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.
The PGA Recruiting and Member Engagement Specialist will serve as the primary recruiter in their assigned region and support the engagement and retention of PGA Professionals. Support the Career Consultants, Player Engagement Consultants, and Regional Team Leaders in serving PGA Members, Employers and Sections in that region. This position will serve as regional recruiting specialists providing strategic guidance, leadership, awareness, and support for the promotion of PGA Membership as a viable career opportunity, the promotion of PGM Universities as collegiate options for future PGA Members, and overall awareness of career opportunities in the game of golf.
This role also serves a key component in supporting the Associations Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programming and messaging focused on talent recruitment. This Specialist will support a cross functional team in the delivery of regionally and locally focused resources, programs, and services in the Career Services, Player Engagement, and Recruiting & Awareness arena. The Specialist will demonstrate a commitment to ensure that all three departments are supported by a high-functioning, integrated team that has cultivated meaningful and powerful relationships with the Sections and Members of the Region.
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in sports management, business, professional golf management, marketing or related subject preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of experience in golf operations, golf association administration, or golf industry management role preferred. Employment/club relations experience, career counseling, diversity, equity and inclusion training, and Human Resources management training or experience preferred. Former high school, or higher, golf team experience preferred. Current or past affiliation with the PGA sections/region being served preferred. Previous experience in a PGA section leadership role preferred. PGA Member preferred.
Recruiting
Collaborate with Regional Team Leaders and Senior Director of Career Services to create, implement, and track efforts to promote PGA Membership as a viable career path. Target audiences include but are not limited to college and university golf teams, recreational management degree students, high school golf teams, PGA-affiliated junior golf initiatives’ parents and participants, while always maintaining the PGA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Member Retention & Development:
INCLUSION: Employees are expected to 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 impacting you and your team. Keep leadership aware of the pulse of the workforce, recognizing, discussing, and addressing any cultural concerns.