Special Olympics North Carolina is currently seeking interns to serve in various departments for Spring & Summer 2019. The time commitment can vary from 15 to 24 hours a week, depending on the internship requirements and event schedule. Please note that locations for internships may vary. All intern positions are on a strictly volunteer basis.
To learn more about SONC’s intern program or to express interest in a position, send a cover letter and resume to volunteers@sonc.net or mail to Special Olympics North Carolina, 2200 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Suite 201, Morrisville, NC 27560. If you are applying for a communications internship, please also send three writing samples with one being a feature story. Other examples of writing samples could be a press release or media alert.
No phone calls please.
Intern Qualifications:
- Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of computers and system/software programs utilized by SONC
- Possess a valid driver’s license or have transportation to/from work
- Ability to travel as needed
- Experience with PC Microsoft Windows and the software programs associated with Windows
- Occasional nights/weekends
Intern Work Schedule:
- Suggested Spring schedule: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for two or three days a week anytime Monday through Friday, with added evenings and weekends as position demands
- Suggested Spring schedule: minimum of 15 hours for at least 3 days a week
- Spring & Summer schedule must include Summer Games 5/31 to 6/2/19
- Suggested Summer Schedule: 2-3 full days per week in office
- Schedule is flexible and can vary week to week as necessary
Intern Positions
Reports To: Senior Vice President
Hiring for:
- Spring
- Summer
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop content for SONC website
- Analyze various sets of information to utilize in strategic planning
- Update and revise various event materials
- Research and secure various sports facilities across the state
- Facilitate partnerships with organizations serving individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Assist with grant management reporting
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Internship Location: Morrisville, NC
Reports To: Vice President of Communications
Hiring for:
- Fall
Key Accountabilities:
- Public relations
- Publications
As a communications intern, you will gain experience in the following:
- Building relationships with the media
- Writing, editing, proofing
- Reporting/interviewing
- Desktop publishing
- Analytical thinking
- Working with various computer software packages (Microsoft Word, InDesign, WordPress)
- Operating in a business environment
- Nonprofit management
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Maintain photo files
- Maintain statewide news clippings
- Write press releases as assigned
- Assemble press kits
- Attend state-level events and interact with the media as assigned
- Write articles for website and quarterly newsletters as assigned
- Write athlete and volunteer profiles
- Assist in implementation of national public education campaign as assigned
- Other duties as assigned by the VP of Communications
Qualifications:
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good organizational and analytical skills; attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good editing skills and knowledge of language, grammar, punctuation and style
- Must submit at least three writing samples (preferably feature stories) with application materials
Work Schedule:
- Flexible hours but at least 2 days a week in the office
- Weekend hours may be necessary due to certain special events
Internship Location: Morrisville, NC
Reports To: Director of Development for NC Law Enforcement Torch Run; VP of Development
Hiring for:
- Fall
Key Accountabilities:
- Assist with general office management (i.e. typing, filing, copying, faxing)
- Management of online fundraising platforms
- Communication with participants, vendors, and sponsors for upcoming sponsorship events
- Assist with the driving outside participation in fundraising events (Over the Edge Raleigh, Plane Pull, Polar Plunges, etc.)
- Assist with the research, planning, coordination and implementation of fund raising events
- Assist in implementing the fund raising plan for Special Olympics North Carolina
- Assist in the collection and analysis of data relating to fund raising for Special Olympics North Carolina
- Other duties as assigned
Internship Location: Morrisville, NC
Reports To: Volunteers Engagement Director; Logistics Manager
Hiring for:
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop a Green Plan for events
- Attend Venue Meetings with the Games Management Team / Logistics Manager
- Maintain appropriate data for events
- Make preliminary connections with green partners
- Develop a Green Team for Events
- Assist with recruitment of volunteers for events
- Manage volunteer contact and participation information
- Speak to volunteer groups on behalf of SONC
- Attend games management team meetings and event staff meetings to assist with overall planning of state-level events
- Work at various events, assisting with improving sustainability aspects
- Develop content for SONC website
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Background Info: Special Olympics North Carolina is committed to being environmentally conscious and we have many initiatives in-house including recycling of paper, plastics, can and even electronic recycling. We encourage people to use refillable water bottles, carpool etc. However, Special Olympics North Carolina faces challenges when it comes to sporting events. The main challenge being: how do you provide food and water for thousands of people at a remote facility with the least amount of waste? We are looking for an intern or group to take on this project beginning with our current Green Plan and developing it further including developing relationships with composting organizations and others who can help us.
