MSGA Program Operations 2025 P.J. Boatwright Internship

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

Length of Internship: Up to 6 months with a preferred start in Spring 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-forprofit
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 five-month internship to encourage interested individuals in acquiring a broad,
valuable educational experience in golf administration. The principal duties of the
internship are listed below:
• The MSGA is fresh off a new strategic plan and delivers numerous programs to
benefit golf around the state. These programs and duties include:
• Assist with tournament administration duties including course marking, course
set-up, pairings, tee sheets and updating of competition information materials.
• On-course tournament duties including starting, scoring, pace of play, Rules of
Golf assistance.
• Opportunities to assist with course ratings, venue write-ups etc.
• Promotion of partnerships with assistance from the executive director,
development of the Montana High School Association partnership and increasing
junior membership as well as Youth On Course Partnerships growth in terms of
both participating clubs as well as junior members.
• Assistance as needed in development of the MSGA’s scholarship program as
well as junior grants initiatives.

• Assist with staff on the development of volunteer recruitment and on-boarding.
• Assist with operations related to fundraising, sponsorship development and
partnership activation.
• Work with member clubs on development of women’s and junior golf initiatives,
communicate opportunities and attend member-club events as needed.

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