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PGA TOUR

Event Services Specialist

PGA TOUR, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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The Best Players Need the Best People. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Event Services and manage the events volunteer program, as well as assist with hospitality and special events.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree, preferably in Sports Administration, Business Administration, Marketing or Communications.

Minimum two to three years prior office management experience (required).

Prior exposure to golf tournaments or sports event planning/operations (preferred).

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiency (required)

Responsibilities Support Senior Manager, Event Services in oversight of Event Services Intern

Manage volunteer program, consisting of 1,600+ individuals

Serve as a liaison with event staff, PGA TOUR staff and vendors for volunteer related areas

Oversee registration process including application design and recruitment

Lead communication with leadership and general volunteers including year-round meetings and volunteer newsletter

Organize volunteer apparel program including uniform ordering, inventory and distribution

Responsible for volunteer training program including scheduling and material development

Oversee Volunteer Hospitality including food & beverage and venue design

Develop innovative ideas for volunteer program

Coordinate volunteer related creative projects with TOUR Marketing

Assist Senior Manager, Event Services with the financial processes for volunteer areas, including budget management, purchase orders and expense allocation

Support event hospitality program, in conjunction with the Event Services and Operations team, set-up, maintenance and break-down

Assist with activities pre-event, event week and post-event, including Pro-Am, Am-Am, Honorary Observers, Volunteer & Charitable Events, as well as any other special functions developed by the event team, internal PGA TOUR staff or sponsors

Travel to and support other PGA TOUR Events to assist with pro-am, housing, transportation, hospitality, special events, honorary observer program, etc.

Special projects as assigned