Special Olympics Florida Development & Events Internship!!
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics South Florida
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position: Resource Development & Event Planning Internship
Work Location: Special Olympics Miami-Dade County office
Commitment: 10-15 hours per week
Job Summary: Work with the Regional Development Director to assist with the planning and execution of fundraising special events to support the fiscal responsibility of SOFL -MD.
Responsibilities:
- Attending Special Events.
- Researching venues, vendors & collecting price quotes.
- Maintain current and accurate contact information spreadsheet.
- Solicitating donations and auction items
- Writing and sending donor thank you letters
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Obtained or currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree
- Excellent written and presentation skills (must be fluent in English, written and verbal)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and demonstrate efficient time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office programs (particularly word, excel, and PowerPoint)
- Previous experience working with people with disabilities preferred but not required
Required Training and/or preparation:
- Special Olympics General Orientation Session
- Successful completion of Class A Volunteer background screening
- Successful completion of online Protective Behaviors Training
Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a positive difference in the community
- Valuable experience working in a team environment
- Possible school credit, contingent upon school approval
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a resume/CV to Regional Manager of Community Engagement, Nadia Eke, via email at nadiaeke@sofl.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: No Deadline
For more information about this Internship, please contact:
Nadia Eke
Regional Manager, Community Engagement
Special Olympics Florida
nadiaeke@sofl.org
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About Special Olympics South Florida
Location:
444 Brickell Ave., Suite 335, Miami, FL 33130, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Special Olympics Florida is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Description
The ultimate goal of Special Olympics is to help persons with intellectual disabilities participate as productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them a fair opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition, and by increasing the public’s awareness of their capabilities and needs.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
444 Brickell Ave.Miami, FL 33131
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training