Description
DetermiNation Sports Marketing Events Internship
The American Cancer Society DetermiNation Program is first and foremost a fundraising program. It is set up to help individuals do the unthinkable, achieve what seems impossible, and change the course of cancer forever. With access to professional training, an unparalleled community of support, and inspiration every step of the way, the American Cancer Society will helps runners finish a half-marathon, marathon, or triathlon. Their personal race victory will change their life, but the finish line will be just the beginning. Because their triumph also means a triumph over cancer - where every step you take and every mile you conquer will create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.
The American Cancer Society DetermiNation program began in Chicago in 1996. The program expanded nationwide in 2007, and now includes a variety of races across the country and is continuing to grow.
Position Description:
Responsible for partnering with Event Manager on the implementation of certain elements of campaigns or projects for The American Cancer Society. The Sports Marketing Events Intern is responsible for assisting in the marketing; fundraising and logistics to guarantee success of the DetermiNation program.
Coordinate and execute elements of promotional and marketing activities that recruit participants for DetermiNation
Attending public presentations to inform and recruit participants to join DetermiNation
Provide fundraising guidance and support to participants
Strategize and implement tactics designed to drive up participation; increase fundraising and retain participants in the DetermiNation program
Provide support for volunteers required for implementation of assigned campaigns
Coordinate and implement public awareness of ACS and our mission
Implement tactics designed to drive up participation, increase fundraising and retain participants
Position Requirements:
Interest in Sports Mgt/Mkt, General Marketing/Bus. Mgt, or Communications/PR and preferably some experience in Marketing/Sales, Promotions, or a sports background.
Skilled in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, Power Point
Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities effectively
Attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communications
Team Player
Travel is required during weeknights and weekends
*This is a 6 month internship that will run through the end of Juanuary. This is an unpaid volunteer positin. School credit will be given to all interns. This is the first season this internship has been available and going forth it will be available twice a year starting in January and in August.
*Position located in Baltimore*
