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