Communications Field Team Intern 2026 - West/CT at MGA

Elmsford, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strong Writing, Communications Skills, Teamwork, PC Proficiency, Tablet Proficiency, Smartphone Proficiency, TV Proficiency, DSLR Camera Proficiency, Traveling, Long Hours, Golf Knowledge

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

POSITION: Field Team – Communications Department (Spring/Summer 2026); Seeking Field Team members from Westchester/Connecticut About the Job: The Metropolitan Golf Association, located in Elmsford, N.Y., is seeking Field Team members to assist the Communications Department throughout the MGA’s Championship Season. The assignments involve traveling throughout the tri-state area (can be region specific) to MGA Sectional Qualifying Rounds for Championships, as well as WGA and LIGA events, and USGA qualifying rounds conducted by the MGA, to oversee scoring operations (including data entry and reporting). He/she may also assist with scoring and other general tasks at MGA Championships and member club events as needed. (Please note this is a part-time seasonal position - working 1-2 days per week, typically between Mondays - Wednesdays. What You'll Do At Sectional Qualifying Rounds: Oversee live scoring operations utilizing online tournament software, provide instructions to competitors and troubleshoot as needed. Set up TV for live leaderboard/manage physical scoreboard (as needed); responsible for transportation of TVs and event kits to on-site events. Publish full tournament results on www.mgagolf.org. Write a brief recap of the event summarizing the day and take photos as needed. Contribute to social media coverage of the event throughout the day. At MGA Championships (as needed): General live scoring and event coverage assistance. Essential Qualifications Strong writing and communications skills. Ability to work as a team and work closely with MGA staff and volunteers. Ability to work with PCs, tablets, smartphones, TVs, and DSLR cameras. Ability to travel by car throughout tri-state area (MGA serves New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester, the Hudson Valley, and Fairfield County) and work long hours several times a week. Working knowledge of/interest in golf. Benefits: $17.00 per hour plus travel expense reimbursement MGA staff apparel ABOUT THE MGA: The Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA), founded in 1897, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest amateur golf associations, serving more than 500+ member clubs and 175,000 golfers in the greater Metropolitan New York Area. The MGA is a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of core services such as: handicapping, course rating, an award-winning magazine (The Met Golfer), and conducts some of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious regional championships. The charitable arm of the Association, the MGA Foundation provides life-changing opportunities through the game of golf in the Met Area. The MGA is an Allied Golf Association of the USGA and promotes the best interests of the game of golf. At the MGA, we recognize that fostering an environment where everyone feels respected and included is essential for driving creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion within our organization and the sport of golf. For more information on the MGA and MGA Foundation, please visit www.mgagolf.org.

Responsibilities

Field Team members will assist the Communications Department during the MGA’s Championship Season by overseeing scoring operations and managing event coverage. They will also contribute to social media and publish tournament results.