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Internships
Special Olympics Minnesota provides opportunities to students and other individuals in the community to gain valuable, real-world experience and increase staff success in delivering a high-quality program to change the lives of Special Olympics Minnesota athletes.
Special Olympics Minnesota offers internships in all areas of the organization, generally coinciding with the fall, spring and summer academic semesters. Minimum hourly requirements and responsibilities at Special Olympics Minnesota events and/or competitions will vary with each internship. All internships are unpaid.
In addition to the internship opportunities specified below, candidates are welcome to propose internships of their own design for Special Olympics Minnesota's consideration. Questions regarding our internship program may be directed to Greg Vanselow, Director of Operations, at 612-604-1273 or gvanselow@somn.org.
2010 Internships: Marketing and Communications
Web Site Internship
The Marketing and Communications Department currently seeks Web site interns for spring, summer and fall of 2010. Web site interns will work with Web site design, database management and coding both manually and through a content management system. Projects will be assigned based on the chosen applicant's skill level and interest.
Requirements
Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP and SQL queries is required.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Special Olympics Minnesota Marketing and Communications Manager Anna Kucera at kuceraa@somn.org.
Public Relations and Design Internships
The Marketing and Communications Department currently seeks Public Relations, Design and Web site interns for spring, summer and fall of 2010. Design interns gain experience both in creating original designs and in editing existing work . Previous experience in Adobe Creative Suite is preferred. PR interns gain experience in writing, distributing and following up on press releases as well as writing for Special Olympics Minnesota's newsletter. Previous experience with Associated Press style is preferred. All Marketing and Communications interns work on special events and with the merchandise program and leave with a comprehensive portfolio.
Requirements
Marketing and Communications Internships are open to college juniors and seniors majoring in appropriate fields. Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Special Olympics Minnesota Marketing and Communications Manager Anna Kucera at kuceraa@somn.org.
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