Community Relations Summer Volunteer
Chicago Sky
Chicago, ILThis was removed by the employer on 5/17/2022 8:16:00 AM PST
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The WNBA Chicago Sky is seeking excited, outgoing, and dedicated candidates that will interact with the general public while being an integral part of ongoing community relations and operations efforts. Our CR volunteers will gain hands-on experience planning and executing Sky Cares activations involving all 2022 Sky home games, community events, and player/coach community appearances.
Note: While this position gives you invaluable experience in the sports industry, it is an unpaid position. Academic credit is available upon request.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the executing various Sky Cares programs
• Plan and execute community activations for community partners
• Aid in fundraising for Sky Cares foundation
• Act as Sky Brand Ambassadors at Chicagoland community events, fairs, and festivals
• Participate in volunteer opportunities with the Sky Cares Community Assist Team
• Assist with additional office duties as needed
Criteria & Qualifications:
• Highly motivated, self-starter with a passion for working in sports
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task within deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Able to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner
• Comfortable meeting, speaking, and assisting C-Level executives and business professionals
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent phone, computer, and writing skills
• Knowledge, enthusiasm, and interest in the Chicago Sky, women's professional sports, and the greater Chicago community
Requirements:
• Live in the Chicagoland area and have access to reliable transportation
• Required to work all 2022 Chicago Sky Home Games at Wintrust Arena (nights and weekends may apply)
• Required to work outside community events throughout the summer (nights and weekends may apply)
Candidates must be able to travel to the Sky Corporate Headquarters in Chicago, IL (McCormick Place) and to various events around the Chicagoland area as needed. This is an unpaid internship and academic credit is available upon request. Upon completion of the internship, potential future employment opportunities may be available.