, energetic business where no two days are alike with fourteen (14) full-time staff members and 10-15 interns dispersed across three (3) seasons. Employees value teamwork, collaboration, and opportunities to showcase their skill set against a shared mission and purpose. The STPGA believes that a great company culture and a work-life balance is vital to our success and continues to strive towards being a place our team enjoys working at each day. 

The Communications Department is undergoing a period of transition and growth, and we are excited to be looking for two new employees to join our team to help share our story, promote our business, and create fun and engaging content. 

These two Digital Content Coordinators will report into our existing Senior Communications Coordinator to tell the story of the Southern Texas PGA, PGA REACH Southern Texas, and STPGA Junior Golf through all our different channels.  

These positions will spend most of their time handling the following: 

·         Social Media management, posting, and planning for STPGA Junior Golf 

·         Unique content planning and execution for our countless junior programs, events, and initiatives 

·         Taking and editing pictures and videos 

·         Editing, creating, and generating high quality content 

·         Marketing and promoting all things STPGA 

This position will accomplish these items by: 

·         Spending a lot of time at events gathering, editing, and posting content 

·         Planning, communicating with co-workers, and being great at time management 

·         Being someone with a high level of attention to detail 

·         Creating distinctive content plans and executing them to STPGA standards 

Additional items that could be involved based on the department work-flow: 

·         Writing, publishing, and updating content on all STPGA websites. 

·         Weekly e-newsletters along with press releases or other long form written items. 

·         Email database management 

·         Assist with the execution of communication elements at Professional events 

·         Other assigned duties 

The STPGA is looking for candidates who bring with them a proactive and forward-thinking mindset, is extremely detail oriented, and has a passion for social media and content generation with a desire to elevate their career. 

 

We are looking for someone that enjoys traveling, being at events, and can handle many projects at the same time. 

 

Following through on tasks, consistent communication, and forward thinking are extremely important in this role. 

 

In addition, we are looking for someone who enjoys interacting with people, who has a service mindset with a passion for growing the game of golf, and highlighting our many amazing PGA of America Members, junior golfers, and programs! 

 

Strong applicants will be people that have great interpersonal skills and can interact with different people but still accomplish communication goals and objectives. 

 

This position requires a bachelor's degree and someone with great experience in social media, making graphics, editing and capturing videos, planning out social media calendars, and creating engaging content. 

 

PGA of America Members and Associates are welcome to apply but not required. 

 

Having experience or knowledge of golf is preferred but not required. 

 

We are looking for someone that is always willing to learn and improve!  

As stated at the beginning, the Communications Department is going through an exciting transition, and we look forward to hearing candidates’ perspective on how they can bring value and insight to our business. 

 

Our goal remains to showcase all aspects of our business in the most positive light, create engaging content, and communicate effectively with our many different stakeholders. The best candidates will showcase an amazing balance between planning and executing at a high level and must be ready to travel to events throughout Southern Texas. 

 

This candidate should display a strong moral character and unquestionable integrity. He or she should show professionalism in all forms, excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills, and a detail orientated mindset! 

 

The candidate should have experience in editing, creating, and generating high quality graphics, photography, and videography.  

 

The candidate should have a forward-thinking mindset with planning, thinking ahead, efficiency, and time management. 

 

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite is required, should be well versed in marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, Digital Range, etc., possess skills in photography, video, and editing and the associated platforms of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Lightroom. 

 

This individual would need to have the ability to work long tournament days, weekends, be able to work independently, be flexible to last-minute changes, and have a strong handle on working independently on multiple tasks at a time. 

 

Our total package for this individual will range between $40,000 - $50,000 based on experience and other factors. At the STPGA, some of our high-level benefits include items like Unlimited PTO, 100% coverage of medical, dental, and long-term disability after 3 months of employment, and a 401K plan after one year of employment with up to 5% matching contribution from the STPGA. In addition to our PTO policy, the STPGA office is closed between Christmas and New Years Holiday each year. 

 

STPGA Staff Members also have free access at Willow Creek Golf Club and Windrose Golf Club to enjoy the great game of golf. We provide a cell phone and computer to all employees and plenty of golf shirts to last for a lifetime! 

 

When traveling for work, the STPGA provides work trucks for your travels and a company credit card for work-related expenses. 

 

Please email a cover letter and resume to Scott Archer, Assistant Executive Director. [email protected] 

 

Applicants are encouraged to also include links to portfolios or feel free to attach a PDF version of a portfolio to showcase your skills. 

 

Our goal is to find the right person for the job and will communicate with each candidate in a timely manner after he or she applies on a potential interview or next steps. Our goal is to have someone in place as soon as possible. 

 

We encourage all interested applicants to spend time on our website and social media channels to learn more about our organization and see what we currently are doing in this space. Strong applicants will come ready to showcase their skills on how the STPGA can continue to get better! 

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.