Employment Opportunity
Metropolitan Golf Association
POSITION: Technology Intern (Seasonal)
JOB DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Golf Association, located in Elmsford, N.Y., is seeking a Communications TechnologyIntern to contribute to all areas of communications for a six-month period (March through August). This is a prime opportunity to work closely with communications professionals and gain valuable experience in the fields of media relations, Web site operations, print and digital publishing, and tournament administration. He/she must possess the following qualities:
- Strong planning and communications skills
- Reasonable proficiency with Microsoft Office products, desktop publishing programs, website technology, social media platforms, and database management
- Familiarity with multi-media equipment such as tablets and smartphones, computers, SLR cameras, video cameras, and scanners
- Working knowledge and interest in golf
The person will be part of the MGA’s four-person Communications department, and is expected to work in close collaboration with colleagues, in office and on site at championships and qualifying rounds at clubs throughout the Metropolitan Area.The position’s primary dutiesinclude:
- Assistance with regular maintenance of new MGA signed Digital Asset Management (DAM) system and CRM database.
- Compiling daily tournament results.
- Regular maintenance of MGA website, including, stories, video and photo galleries
- Assist with MGA Live Scoring operations at MGA championships
- Assist with all areas of tournament preparation, including preparation of press releases, media guides, scorecards, signage etc.
The position will require a car and travel within the Metropolitan Area, as necessary
COMPENSATION:Monthly stipend and mileage reimbursement for all travel
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2016
Send resume and cover letter to:
Helen Stock, Director of Communications, at
ABOUT THE MGA: The Metropolitan Golf Association, founded in 1897, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest golf organizations, serving more than 550 member clubs and 140,000 golfers in the greater Metropolitan New York Area. The MGA is a not for profit organizations offering its members a wide range of core services such as handicapping, course rating and measuring, and insurance programs, and conducts some of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious regional championships. The MGA also has a charitable Foundation, founded in 1992, which conducts a wide variety of youth and educational programs. For more information on the MGA and MGA Foundation,please visit