Dear Colleagues:
We have opened up our 2015 Winter & Summer internship program and are now
accepting applications.
We have a rolling application deadline which means we will begin reviewing
applications beginning October 15, 2014 and continue until filled. So
sooner is the better when applying, but completeness is always most
important!
The Georgia State Games is one of the largest Amateur Olympic-Style Sports
Festivals in the country. We rely HEAVILY on top quality interns to operate
many of our sporting Events Projects and Programs. It is a tremendous
experience and we have interns that come from across North America each
year. To date we have had students attend our internship from 37 States, 9
Foreign Countries and 3 Canadian Providences. We can provide housing!
The interns get a GREAT, HANDS-ON experience. No fetching coffee. Real
life planning AND implementation of activities and programs in what they
will experience. If you know of quality students that would want to intern
in the Atlanta, Georgia area, please encourage them to apply.
Please disseminate this to your students, careers centers (if possible) and
to anyone who deals with students needing internships at your school.
Positions usually fill quickly. We are seeking the following positions:
Seeking various majors: Sales, Marketing, Sports Management, Public
Relations, Communications, Business, Etc!
1) January 4-8 interns (heavy event planning & marketing oriented)
Housing available!
1. We need the following experiences for January: Marketing, Event
planning, Graphic Design, Website and Sponsorship Sales.
2. Sport Specific experience if possible: Wrestling, Taekwondo,
Running and BB gun.
2) May - 18-20 interns (heavy event operations & marketing oriented)
Housing available!
1. We need the following experiences for the Summer Term: Event
Administration and Implementation, Graphic Design, Website, Marketing and
Volunteer Soliciting.
2. We HIGHLY encourage students that participate or really like
Olympic sports to apply.
3. We are looking for a wide range of students with diverse sporting
interests, BUT definitely want a few students with the below sports
expertise (clubs sports or intercollegiate) and other areas indicated:
. Track & Field
. Lacrosse-men's
. Lacrosse-women's
. Swimming
. Cycling
. Mountain Biking
. Running - 5k & 10k's
. Graphic Design
. Website
. Logistics & Distribution
. T-shirt Printing experience
. Public Relations
To Apply: Go to www.georgiagames.org under internships and complete the
2014/2015 application:
1) Application
2) Sports Questionnaire
3) Resume and
4) Cover letter
Requirements:
1) We are seeking top level, organized, team oriented, talented, self
starting, aggressive, outgoing and innovative interns to assist in the
preparation and implementation for this year's events. Internship
opportunities are offered in both paid and unpaid positions depending on
intern's experience & skills, time commitment availability, academic credit
ability and semester sought. Housing is also available semester.
2) This internship is NOT for the student looking to get by, be a social
butterfly or to party for the semester.
All applicants must have strong writing skills and knowledge of Microsoft
Word and Excel.
Placement:
* Priority will be given to those students completing the internship for
academic credit and/or for a graduation requirement.
* Priority will be given to students currently enrolled in college.
To Apply: Go to www.georgiagames.org under internships and complete and
submit the FOUR items in ONE email as attachments.
These internship positions will provide someone with substantial experience
in nonprofit development and management, grant writing, researching donor
prospects, solicitation strategizing, in addition to gaining valuable office
experience working in a non-profit.
DEADLINE: Begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2014 and will
continue until slots are filled.
Sincerely,
Eric Pfeifer
Executive Director
Georgia State Games Commission
PO Box 2043, Kennesaw, GA 30156
Direct: 770-528-3581
Fax: 770-528-3590
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