Full Time Seasonal Positions - CareerBuilder Challenge - PGA TOUR, Inc. - Rancho Mirage, CA

Organization Overview

The CareerBuilder Challenge has been a PGA Tour sanctioned event since 1960. Organized by Desert Classic Charities, the CareerBuilder Challenge is played in California’s Coachella Valley each January, and is a signature event in the PGA TOUR’s west coast swing. During its history, the CareerBuilder Challenge has generated more than $50 million to the Eisenhower Medical Center and surrounding Coachella Valley nonprofit organizations.

Employment Dates

Dates vary based upon position.

At a minimum, all candidates must be available to work from November 1st, 2016 – January 31st, 2017. All positions will be required to work out of the Desert Classic Charities office in Rancho Mirage, CA, and/or the tournament host site at PGA WEST in La Quinta, CA, for the duration of their employment. Certain positions may require a start date earlier than November 1st.

Compensation

Compensation varies depending on position and experience. All compensation will be consistent with entry level positions in the professional sports industry.

Positions

Ticketing / Client Services

Responsibilities:

• Manage credential and ticket distribution system
  


• Responsible for all credential and ticket fulfillment (corporate partners, sponsors, vendors, etc.)
  


• Coordinate with DCC staff members to ensure all aspects of sponsorship agreements are properly executed
  


• Responsible for the development of a ticket/credential log and tracking distribution
  


• Assist with the coordination of all on site sponsor activation
  


• Collect all sponsorship collateral materials necessary for sponsorship activation
  


• Support Volunteer Admissions Leader in the box office during tournament week
  

Operations / Pro-am

Responsibilities:

• Assist with supervising on course construction
  


• Prepare all paperwork and submittals for special event permits
  


• Manage onsite registration, gift distribution, etc for CareerBuilder Challenge one day pro-am
  


• Coordinate with volunteer leaders and staff members regarding tournament week operational needs
  


• Assist in reviewing and making changes to orders with multiple vendors including, scaffolding, tents, furniture, golf carts, radios, trailers, televisions, bathrooms, signage, etc.
  


• Assist with layout and mapping of all tournament hospitality, expo, and public structures
  


• Responsible for overseeing movement of equipment from warehouse facility to the tournament site
  


• Act as main operational contact for one day pro-am
  


• Manage satellite golf course throughout tournament week
  

Special Events

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and on-site management of various special events including The First Tee Master Class Tour, Kick-Off Breakfast, Pro Jock Par-3 Challenge, Junior Golf Clinic, etc.
  


• Oversee and manage the Honorary Observer program
  


• Responsible for the coordination and execution of the Theme Days
  


• Assist in the coordination of all military outreach initiatives
  


• Daily administrative needs as required
  

Tournament Services

Responsibilities:

• Assist with all inquiries regarding the CareerBuilder Challenge volunteer program
  


• Process volunteer and pro-am registrations
  


• Coordinate Tournament Ambassador Program
  


• Assist with Player Services Program
  


• Assist with the coordination of volunteer training sessions
  


• Coordinate with all volunteer leaders regarding pre event needs
  


• Assist with hotel and transportation management
  


• Manage Volunteer Headquarters during tournament week.
  


• Daily administrative needs as required