2012 3M Championship Summer Internship Program

ALL INTERNSHIP POSITIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED FOR THE 2012 3M CHAMPIONSHIP. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN THE FALL IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AN INTERNSHIP FOR THE 2013 3M CHAMPIONSHIP.

An Official Champions Tour Event
July 30 - August 5, 2012
TPC Twin Cities
Blaine, Minnesota

Business Description

The 3M Championship is a professional golf tournament on the Champions Tour (formerly SENIOR PGA TOUR). The inaugural year was 1993. It is one of 24 stops the Tour makes across the country. It is one of the largest in terms of spectators (over 150,000 for the week) and corporate sponsorship. The event has one of the best fields of players outside a “major championship”. Players who have competed in this event include defending champion Jay Haas, as well as Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Fred Couples, Nick Price, Mark O'Meara, Peter Jacobsen, Loren Roberts, Tom Kite, Hale Irwin (three time winner), Chi Chi Rodriguez, Craig Stadler, Fuzzy Zoeller, Curtis Strange and Ben Crenshaw.

The tournament is owned and operated by United Hospital Foundation and Abbott Northwestern Hospital, the two largest hospitals in the Twin Cities. Allina Health System, a non-profit organization that owns and operates many hospitals and clinics in Minnesota, owns the hospitals. Tournament proceeds benefit different programs at United, Abbott Northwestern, Mercy and Unity Hospitals. In 2011, over $1.3 million was donated to charities as a result of the 3M Championship, one of the largest amounts contributed on the Champions Tour.

Internships

The 3M Championship has had great success with our internship program the last twelve years. Interns play an integral role in the success of this tournament. Interns have remained in contact with the tournament and many have been hired to work at one of Pro Link Sports’ five Champions Tour events.

Interns work under the guidance of tournament staff to assist with various operational tasks and the special events occurring during tournament week. Interns directly report to the Tournament Manager. Each intern position is unique; please see the attached job descriptions for more details.

The work environment is fast-paced and demanding, but interns gain valuable experience in the fields of sports marketing and event management. Dress is business/golf casual. Interns will receive a stipend and the tournament will make every effort to comply with school regulations to allow interns to receive course credit. Interns will receive a tournament staff uniform along with other miscellaneous merchandise and tickets.

• Requirements: Undergraduate or Graduate Student, majoring in Sports Marketing/Management, Marketing, Management, Business or Communications. Must be at least Junior status at time of application.
• Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft Office (including Access and Excel) and the Internet.
• Compensation: Course Credit as well as a $1600 stipend.
• Timeframe: Interns are required to start working full time June 4th. They should expect to work a minimum of 35-40 hours per week; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Monday-Friday, extended hours as needed. Tournament week overtime is mandatory. Internships will run through August 10th.
• Deadline for Application: February 4th, 2012
• Contact: Jennifer Hines, Tournament Manager 3M Championship
                 P.O. Box 49785, Blaine, MN 55449
                 Phone: 763-783-9000, 800-546-8232
                 Fax: 763-783-8248
                 E-mail: jhines@3mchampionship.com

* Please send resume and a cover letter indicating which position(s) you are interested in and why you feel you are qualified for the position(s).

Internship Job Descriptions

Monday Allianz Pro-Am and Fan Features Coordinator

Pro-Am Description: Allianz Pro-Am- Twenty-six (26) amateur foursomes compete. A foursome is paired (done at the morning breakfast) with a professional golfer. Amateur foursomes compete for prizes, using either the foursome’s net score or the professional gross score.

Fan Features Description: This intern will also manage the following events involving the golf professionals:

• Honorary Observer and Caddy For A Day

Duties:

• Oversee data input of Pro-Am database. Amateur handicap verification
• Order supplies and prizes
• Responsible for inventory of amateur gifts
• Work closely with the Pro-Am committee on gift distribution practices and days’ schedule of events
• Work closely with all tournament sponsors on information gathering
• Be sure that all contract requirements are met and fulfilled, especially regarding signage
• Information distribution to pro-am participants
• Responsible for all pre-event invitations and communications with Fan Feature participants

Will also be responsible for miscellaneous operational duties in connection with tournament committees for event preparation.

