MSGA Communications and Marketing 2025 P.J. Boatwright Internship

Start Date: 2025. Flexible start date depending on candidate schedule.

Length of Internship: Up to 12 months with a preferred start date in Winter 2025.

Location of Internship and Travel: The MSGA offices are located in Helena,
Montana. Interns will have the opportunity to work in-office and in a remote office
environment. The MSGA conducts six championships and multiple qualifiers across the
state of Montana. The intern shall be expected to travel and attend these events during
the summer unless a pre-approved absence is provided by organizational leadership.

About the Internship: In 1991, the USGA established the P.J. Boatwright Jr.
Internship Program. This program is designed to give experience to individuals who are
interested in pursuing a career in golf administration, while assisting state and regional
golf associations in the promotion of amateur golf, on a short-term, entry level basis.
Interns are not required to be enrolled in higher education institutions as long as they
are available to perform the duties and adhere to the association’s intern timeline.

About the Montana State Golf Association: The MSGA is a 501(c)(3) not-for profit
organization. Founded in 1917, the MSGA’s purpose is to serve the game of golf
in Montana. More specifically, the MSGA promotes, protects and grows the game of
golf in Montana by providing amateur competitions, educational opportunities, technical
support and benefits to golfers and golf clubs across the state of Montana.

Internship Description and Duties: The MSGA with support from the USGA
offers a 12-month internship to encourage interested individuals in acquiring a broad,
valuable educational experience in golf administration. The MSGA is looking to expand
our communications reach, increase storytelling and promotion of golf in Montana.

• Social Media Management – with the help of the executive director, prepare,
maintain and update social media with relevant content to our members via
multiple channels: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
• Assist with updates of the MSGA’s website. Incorporate social media feed.
• Create written and photographic content for the MSGA’s monthly newsletter.
• Document and produce visual content at tournaments, qualifiers, and member
• events including educational information related to core services (rules, course
• rating, handicap administration).
• With the help of staff – prepare news articles, press releases, blog entries and
• content specific to tournament programs as well as member communications.
• Engage with the board to profile trustees, staff, volunteers, and member-club staff in both social media platforms and online resources.

•Coordinate outreach with MSGA Member Clubs and outside entities to develop a
comprehensive junior schedule and publicize opportunities to members.
• Organize and develop FAQ and content to aid parents and juniors in awareness
of competitions, instructional options and abilities to prepare for collegiate golf.
• Promote junior golf across the state, assist with MSGA state qualifiers and State
Junior Tournament.
• Expand on the MSGA’s Junior Grants Program by promoting, evaluating and
cataloguing past grants, future opportunities and highlight success stories.
• Reporting of junior golf events to various outlets (media, AJGA, FCG etc.)
• Tournament communications which include providing tournament updates in
conjunction with MSGA staff to help with writing stories/recaps; social media and
website posting; research, fact checking and distributing timely information to
competitors.

Each candidate will bring diverse interests and backgrounds. The MSGA is committed
to providing a well-rounded experience and offer opportunities to allow interns to focus
in areas of interest beyond the listed duties to ensure a valuable experience.

Internship Expectations, Requirements and Eligibility:
• Intern will report to MSGA executive staff in office or remote office settings.
• Willingness to travel throughout the state of Montana and work early mornings
and late evenings during applicable tournaments. Some weekend work will be
required during tournaments.
• Commitment to representing the MSGA in a professional and courteous manner.
• Proficiency with technology is a plus (Microsoft Office Suite, database software,
social media platforms etc.) willingness to learn new software where applicable.
• Interest in learning about various aspects of golf is a must. Prior golf playing
background is not required.
• USGA employees and relatives, USGA committee member or relatives are not
eligible.
• PGA professionals/apprentices are not eligible.

Required Application Materials: All candidates must submit one document
(preferably PDF) with resume, cover letter and up to three professional references.
Please email application materials to nick@msgagolf.org

Initial applications review begins March 1, 2025

Questions: Please direct any questions to nick@msgagolf.org