Position Title: Intern, Coaster Challenge
Location: Lombard or Normal, Illinois (Partially Virtual)
Department: Program Services – Unified Champion Schools
Reports to: Jennifer Kelso / Jillian Hosteny , Unified Champion Schools
Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week (some flexibility possible)
Date Range: Approximately May 1 – September (Depending on candidate school schedule)
Position Summary: The internship will support the Youth Initiatives and Six Flags Great America staff on all aspects relating to the Coaster Challenge, a signature Special Olympics Illinois fundraiser. Intern must also be available and present for the Coaster Challenge in September 2021
Position Responsibilities:
- Promotional Events:
- Assist in development of promotional schedule with Six Flags Great America.
- Ability to interact with event attendees, visitors, corporate staff, etc.
- Must be comfortable handling sales function at promotional events
- Establish communication with event volunteers if needed
- Prepare and send acknowledgements to volunteers and event staff
- Financial Protocols:
- Deposit funds as directed and transmit reports to finance department in the Normal office
- Maintain accurate financial records in both paper and electronic formats
- Track all personal expenses and receipts and submit expense report every other week
- Other Duties:
- Data entry, mailings, social media updates, and regular promotions
- Support Youth Initiatives and Six Flags Great America staff on an as-needed basis in other responsibilities as assigned
Core Competencies
- Strong multi-tasking and time management skills , detail oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be comfortable handling sales function at promotional events
- Outgoing personality, interact effectively with staff, volunteers, event attendees
- Experience in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Requirements
- Must have your own car and possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record; There may be use of company car/van at times
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs comfortably
- Must be available some nights, weekends and for overtime if necessary
How to Apply:
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