Special Olympics Tennessee is seeking candidates for unpaid internships for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023.

Unified Champion Schools® is a school-based SOTN outreach program designed to bring together students with and without intellectual disabilities to participate in Unified activities promoting physical fitness and athletic training, youth leadership, and disability awareness and advocacy. More than 100 Tennessee schools participate. Unified Champion Schools is an exciting program that is impacting the lives of thousands of Athletes and Partners of all ability and grade levels. This internship is an opportunity to gain experience in working in a non-profit environment, sports and education.

Job responsibilities:

The Unified Champion Schools intern will perform and/or assist with the following duties: maintaining program records; communicating with campus program facilitators via phone, email and social media; developing program materials; data collection and reporting; participating in meetings, conference calls, events and outreach where appropriate; conducting an inventory of program supplies and equipment; prepare website and social media content; other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Experience with Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including speaking on the phone
Ability to work with a variety of staff within SOTN and school district personnel throughout the state
Ability to meet deadlines
Valid driver license
Ability to assist in sorting, moving and storing program equipment as needed; able to lift 25 pounds
Candidates should be available 15-20 hours per week (mostly on weekdays). Occasional special events may require evening or weekend hours.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.