SUMMER SPORTS PROMOTIONS INTERN

Location: Hillsborough, NC
Salary Range: $175 weekly stipend
Benefits: Generous employee discounts
Employment Type: Internship
Department: Marketing
Description: Sports Endeavors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, USA (just 15 min. from Durham/Chapel Hill). SEI is a family of sporting goods companies including Eurosport, the Fabled Soccer Traders; TEAM Eurosport; Great Atlantic Lacrosse Company and others dedicated to Soccer and Rugby.

Sports Endeavors, Inc., America’s premier catalog and web source for the best in soccer equipment and apparel, is searching for marketing and promotions interns for SOCCER.COM. The Sports Promotions Group is the front line of our business, and represents our company directly to consumers.

Duties: Interns will assist with our grassroots marketing efforts through the implementation of marketing events throughout the U.S., from June to August. In addition to managing promotional efforts, interns will enter the market to interact with the SOCCER.COM customer base in efforts to increase consumer spending, support current SOCCER.COM partners and gain new customers.
Qualifications:
    Applicants must be available to work between late May 2013 and early August 2013
    Applicants must have a valid drivers’ license with a clean driving record
    Applicants must have an outgoing personality with an ability to confidently interact with current and potential customers.
    applicants must have an outgoing personality with an ability to confidently interact with current and potential customers.
    Applicants must possess strong verbal presentation skills.
    Applicants must possess the ability to work with a team of individuals to achieve a common goal.
    Applicants must possess an understanding of soccer.
    Applicants must be competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet-based communications.
    Applicants must be participating in this internship for college credit.
    Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

The internship pays a $175/week food stipend and company travel expenses. SEI will provide interns with apparel, shoes, and equipment necessary for promotional events. Interns will be eligible for generous employee discounts during the internship. *Background checks and drug tests will be performed.

Mark St. John is looking for an internship to work at the radio station, 102.5 The Shark, in Nags Head this summer.
This is an entry level position and student will file, work with some media programs, upload music and commercial files, help with day to day operations of the live broadcasts, do some on-air commercials and shows and help DJs with live events.
Contact Mark St. John at marko@ecri.net ASAP.
 

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GRAPHIC ARTIST INTERN
Atlanta Motor Speedway
 
We are currently seeking a graphic artist intern. Qualifications include working towards the completion of a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field. Some experience required. The qualified candidate will be organized and detail-oriented to track projects, has ability to work independently and as a team player and the capability to meet deadlines.
 
Intern will report to the Graphic Artist on staff, and will assist the Marketing and Promotion department in its efforts. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office is required, plus a working knowledge of HTML and flash. Photography experience is desired in the ideal candidate. Any experience with copywriting and Final Cut Pro/Express would be a bonus.
 
Internship will be an unpaid position. Will work with those qualified to earn course credit as intern.
 
Responsibilities may include and be assigned as necessary:
- Work with the Promotions department to develop needed graphics and looks for the marketing of the facility and its events.

- Design artwork for direct mail, outdoor campaigns, print ads, online ads, brochures, and posters for advertising campaign for both the NASCAR and Thursday Thunder / Friday Night Drags events.

- Generate graphics for AMS website and email marketing campaigns.

- Assist in design and layout of the NASCAR souvenir program.

- Create materials for the ticket office – ticket stock, flyers, maps, fan guides, etc.

- Produce any facility needs: event signage, pace car design, invitations, materials for press events, etc.

- Construct animations for LED board.

- Support the sales department with logo creation and sales presentations.

- Interact with other departments on any other graphic needs that arise.

- Help develop shot list for AMS photographers for events.

- Serve as photographer for any PR or in-house events, as needed.
 
