PGA REACH Carolinas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and philanthropic entity of the Carolinas PGA Section, the largest of the 41 Sections of the PGA of America. Founded in 1916, the PGA of America is the world's largest working sports organization, comprised of 29,000 men and women golf Professionals who are recognized experts in teaching and growing the game. The Carolinas PGA Section has been a part of the PGA since 1923 and consists of approximately 2,000 men and women Professionals across North & South Carolina that are committed to serving our communities and growing the game of golf.
OPPORTUNITY: PGA REACH Carolinas is offering an opportunity to gain valuable insight into the administrative aspect of the golf business by hiring an individual from a diverse background to work on our team for eight (8) months. The Sara “Sunny” Harris Hutchinson PGA WORKS Fellowship program is intentionally focused on engaging a diverse demographic of participants with consideration to the following protected classes: Gender, Age, Race/Color, National Origin/Ancestry, Sexual Orientation, Disability, and Veteran Status- though anyone is welcome to apply. Ultimately, PGA REACH Carolinas desires to establish a network of diverse talent who are prepared to ascend to key employment positions in the game and business of golf.

JOB TITLE: Sara “Sunny” Harris Hutchinson PGA WORKS Fellowship
MANAGER’S TITLE: Assistant Executive Director
JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary focus of this position will be to assist the PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation Coordinator
in executing PGA REACH program initiatives in the Youth, Military, and Diversity and Inclusion pillars. Examples include:

• YOUTH Pillar | PGA Jr. League Golf Program – PGA Jr. League Golf is a fun, social and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls ages 17 and under to learn and enjoy the game of golf. Much like other recreational league sports, participants wear numbered jerseys and play on teams with their friends. The kids learn the game among their peers with professional instruction and direction from PGA/LPGA Professionals who serve as team captains. Parents also play an active role, making the program a family activity and creating another generation of players to enjoy the game.
• MILITARY Pillar | PGA HOPE Program – PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, is designed to introduce golf to veterans with disabilities in order to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.
• DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Pillar | PGA WORKS Program – Sara “Sunny” Harris Hutchinson PGA WORKS Fellowship aspires to be the most valuable, short-term, entry-level work opportunity for individuals from diverse backgrounds to garner experience in all facets of the golf industry.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assisting the Carolinas PGA Section with all aspects of PGA REACH programming including communications, logistics, site and member recruitment, promotions, scheduling, sponsor activation, budgeting, billing, and event execution.
• Assisting the PGA Section marketing and communications team to ensure PGA REACH activities that occur in the PGA Section are documented and reported to national PGA REACH social media and public relations resources as well as PGA Section resources.
• Assisting the fundraising efforts of PGA REACH in the Carolinas PGA Section as needed.
• Assisting the day-to-day operations of the Section’s Drive, Chip & Putt Championship local, sub-regional and regional competitions, in cooperation with the PGA of America, USGA and Augusta National Golf Club.
• Assisting the planning, pairings, course setup, onsite management, and post event communications for the following

events: CPGA Drive, Chip & Putt, CPGA Jr. League, CPGA Junior Championship, Charles Tilghman Junior Championship, PGA REACH Carolinas fundraisers and CPGA Section Tournaments, as necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate Degree (within the last 12 months)
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills are required
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Word & Excel
• Skills in social media marketing and communications
• Well organized, punctual, and energetic
• Ability to work in a team environment and travel extensively
• Ability to work overtime to include weekends
• Ability to be flexible

POSITION/PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. This position must be able to travel for extended periods of time in various modes of

transportation.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must be able to drive the company vehicle/van and/or drive to and from various locations throughout the Section.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
LOCATION: Headquarters are located in Browns Summit, N.C. The area we serve and travel to includes both North & South Carolina.
START DATE: February 2023
SALARY: During the 8-month Fellowship you will receive pay based on a $32,000 annual salary plus benefits to include: medical, dental, vision insurance, paid holidays, and one week of vacation. There is an additional $2,000 bonus upon completion of the fellowship. The Foundation will cover event/competition related travel expenditures (hotel, meals, etc.) while on assignment. Playing & practice privileges are also available at Bryan Park GC and other area facilities. Housing is available above the Section office for a monthly fee.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, January 5, 2023