Special Olympics Internships

Important Internship/Event Details:

Currently Accepting Applications
Deadline to Apply: N/A
Dates: N/A
Location: Special Olympics Wisconsin Headquarters (Madison, WI)
Commitment: Marketing Intern (15+ Hrs/Wk), Sports Intern (10+ Hrs/Wk)
Salary: Unpaid

Description:

Marketing Intern -

This position is responsible for assisting with marketing to staff, athletes, families, volunteers, donors and communities across Wisconsin. Projects may include:

• Content development: various e-newsletters, targeted e-marketing, website content, video development, help to maintain editorial calendar
• Event marketing: planning, logistics, information sheets, event banners, day-of support
• Media relations: news releases, media advisories, media pitches
• Advertising & Promotions: write, edit and design deliverables; partner with promotional product vendors
• Social Media: creating content for social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• Measure: analyze data to report measures of success; experience with Google Analytics a plus
• Perform administrative duties as needed

Sports Intern -

This position is responsible for assisting Sports staff in planning and implementing state and local programming. Projects may include:

• Assist with planning and management of SOWI state and local competitions
• Facilitate the development and coordination of Games Management Teams
• Plan and implement trainings for coaches and/or athletes
• Contribute to planning and organization of Team Wisconsin for USA Games camps and logistics
• Assist with volunteer management
• Perform administrative duties as needed

If your school allows for an internship credit, Special Olympics Wisconsin will work with you to provide support for that credit.

How to Apply:

Marketing Internship -
Please submit your resume, cover letter (include number of hours you would be available per week) and writing samples to jwagner@specialolympicswisconsin.org.

Sports Internship -
Please submit your resume and cover letter (include number of hours you would be available per week) to bhoegh@specialolympicswisconsin.org.

Note: Applicants should also include their name and title of the position in the email's subject line.

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Special Olympics Careers & Internships