Students interested in applying may visit http://speedwaymotorsports.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/jobs/jobs.cfm/Internship?supcat=1469#54887 and send portfolio samples to adamc@atlantamotorspeedway.com

Social Media Intern
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Onslow Community Outreach is seeking an intern with knowledge and understanding of the digital media landscape, including various social media websites. The intern will work closely with the Executive Director to help support online marketing and communications campaigns for the Outreach. Positions are unpaid and are offered to college students (undergraduate or graduate) as well as recent graduates.
Intern Duties
Specific internship duties include, but are not limited to: website updates, create and monitor blogs, forums and social networks, contribute to Outreach blog and to online donation and volunteer recruitment and promotion using Facebook and Twitter, and research and develop ways to improve engagement and site traffic.
Qualifications
Highly motivated, undergraduate or recent graduate in good academic standing and with a strong interest or background in social and human services studies and nonprofit issues; preferably a marketing, communications, journalism or PR major; good problem-solving and inter-personal skills; professional demeanor; ability to work with a diverse group of people; strong English language/grammar skills; and direct experience working with Social Media Channels (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Internship Benefits
College credit if your university allows; professional development in a challenging environment that prepares interns for full-time employment in a professional setting; opportunity to gain experience in areas of PR, data collection, analysis, and professional writing development.
Application
Cover Letter: Please detail why you want to intern at Onslow Community Outreach, your internship objectives and career goals.
Resume: Please list your relevant educational and professional experiences.
Social Networking Profiles: Examples of your work that best reflects your ideas and skills.
Application:
Applications are accepted and processed throughout the year depending on recruitment needs. Positions are filled on a first-come-first-served basis. Send applications via e-mail, fax or regular mail to:
Executive Director
Onslow Community Outreach
600 Court Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Fax: (910) 455-5795

http://onslowco.org

Organization Overview

Since 1995, Futures and Options has empowered New York City’s underserved youth to explore careers through career development and paid, mentored internships. We reach out to teens at a formative time of their lives, guiding them to further their education and become contributing citizens. Our model program enables New York’s underserved youth to gain much needed access to the economic mainstream, work‐readiness training and support from caring adults. At the same time, private and nonprofit businesses are connected to a pipeline of promising, motivated and diverse young people. Together with our business and community partners, we are building the workforce of tomorrow. Our career development program makes it possible for underserved, motivated teens to acquire the applied skills and higher education to successfully contribute to a global 21st‐century economy. Since 1995, Futures and Options has served more than 3,000 New York City teens and coordinated internships at more than 300 businesses in New York City, with 90% of all participants successfully completing their program, graduating from high school and pursuing higher education.

Development Assistant Position

The Development Assistant will work closely with the Director of Development and Executive Director to help sustain and grow the organization. The Development Assistant will be responsible for:

Development and Fundraising

Support development and constituency building activities

Assist with the creation, editing and sending of fundraising materials

Research potential corporate and foundation grant opportunities

Work with the Director of Development to produce annual fundraising plan and annual appeal mailing

Donor Cultivation

Develop creative approaches to cultivate donors

Assist the Director of Development, Executive Director and Board with identifying and cultivating potential donors

Help create fundraising campaigns and manage donor database

Process individual donor contributions, event sponsorships, grant payments and related acknowledgements

Communications

Create and send monthly e-newsletter containing Futures and Options news and updates

Oversee organizational social media efforts including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

Set up Google Alerts about relevant educational topics and forward to appropriate staff

Assist with production of annual report

Event Planning

Assist with the creation of materials including save the date notifications, invitations, journal book and any other relevant print materials for events

Represent Futures and Options at events, and conduct photography for media as needed

Collaborate with staff and vendors on the preparation and production of events throughout the year

Prepare print materials before production, compose talking points for speakers, solicit and organize silent auction items and assist with event planning and execution

Identify and solicit potential sponsors from Futures and Options business partners and donors

Media Relations

Develop media contacts, write press releases and op-ed pieces as needed, promote and track media coverage

Secure editorial coverage necessary to promote impact investing and the activities of the Futures and Options, develop and manage the organization’s media relationships

Develop and execute press strategy for special events, including annual fundraiser

Create and maintain media lists; create, update and maintain press kits and media materials, as required

Qualifications

Team player with strong relationship-based approach to working with staff, partners and program participants

Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and efficiently; establish priorities and meet deadlines

Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

A strong work ethic and creative thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit

Willing to take on responsibility and manage multiple projects

Background and interest in education and/or youth development preferred

Must have computer proficiency and knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint and the Internet

Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment

Bachelor’s degree and writing sample are required
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