Assistant Manager, Championship Agronomy

Overview

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.

The Assistant Manager, Championship Agronomy will support the Senior Director, Championship Agronomy and other consulting agronomists, providing championship agronomy services across venues in the United States and Mexico. Responsibilities include advance site visits, data collection and reporting, conduct of events and creating summary reports as necessary.

• Support of the USGA Championship Agronomy program:
  • Conduct pre-site visits for assigned host sites.
  • Data collection for putting greens in support of on-site agronomists for USGA championships and other events.
  • Produce agronomic reports, pre-tournament and post tournament reports for tournament officials in preferred formats.
  • Data organization and analysis across USGA championships to maintain consistency for all championship reporting.
• Education Outreach
  • Develop content and make presentations on agronomic and sustainability topics while advancing the Green Section expertise, outreach, and programs available from the USGA.
  • Develop articles as assigned that inform the golfing public (superintendents, golfers, course officials, etc.) on timely agronomic topics related to tournament golf.
• General Duties
  • Maintain a fundamental understanding of the USGA strategic plan and goals for a culture of excellence.
  • Collaborate and assist with departmental activities and projects, as assigned.

This role includes extensive travel to championship sites, and candidates must have or be able to obtain a passport for international travel. This position can be performed remotely, and candidates should live within close proximity to a major airport.

• Bachelors degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of relevant work experience, preferably as an Assistant Superintendent
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Polished and professional demeanor
• Ability to travel extensively

Assistant Manager

Remote or Liberty Corner, NJ

$60,000-$75,000

The annual base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000
. This range represents what we reasonably expect to pay as starting base compensation for this role. Compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and relevant certifications. In addition to your base compensation, the USGA provides competitive benefit offerings for all full-time employees.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees
• Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
• Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
• Off-site team building events
• Professional development opportunities
• Learn more about our benefits and culture here

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.