Unpaid Internship (Program Services) at Special Olympics Illinois – Trenton, Illinois

Position Summary: Special Olympics Illinois is currently seeking a Program Services Intern located out of Region J

This internship is a part-time, unpaid position for school credit. Primarily responsible for providing support to Program Services.

Duration: May-July

Hours per week: 20; Student schedules are accommodated; Occasional special events may require evening or weekend hours

Compensation: Unpaid, school credit

Location: Region J, 111 S Washington, Trenton, IL

Report to Sr Director of Program Services, Justin Dunning

Primary Responsibilities

• Event planning & execution
• Program management
• Volunteer coordination
• Data + operations
• Community engagement
• Marketing & growth

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior in College pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business, Marketing or Coaching.
• Passion for the mission of Special Olympics Illinois and enthusiasm for community engagement.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new digital tools.

• Must be actively enrolled in an educational program seeking school credit for internship
• Internship offer contingent upon successful completion of a background check
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
• Ability to assist in sorting, moving, and inventory for program equipment as needed; able to lift 25 pounds

Pay Range: unpaid internship opportunity (school credit)

Special Olympics Illinois is committed to building a diverse, creative, engaged, collaborative, and hard-working team that is dedicated to our athletes, our communities, and each other. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we aim to create a positive atmosphere where employees feel valued and fulfilled. We truly want people to love working here, and we strive to create a culture that allows for growth, opportunity, and fun.

Special Olympics Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.