Special Olympics Arizona

Internship Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in Special Olympics Arizona. It is our goal to provide interns with hands-on experience in the non profit world. Special Olympics Arizona provides year round sports training and athletic competitions in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. An intern will gain experience in the organizing, developing, managing and planning of sports competitions.

Marketing Internship

Title: Internship for Marketing Activities

Reports to: Vice President of Marketing

Key Accountabilities:

·  Assist with various marketing projects as they relate to the marketing and public relations of Special Olympics Arizona

·  Assist with planning, coordinating and implementation marketing projects

·  Other duties assigned by Vice President of Marketing

Qualifications:

·  Strong oral and written communication skills

·  Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

·  Strong organizational skills

·  Basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint)

·  Have the ability to attend Special Olympic event and related functions as assigned

·  Initiative in starting and completion of projects

·  Represent the organization in a professional manner

·  Desire to work hard and have fun!

Scheduling: Flexible hours; the time commitment ranges from 10-40 hour per week. Weekend and after hours may be necessary do to when our competitions are held (October through May)

Compensation: Internships at Special Olympics Arizona are offered on a volunteer basis. Relocations and housing expenses are the responsibility of the intern. Please note: any candidate selected as a finalist may be asked to interview in Phoenix at his or her own expense.

Open to: Special Olympics Arizona will consider undergraduate, graduate students and college graduates.

Deadline: All who are interested in this internship with Special Olympics Arizona must formally apply by submitting a cover letter.

Contact:

Special Olympics Arizona

Attn: Angela Kelley, Assistant to CEO & Office Manager

1850 N. Central Ave

Suite 900

Phoenix, AZ 85004-4540

Phone: 602-230-1200
Fax: 602-230-1110