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Operations assistant internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working operations professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Colony Brands, Twig New York, and The Panaro among the employers posting roles now.
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See related jobsThe 2027 BMW Championship will be played on August 16-22, 2027 and will bring a field of the top 50 PGA TOUR players in the FedExCup standings to Liberty National Golf Club. Players expected to compete include Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele, Ludvig Åberg, and Rory McIlroy . The tournament dates to 1899 when it debuted as the Western Open, making it the third-oldest tournament on the PGA TOUR schedule, behind only the British Open and U.S. Open. BMW has sponsored the tournament since 2007 when it became the penultimate event of the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Playoffs. Since 2007, the BMW Championship has contributed more than $50 million to the Evans Scholars Foundation, the event’s charitable beneficiary.
Western Golf Association
The Western Golf Association conducts six national golf championships and sponsors the nationally acclaimed Evans Scholars Foundation. Headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, the organization was founded in 1899 by 11 Chicago-area golf clubs to promote their interests in golf. In addition to the BMW Championship, the WGA conducts four prestigious amateur championships, the Western Amateur, the Western Junior, and the Women’s Western Golf Association’s Amateur and Junior championships. The WGA also conducts the NV5 Invitational on the Korn Ferry TOUR.
Evans Scholars Foundation
Established by famed amateur golfer Charles Chick Evans Jr., the Evans Scholars Foundation provides full housing and tuition college scholarships to high-achieving caddies from across the country. The Program, supported by the Western Golf Association, is funded by contributions from more than 33,500 donors nationwide, including Evans Scholars Alumni, as well as proceeds from WGA championships. Since the Program’s inception in 1930, 11,556 caddies nationwide have graduated as Evans Scholars.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The BMW Championship Operations Intern will work closely with the Championship Staff on a wide variety of projects and will get an opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the Championship. The primary roles of the BMW Championship Operations Intern are listed below. Other responsibilities will develop through the course of this internship as needed. The BMW Championship Operations Intern will be in person at Liberty National Golf Club throughout the duration of their internship.
Operations
- Equipment set-up and breakdown
- Monitor equipment inventory, maintenance, and replenishment
- Vendor contract negotiations and on-site vendor management
- Manage deliveries including incoming and outgoing shipping and receiving
- Ensure first-class presentation for the operation of the event
- Oversee operational timeline that includes detailed set-up and tear-down
- Assist with set-up and tear-down of Championship Headquarters
- Assist with volunteer and committee chair communications
- Support Volunteer Manager with volunteer database management and scheduling
- Assist with oversight of all committees, including pre-tournament meetings, committee supplies, and logistics
- Assist Volunteer Manager in preparing and executing volunteer training, package fulfillment, and distribution
REQUIREMENTS:
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Internship or work experience in sports management and golf preferred
- Undergraduate or graduate student, majoring in Sports Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field
- Computer skills – Microsoft Word and Excel. Any database or ticketing system experience is a plus
- Previous event operations or sales experience is a plus
- Available full time beginning June 1st, through the end of teardown after the BMW Championship (September 3rd)
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Candidates are required to have transportation and local housing within reasonable commuting distance from LNGC
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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 the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The 2027 BMW Championship will be played on August 16-22, 2027 and will bring a field of the top 50 PGA TOUR players in the FedExCup standings to Liberty National Golf Club. Players expected to compete include Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele, Ludvig Åberg, and Rory McIlroy . The tournament dates to 1899 when it debuted as the Western Open, making it the third-oldest tournament on the PGA TOUR schedule, behind only the British Open and U.S. Open. BMW has sponsored the tournament since 2007 when it became the penultimate event of the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Playoffs. Since 2007, the BMW Championship has contributed more than $50 million to the Evans Scholars Foundation, the event’s charitable beneficiary.
Western Golf Association
The Western Golf Association conducts six national golf championships and sponsors the nationally acclaimed Evans Scholars Foundation. Headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, the organization was founded in 1899 by 11 Chicago-area golf clubs to promote their interests in golf. In addition to the BMW Championship, the WGA conducts four prestigious amateur championships, the Western Amateur, the Western Junior, and the Women’s Western Golf Association’s Amateur and Junior championships. The WGA also conducts the NV5 Invitational on the Korn Ferry TOUR.
