B.C. Golf Seeks Marketing and Communications Intern

OPPORTUNITY
Title: Marketing and Communications Internship
Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications
Location: British Columbia Golf Head Office & Championship Venues
Status: Contract
Ideal Start Date: May 11, 2026
End Date: August 28, 2026

ABOUT US
British Columbia Golf is the governing body for amateur golf in the province of British Columbia, Canada. We are dedicated to fostering the growth, development, and promotion of golf across the region. BC Golf is committed to organizing and conducting high-quality championships and events, which serve as platforms for competition, development, and community engagement.

OVERVIEW
British Columbia Golf is seeking a motivated and creative individual to support the Marketing and Communications team throughout the championship season. This individual will act as an ambassador for British Columbia Golf within the communities hosting our competitions and participation programs and be responsible for promoting the British Columbia Golf brand, as well as the game of golf.

Successful individuals will help conduct and showcase British Columbia Golf’s Provincial Championships and other related activities. They will meet and interact with many people, including (but not limited to) the following: future players of the PGA and LPGA Tours, members of the British Columbia Golf Board of Directors and Zone Council, PGA of Canada members (professionals & general managers), and golf course superintendents.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about storytelling, content creation, and digital media. The successful candidate will play a key role in bringing BC Golf’s events and initiatives to life through engaging and timely content across social media, web, and video platforms.

The intern will attend select championships and events throughout the province as necessary to capture content, tell athlete stories and showcase the BC Golf brand, while also contributing to ongoing digital communications projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Creation & Digital Communications (Primary Focus)

Event Content Capture & Storytelling

Attend select BC Golf championships and events to capture photo and video content
Create real-time and post-event content, including social media posts, stories, and recaps
Conduct on-site interviews with athletes, participants, and stakeholders
Identify and tell compelling stories that highlight players, pathways, and community
Other duties may include live scoring, supporting written event recaps, player features, etc.

Social Media Management

Support the day-to-day management of BC Golf’s social media platforms
Create and publish engaging content (posts, stories, reels) across Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms
Monitor engagement and contribute ideas to grow reach and audience interaction
Ensure social media and communication requirements for sponsors and strategic partners are fulfilled

Digital Content Production

Assist in the creation of written content including event recaps, player features, and website updates
Assist in the design of simple promotional materials and digital assets as needed
Support the development and maintenance of an annual content calendar, helping to plan, schedule, and align content across social media and digital platforms

2. Content Organization & Media Management Photo & Video Management

Organize and catalogue event photos and videos in BC Golf’s internal systems
Ensure accurate tagging, naming, and storage of athlete and event content
Maintain and improve the accessibility of BC Golf’s media library

YouTube & Video Platform Management

Support the organization and optimization of BC Golf’s YouTube channel
Assist in uploading, tagging, titling, and structuring video content for improved visibility and consistency

3. Brand & Partnership Support

Support the execution of sponsor and partner deliverables through digital content
Ensure brand consistency across all communications and platforms
Always Represent British Columbia Golf in a professional and positive manner Other duties or special assignments as required

HOURS OF WORK
Standard work weeks during non-event periods
Event days may require early mornings, extended hours, and possible weekend work
Travel to select events across the province will be required
Compensating time off will be provided following event periods

TOURNAMENT TRAVEL

All staff travel across the Province via British Columbia Golf’s vehicles
Travel distances between championships vary depending on travel schedule
Accommodation and meals (or per diem) during championships covered by British Columbia Golf

COMPENSATION

$750, weekly salary

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

University or college student in marketing, communications, media, or related field
Strong interest in content creation, social media, and digital storytelling
Experience creating content for Instagram (posts, stories, reels)
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Comfortable being on-site and capturing content in a live event environment
Confidence in interviewing athletes or participants on camera
Highly organized with attention to detail (especially in managing media files)
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
Experience with photo/video editing tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.) is an asset
Willingness to travel and to work flexible work hours and during inclement weather conditions
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with staff, volunteers, stakeholders, and the public in a pleasant and professional manner
Proven ability to work within a team environment
Must be able to attend the British Columbia Golf office as required and some work from home days may be possible
Golf knowledge or experience is not required but would be an asset; a passion and interest in the game of golf and in British Columbia Golf’s mission is, however, required

Note: British Columbia Golf’s regular hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, namely Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours a day and 5 days a week. Pay is based on a $20/hour wage. When on-site at tournaments, the hours may be more. The demands of this position mean that your hours of work will vary, may be irregular, and will be the hours required to meet the objectives of your employment. In lieu of overtime, compensating time off will be provided during non-tournament weeks.

APPLICATION DETAILS:
Applicants are asked to submit their application via email to khristina@britishcolumbiagolf.org.

British Columbia Golf thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and youth across our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal check as a condition of employment.

British Columbia Golf is dedicated to employment equity and fostering diversity within the workplace in order to build an inclusive workforce where all employees have the opportunity to reach their potential. British Columbia Golf provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, ability, sexual orientation, or marital status. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance. We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the recruitment team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.