Thursday, October 6, 2011

Intern Opportunity with Kids Play International

Hi Everyone,

I'm connected with the University of Utah alumni for news, information, jobs & internship postings. I wanted to bring to your attention an internship that may capture your interest. Kids Play Intl. is a great organization that is recruiting for unpaid internships. Please click on their name to find out more information about their organization and initiatives. I recognize that a few of our students live in Salt Lake City, whereas others may consider this as a summer opportunity - food for thought or pass it on.

KIDS PLAY INTERNSHIP:
Kids Play Int’l is seeking an intern to support the nonprofit organization’s fundraising and marketing efforts. This is an unpaid internship that requires a commitment of 8- 12 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months (start and end dates are flexible). This can be a remote position, but proximity to NYC or Park City, Utah is a plus.

ABOUT KIDS PLAY:
Kid Play Int’l uses sport to educate and empower underserved youth worldwide. KPI is currently focused on three initiatives in Rwanda, Malawi and India: 1) implementing Let’s Play!, a community-based sports education program, in Gatagara, Rwanda; 2) developing Girls Dream Big, a scholarship program to identify and support girls who cannot afford to attend school; and 3) organizing volunteer trips lead by Olympic and elite athletes, which give individuals the chance to travel with a purpose and experience using sport as a tool for positive change in the world. KPI was founded by 3-time Olympian Tracy Evans in 2008 and is an initiative of People Helping People, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization located in Park City, Utah.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with organizing Fundraising events.
Assist with Marketing of Volunteer trips; research sites to list trips, email communications with individuals, universities, high schools, maintain database.
Research potential grant and sponsorship opportunities; assist with drafting grant applications and sponsorship proposals
Help draft communications materials such as newsletters, blog posts and other social media updates.
Assist with various other day-to-day tasks associated with operating a nonprofit organization.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree or candidate for Bachelor’s degree.
Excellent communication, organizational and research skills.
Motivated, self-starter, strategic thinker and creative problem solver.
Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Constant Contact, Quickbooks a plus.

TO APPLY:
Candidates should email a one-page cover letter describing their interest and qualifications and a current a resume: info@kidsplayintl.org. Include KPI INTERNSHIP in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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