Evans Scholars Foundation
Established by famed amateur golfer Charles Chick Evans Jr., the Evans Scholars Foundation provides full housing and tuition college scholarships to high-achieving caddies from across the country. The Program, supported by the Western Golf Association, is funded by contributions from more than 33,500 donors nationwide, including Evans Scholars Alumni, as well as proceeds from WGA championships. Since the Program’s inception in 1930, 11,556 caddies nationwide have graduated as Evans Scholars.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The BMW Championship Operations Intern will work closely with the Championship Staff on a wide variety of projects and will get an opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the Championship. The primary roles of the BMW Championship Operations Intern are listed below. Other responsibilities will develop through the course of this internship as needed. The BMW Championship Operations Intern will be in person at Liberty National Golf Club throughout the duration of their internship.
Operations
- Equipment set-up and breakdown
- Monitor equipment inventory, maintenance, and replenishment
- Vendor contract negotiations and on-site vendor management
- Manage deliveries including incoming and outgoing shipping and receiving
- Ensure first-class presentation for the operation of the event
- Oversee operational timeline that includes detailed set-up and tear-down
- Assist with set-up and tear-down of Championship Headquarters
- Assist with volunteer and committee chair communications
- Support Volunteer Manager with volunteer database management and scheduling
- Assist with oversight of all committees, including pre-tournament meetings, committee supplies, and logistics
- Assist Volunteer Manager in preparing and executing volunteer training, package fulfillment, and distribution
REQUIREMENTS:
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Internship or work experience in sports management and golf preferred
- Undergraduate or graduate student, majoring in Sports Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field
- Computer skills – Microsoft Word and Excel. Any database or ticketing system experience is a plus
- Previous event operations or sales experience is a plus
- Available full time beginning June 1st, through the end of teardown after the BMW Championship (September 3rd)
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Candidates are required to have transportation and local housing within reasonable commuting distance from LNGC
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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 the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Operations Assistant Internship Market
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Tips for Your Operations Assistant Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers open their summer internship recruiting the fall before, some close cohorts entirely by November or December. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so roles appear year-round. Check listings on a regular cadence so you catch both the early-recruiting window and the rolling openings.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so give them something concrete to assess. For operations assistant candidates, that means documented process-improvement projects, workflow analyses, or operations case studies that name the tools you used and where the work can be reviewed. Coursework counts when you can show the deliverable.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside your campus activity widens the pool you reach and gives you two paths running in parallel.
Practice the operations assistant intern screen out loud
Operations assistant intern interviews typically involve a case-style or analytical exercise testing how you approach process problems, prioritize tasks, or interpret data. Practice working through scenarios out loud and explaining your reasoning step by step, interviewers weigh how you think as much as the conclusion you reach.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger employers often run rotational or cohort-based operations internship programs built to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that fit your interests before the application window opens, and get your materials ready so you can apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 67% of the operations assistant internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you can't take. It saves time and keeps your applications focused on positions that actually fit your situation.
Operations Assistant Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an operations assistant internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For operations assistant candidates, a documented process-improvement project, workflow analysis, or operations case study gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an operations assistant internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for operations assistant interns is consistent performance on real work, team headcount at the end of the internship, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position for a return offer by delivering on your project goals, without counting on the outcome.
When should I apply for operations assistant internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both waves rather than missing the early-recruiting window.
Are operations assistant internships paid?
Most professional operations assistant internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing shows it. Unpaid arrangements are less common at established companies and are more likely at nonprofits or very small organizations, so read each listing carefully.
What should an operations assistant internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools you used and where the work can be reviewed, for operations assistant candidates, that means linked process maps, workflow documentation, case studies, or data analyses you can share. Add relevant coursework, keep the whole thing to one page, and cut anything that doesn't show operational thinking.
Are there remote operations assistant internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 33% of the operations assistant internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you've decided what works for your schedule. Filter by work type when you start your search so you're only reviewing roles you can actually commit to.
Can international students get operations assistant internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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