Join a team of proud, passionate, and caring people that together share their diverse talents and backgrounds to serve our members and grow the game of golf. Being at the PGA of America means you are supported, respected, and appreciated for your contributions.
Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Industry Partnerships team by supporting programming initiatives, activating partner deliverables, and assisting in logistics and planning of key events while maximizing revenue and driving benefit and services to the Association and its constituents.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the Manager and Director, Industry Partnerships on the day-to-day management of key Association partners, while acting as general support for the Partnership Development team.
Work closely with the Manager to develop long-term strategies related to each partner as well as support day-to-day contractual obligations.
Manage relationships with internal PGA departments to identify needs from Industry Partners. Create asset packages and plans that provide value and meet the goals of the partners while supporting the PGA initiatives.
Interface with partners (when applicable) to assist with partnership development, enhance activation(s), and deliver on commitments to help ensure renewal.
Assist with partner activation efforts that meet the PGA’s mission of serving the member and growing the game.
Assist manager with scheduling meetings, meeting agendas, and expected to take thorough recap notes of each partner or team call.
Review proposed marketing materials submitted by partners to ensure they are effective are in keeping with trademark, brand, and designation guidelines, as well as the Association’s integrity, and help drive PGA brand recognition.
Provide initial draft versions of internal and external-facing documents, including but not limited to event recaps, sales materials, and annual marketing plans.
Support day-to-day responsibilities for the PGA Show and PGA Buying Summit, including working with PGA exhibition partner and internal departments to ensure deliverable deadlines are met. Support all hotel, registration, and planning logistics.
Support day-to-day responsibilities for key industry partnership programs, including planning partner meetings, fulfilling marketing deliverables, and contract and invoice management. Prepare, produce, and deliver various specialized reports as assigned.
Work with all 41 PGA Sections and the Section Business Operations team to ensure successful engagements between industry partners and Section programs.
Create purchase orders and payment requisitions in Workday for Industry Partnership Development and purchases and/or contracts.
Assist in the planning and coordination of specialized projects, partner activities and events, tournaments, and golf outings on behalf of the Partnership Development team.
Manage ancillary responsibilities for the Industry Partnership Management team, including but not limited to contractual partner media deliverables, PGA.org and PGA.com upkeep, and weekly/monthly Member communication.
INCLUSION:
Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and respecting others’ beliefs, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and individuality to help ensure a supportive and engaging experience for Association Members, partners, customers, and guests. PGA of America respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive.
SHARED VALUES:
Embody the organization's shared values and help ensure the organization's values-based culture thrives by proactively identifying and addressing any shared values challenges and opportunities you are experiencing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Communications, Marketing, Events, Public Relations, or related major, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
One year of experience in marketing, sales and/or promotions.
Golf and/or entertainment experience preferred but not mandatory.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Must have knowledge of managing multiple priorities, in a multi-functional work environment. Knowledge of marketing principles and practices and possess the ability to interact, collaborate and build relationships with various departments within PGA of America and established partners. Must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a general knowledge of the game. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
PGA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, to ensure full equality of opportunity in all operations and activities of the organization, every staff member employed by the PGA shall be selected under fair employment procedures that provide equal employment opportunities to all people. DFWP.