Timeframe: June 4th through August 10th, 2012. Minimum of 35-40 hours per week; 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.; Monday-Friday.

Experience with Microsoft Access preferred, but not necessary. Experience gained in management, marketing, operations/logistics, purchasing, trade negotiation, and personnel.

Insight Wednesday/Thursday Pro-Am Coordinator

Description: The event takes place Wednesday and Thursday of tournament week. The Draw Party is Tuesday evening. Fifty-four (54) amateur foursomes compete each day. A foursome is paired (done at the Draw Party) with a different professional golfer each day. The professionals compete for the $10,000 purse. Amateur foursomes compete each day for prizes, using either the foursome’s net score or the professional’s gross score.

Duties:

• Oversee data input of Pro-Am database; Amateur handicap verification
• Order supplies and prizes
• Responsible for inventory of amateur gifts
• Work closely with the Pro-Am committee on gift distribution and days’ schedule of events
• Work closely with all tournament corporate sponsors on information gathering for 432 amateurs
• Work closely with tournament staff on pairings portion of Draw Party
• Be sure all contract requirements are met, especially with regards to signage
• Responsible for Tournament Identification; managing Pre-Tournament Picture ID Processing and creating credential boards for tournament week

Will also be responsible for miscellaneous operational duties in connection with tournament committees for event preparation.

Timeframe: June 4th through August 10th, 2012. Minimum of 35-40 hours per week; 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.; Monday-Friday.

Experience in Microsoft Access preferred but not necessary. Experience gained in management, marketing, operations/logistics, purchasing, trade negations, and personnel.

Special Events Coordinator

Description: The position is responsible for assisting the Marketing Director and Corporate Salesmen with all aspects of sponsor relations including contract fulfillment and formatting and designing the Media Guide. They are responsible for working on the Wendy’s Outing in conjunction with our corporate salesmen. They are also responsible for managing the Skills Challenge. The special events coordinator is also responsible for running our Aceenture Women’s Executive Pro-Am Tuesday of tournament week in conjunction with our Tournament Manager.

Duties:

• Assist in fulfillment of sponsor contracts including but not limited to ticketing, advertising, signage requirements and promotions
• Assist in the preparation of sponsor proposals and/or contracts
• Assist with organizing and execution of tournament related outings, sponsor outings, sponsor promotions and/or receptions
• Design format for the 2011 Media Guide
• Research and organize statistics
• Research and organize player biographies and information
• Main contact for Family Fun Zone.

Will also be responsible for miscellaneous operational duties in connection with tournament committees for event preparation.

Timeframe: June 4th through August 10th, 2012. Minimum of 35-40 hours per week; 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.; Monday-Friday.

Experience gained in management, marketing, accounting, operations/logistics and personnel.

Operations Coordinator

 Description: This position is responsible for assisting the Corporate Salesmen and Operations Manager with shipping and receiving of all merchandise and a tournament week sale of all items. Intern will assist the Operations Manger with operational duties required on-course and in-office. Also in charge of running the 3M Championship Pro Fishing Challenge held on Tuesday of Tournament week.

Duties:

• Responsible for inventory of all shipments into and out of the office
• Fulfill all shipping and receiving duties
• Develop a marketing plan in conjunction with Operations Manager for merchandise sale during tournament week; inventory remaining merchandise and organize
• Schedule, recruit and train volunteers to work various shifts throughout the week
• Execute miscellaneous operational duties as required for tournament preparation
• Work with Operations Manager and staff to procure and place all necessary furniture and other supplies in tents, skyboxes, etc.
• Assist with on-course set-up (Waste Management Biffs, etc.)
• Monitor and fulfill requests and drawings for the Junior Pro-Am
• Obtain and organize supplies for each volunteer committee
• Map out layout of the Expo tent in accordance with Operations Manager
• Main contact for kiosk and Expo tent vendors

Timeframe: June 4th through August 10th, 2012. Approximately 35-40 hours per week; 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.; Monday-Friday.

Experience gained in marketing, customer service, accounting, operations/logistics and personnel.