Description

Job Description

The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game's best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf's future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. The USGA's headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC. For more, visit usga.org.



About this role:

The USGA is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Long-Term Licensing Operations Intern. This position will run from early January 2026 through early September 2026, and offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in licensing, merchandising, and business operations within a leading sports organization.

You will assist the Licensing Team in managing a complex ecosystem of agreements, royalty reporting, e-commerce operations, and product approvals, while contributing to strategic projects that enhance operational efficiency and business intelligence.



What you'll do:

• Coordinate marketing material approvals for licensed products and ensure compliance with brand standards.

• Provide general administrative support, including printing product approval submissions, organizing logo approval sew-outs by vendor, assisting with direct mail operations, and handling ad hoc projects as needed.

• Track and maintain inventory of digital banner ads across all USGA-owned channels, ensuring accurate placement and rotation across platforms and device types.

• Support licensing agreement administration, royalty report coordination, and product approval workflows.

• Assist with e-commerce content updates and product listings across USGAshop.com, USGAcardshop.com, and USGApublications.com.
• Capstone Projects
  • Assist in the design and build-out of a comprehensive sales and royalty dashboard that tracks performance by channel and championship. Learn the nuances of different sales channels, contribute to the structural framework of the dashboard, and gather data for import. Begin with current data sets and then work backward to incorporate legacy data, creating a robust tool for business intelligence and strategic decision-making.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of a new licensing data storage system. Responsibilities include auditing and cleaning up existing files, creating a clear and scalable structure for future storage, and ensuring critical licensing documents are organized for easy access and compliance.

Where you'll be:

This role will be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus on a hybrid schedule. Candidates should expect to spend 3-5 days per week in the office, depending on business needs. Candidates should also expect to travel for up to 14 continuous days during championship season.

What you bring:

• Quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly adaptable and able to manage shifting priorities.

• Extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Clear communicator, both verbally and in writing.

• Strategic thinker when organizing data for analysis and reporting.

• Comfortable working with complex systems and multiple stakeholders.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with data tools is a plus.

• Passion for sports and interest in licensing or merchandising preferred.

Compensation: $17.00 / hour, plus overtime in accordance with state and federal regulations

The USGA is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization believes we are stronger by embracing our diverse backgrounds and perspectives, promoting equity so all teammates can excel and grow in their careers, and fostering experiences to drive inclusion in our workplace and game. Golf is a game for everyone, and you are always welcome.