Internship Location: Morrisville, NC or Charlotte, NC
Reports To: Volunteer Engagement Director
Hiring for:
- Summer
- Fall
Key Accountabilities:
- Assist with the planning and implementation of at least one event
- Assist in the collection and analysis of data relating to volunteers
- Assist the Volunteer Engagement Director in recruiting general and specialized volunteers
- Assist with developing content for emails and website
- Other duties as assigned
Internship Location: Morrisville, NC
Reports To: Senior VP of Sport Operations
Hiring for:
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Update/create all documents supporting the sport program for the upcoming year (August to August)
- Develop content for SONC website
- Interview athletes for spotlight pieces on the website
- Develop in-house volunteer program, including but not limited to recruitment, assignment, supervision, motivation and recognition; recruit in-house volunteer manager to assist
- Work in several databases to manage the sport calendar and supporting logistics (equipment, volunteers, etc.)
- Work at several spring events assisting with competition and logistics
- Assist with preparations for the state-level Summer Games
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Internship Location: Morrisville, NC
Reports To: Health Director
Hiring for:
- Summer
- Fall
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepare annual health reports
- Collect and analyze local health and wellness data
- Analyze state-wide Health Athletes data
- Present data that will be able to reach a large target of stakeholders
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
- Experienced in data collection and analytics
- Current graduate student preferred
Internship Location: REMOTE
Report to: East Youth Initiative Director
Hiring for:
- Fall (late summer)
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Update and maintain school contact information
- Assist in the collection of Unified Champion Schools data
- Assist with preparations for annual Spread the Word to End the Word Rally
- Assist with preparations for Special Olympics NC State Summer Games
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Internship Location: Morrisville, NC
Report to: West Youth Initiative Director
Hiring for:
- Fall (late Summer)
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Update and maintain school contact information
- Assist in the collection of Unified Champion Schools data
- Assist with preparations for annual Spread the Word to End the Word Rally
- Assist with preparations for Special Olympics NC State Summer Games
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Internship Location: Charlotte, NC
Report to: Local Coordinator
Hiring for:
- Summer
- Fall
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Maintain equipment database for events
- Make preliminary connections for meals, housing and transportation for events
- Work with in-house volunteers to pull equipment for events
- Assist with recruitment of volunteers for events
- Manage volunteer contact and participation information
- Manage in-house volunteer program, including but not limited to recruitment, assignment, supervision, motivation and recognition
- Speak to volunteer groups on behalf of SONC
- Attend games management team meetings and event staff meetings to assist with overall planning of state-level events
- Work at various events, assisting with competition and logistics
- Develop content for SONC website
- Maintain photo files
- Maintain statewide news clippings
- Write press releases as assigned
- Assemble press kits
- Attend state-level events and interact with the media as assigned
- Write articles for website and quarterly newsletters as assigned
- Write athlete and volunteer profiles
- Assist in implementation of national public education campaign as assigned
- Assist with the planning and implementation of at least one event
- Assist in the collection and analysis of data relating to volunteers
- Assist the Volunteer Engagement Director in recruiting general and specialized volunteers
Internship Location: Charlotte, NC
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Report to: Local Coordinator
Hiring for:
- Summer
- Fall
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Maintain equipment database for events
- Make preliminary connections for meals, housing and transportation for events
- Work with in-house volunteers to pull equipment for events
- Assist with recruitment of volunteers for events
- Manage volunteer contact and participation information
- Manage in-house volunteer program, including but not limited to recruitment, assignment, supervision, motivation and recognition
- Speak to volunteer groups on behalf of SONC
- Attend games management team meetings and event staff meetings to assist with overall planning of state-level events
- Work at various events, assisting with competition and logistics
- Develop content for SONC website
- Maintain photo files
- Maintain statewide news clippings
- Write press releases as assigned
- Assemble press kits
- Attend state-level events and interact with the media as assigned
- Write articles for website and quarterly newsletters as assigned
- Write athlete and volunteer profiles
- Assist in implementation of national public education campaign as assigned
- Assist with the planning and implementation of at least one event
- Assist in the collection and analysis of data relating to volunteers
- Assist the Volunteer Engagement Director in recruiting general and specialized volunteers
Internship Location: Greensboro, NC
