Fall 2024 Internship - Recruitment Intern

Position: Recruitment

Location: Remote

Hours: 4 Days per week (8-5:30); August - December

Reports to: HR Manager, Business Development

About The HJGT

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) was founded in 2007 with the intention of providing junior golfers between the ages of 8-18 an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment. The tour’s vision is to provide superb hospitality and make every event a memorable one. With play open to both males and females, nearly every junior golfer is eligible to participate on the HJGT. Currently the HJGT is the largest junior golf tour in the world hosting more 2-day nationally ranked events than any other tour.

In 2017, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour announced a partnership with Nexus, an international hospitality and entertainment company backed by financier Joe Lewis and Tavistock Group, golfing great Tiger Woods and musician and entertainer Justin Timberlake, which will further our collective goal of growing the game of golf, broadening the Tour’s reach across the U.S. and around the world.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Business/Sports Management or other related fields
• This is an unpaid internship, and you must receive at least one (1) credit for the onsite experience from an accredited College/University.
• Must be within good standing of your College/University
  
  

Intern Responsibilities

• Post new job ads.
• Manage applicant tracking system.
• Screen and organize applicants
• Prospect and recruit new intern applicants
• Schedule and conduct phone and Zoom interviews.
• Send and manage Credit Validation Emails.
• Follow up with applicants throughout the hiring process.
• Extend job offers and manage the acceptance process.
• Prepare and send contracts to hired candidates.
• Create and manage PandaDoc templates and HR packets.
• Register for, schedule, and attend job fairs.
• Manage social media content for recruitment purposes.
• Schedule and conduct meetings with advisors and schools.
• Conduct outreach to new schools on Social Media
  
  

What does success look like?

• Establishing new points of contact for the HJGT
• Assist in creating new partnership opportunities
• Create and network with industry leaders and golf/business influencers which will help grow the Tour
  
  

Why intern with HJGT?

• College Credit for getting hands on, once in a lifetime educational experience
• Employee discounts on most major golf equipment and apparel (Generally 30-50% off retail)
• Hands on experience and to learn every aspect of tournament operations, retail marketing, and video productions
• Resume building workshops
• Classroom sessions with HJGT employees to assist with career planning
• Recommendation letters from full time employees
• Networking events
  
  

College Credit

• Students will be able to use the HJGT internship for college credit. Your institution will decide the amount of credits. All interns MUST be enrolled in at least one credit.
  
  

What To Expect

🏌️‍♂️ Immerse Yourself in Golf: Get up close and personal with the sport you love. Assist in organizing and executing top-tier junior golf events that draw talented young golfers from across the nation.

🤝 Network with Industry Experts: Rub shoulders with seasoned professionals, coaches, and administrators in the golf industry. Forge valuable connections that will guide your career trajectory.

📈 Develop Critical Skills: From event management and marketing to data analysis and customer relations, you'll gain hands-on experience that will make your resume stand out in the competitive sports industry.

🌟 Team Collaboration: Work alongside a passionate and supportive team that shares your dedication to the sport. Collaborate on projects, brainstorm innovative ideas, and be a driving force for positive change in junior golf.

🌎 Travel Opportunities: Opportunities to hit the road and explore new places as you assist in coordinating tournaments across various locations. Gain a broader perspective of the golfing world.

Career Enrichment

There are countless benefits to participating in the HJGT internship program. Interns will meet and interact with various groups of people and get to know the future stars of the PGA and LPGA tours. For example, interns will be around golf professionals, directors of golf, course superintendents, influential and successful sponsors, parents, and spectators. This internship is unlike many other programs because of the hands-on experience you will receive. Interns will be given daily tasks that have a substantial impact on the organization. You will learn how to manage people, manage departments, and problem solve in a fast and fun environment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the associate may be required to work varying schedules including nights and weekend to reflect the business needs of the company.

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.

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.