Internship Opportunities

Volunteer Coordinator (Spring)

Overview:

Assist Volunteer Manager with all volunteer operations
Coordinate Par 3 Promotions – Vendor program on pro-am days
Design and create tournament credentials (Photo ID badges)

General Responsibilities:

Assist Volunteer Manager with Vice and Committee Chair Relations, volunteer recruitment, assignments, schedules and meetings
Maintain Volunteer database.
Create a monthly newsletter to keep volunteers informed.
Communications to volunteers and chairpersons.
Inventory and distribution of volunteer uniforms.
Organizing and set-up of volunteer party
Partner with local vendors to procure par 3 prizes and other tournament needs
Will also be responsible for miscellaneous operational duties in connection with tournament committees for event preparation.
Create, print, laminate, track and distribute all event credentials
Create Credential Boards for each entry point of event and sponsor relations committee – distribute to proper locations
Provide tournament staff with a comprehensive summary of internship after the event.

Timeframe:

March – June 2010. Minimum of 20 hours per week Monday – Friday leading up to the event. Event time hours (mid May – June) are 40+ hours and is mandatory. Some weekends on an “as-needed” basis. Option to begin before March and continue past June to assist with tournament wrap-up, if necessary to meet course credit requirements. This is a paid position and will be discussed upon hiring.

Qualifications:

Junior or Senior-level college student majoring in Sports Management, Marketing, Communications or related field. Must have basic knowledge of PC software systems, including Word and Excel. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop preferred. Requires good-organizational, problem solving, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Professionalism a must. Experience gained in management, marketing, operations/logistics, purchasing and trade negotiations.

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*Contact Megan Garrett at 515-279-4653 for more information.