Development & Fundraising Events Intern

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LETR Events and Administrative Support

Headquarters Office (Long Beach)

GOAL/IMPACT
Crossing the finish line. Scoring a point. Celebrating with the team. Special Olympics Southern California
(SOSC) is dedicated to moments such as these, because it is through these moments - and all the
moments that lead up to them - that our athletes find strength, success, confidence, and joy. Special
Olympics is the world’s largest public health organization for people with intellectual disabilities,
providing access to free health services for a population with significant, unmet health needs. Often,
those with intellectual disabilities and their families don’t understand what is needed to optimize their
health. Healthy Athletes provides accessible information, resources, systems and policies at the
individual, community, national and global levels that support them in realizing sustainable healthy and
productive lives. SOSC Healthy Athletes Interns assist with this initiative by building access to healthy
moments at competitions. We cannot do it alone. But, together, we can all experience one of the
greatest moments in sports. So, step onto the podium with us and try out for your place on the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist with all aspects of events/campaigns including planning, execution and follow-up
* Procure in-kind goods and services
* Manage event supplies, fulfill sponsor benefits, attend events
* Assist with other LETR duties as needed

TRAINING & SUPPORT
* Direct supervision from SOSC Director, Law Enforcement Torch Run with weekly meetings and
goal setting
* Orientation of SOSC history and protocols

COMMITMENT & WORK SITE
* This internship is year-round. Attendance at Fundraising events within the timeframe is
required.
* 12-20 hours/week at the Headquarters Office - 1600 Forbes Way, Suite 200, Long Beach CA
90810

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
* Strong organizational and people skills with superb customer service skills
* High proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and the ability to
learn new programs
* Event planning experience is preferred, but not required
* Must complete a volunteer application, required training, and background check

BENEFITS
* Direct impact on the SOSC athletes!
* Building a strong team to work together to achieve our vision of acceptance, inclusion, and well-being
for people with intellectual disabilities through sports
* Gain experience with online fundraising, grassroots marketing, large and small events, new
agency recruitment, various campaigns and corporate sponsorships.