Communications & Special Events Intern (Fall/Spring 2018-19)

Girls on the Run of Southeastern WI

Girls on the Run is a national physical activity-based positive youth development program for 3rd-8th grade girls. Participants develop and improve competence, feel confidence in who they are, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care, create positive connections with peers and adults and make a meaningful contribution to community and society. Each session is led by trained volunteer coaches that guide and mentor the girls. The ten-week program concludes with all participants completing a celebratory 5k event which gives them a tangible sense of achievement as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. Since 1996, Girls on the Run has served more than 1.2 million girls nationwide. Girls on the Run of Southeastern WI has served more than 5,000 girls over the past ten years.

http://www.girlsontherunsoutheasternwi.org/


Position Details

Communications & Special Events Intern (Fall/Spring 2018-19)
Internship
Part-time
5/3/2018
Southeast Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI

We are looking for highly energetic individuals who are passionate about the GOTR mission and vision. Interns will work directly with the GOTR of Southeastern WI staff and board members and be exposed to our shared leadership organizational structure. Interns will also have a designated coach/liaison for the duration of their internship that will provide guidance, mentoring and support. Flexibility is a plus. The intern will be required to complete a minimum of 10+ hours/week but can complete more hours based on expectations of school. We are open to applicants from any major/minor and year of graduation although stong communications and technology skills a must.

Mission:

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

Vision:

We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. Key attributes and characteristics include:

  • Empowerment 
  • Responsibility 
  • Intentionality 
  • Diversity 
  • Connectedness 
  • Joy 
  • Optimism 
  • Gratitude 
  • Nurturing 
  • Healthy 
  • Open-Hearted 
  • Compassion

Focus Areas:

Communication & Marketing:

Help us tailor our GOTR messages to reach intended audiences. This may include using social media, helping craft specific and targeted messages and developing and executing marketing plans and writing press releases.

Program & Education:

Help us ensure our 10-week curriculum, which teaches girls to live with a stronger sense of identity, greater self-confidence, a healthier body image and a better knowledge of what it means to be a member of a team and a community, is operating effectively at each program site. This may involve coaching at one of our sites or supporting GOTR staff with the development and implementation of the program across the Greater Milwaukee & Racine area.

5K Planning & Execution:

Help us coordinate all of the tasks needed to make our season ending celebration happen. This may involve helping with the distribution of race collateral, meeting deliveries, helping to coordinate race-day volunteers and leading a booth at the 5K.

Special Events:

Assist in special event planning and logistics in special events anywhere from be an Expo Captain at a race and staffing a booth to helping plan our annual Sneaker Soiree fundraiser.

Administrative:

Help support Girls on the Run staff, coaches, and volunteers by organizing and completing administrative tasks.

  • Enrolled in Junior year of college or above with completed coursework in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or related field.
  • Interest in working in a small office setting with the ability to work independently and be a problem-solver.
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
  • For Fall, available during the daytime at least one day/week and then available two days per week between the hours of 3-6 PM.  Some evening and weekend hours occasionally with Special events.  Summer hours vary.
  • Must have a laptop and a car
  • Available at least 10 hours/week
  • Would like to start intern in the Summer if possible 5+ hours per week.  
  • Can work from home.
  • This is a non-paid internship although a $500 stipend will be provided to help defray travel and related expenses.
  • Will receive awesome GOTR Merchandise and Swag.
  • Free Parking
  • Will work with Intern's educational institution for college credit if applicable.
  • Will leave at the end of the internship with the understanding of how a small nonprofit works.


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