Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Internship
Pittsburgh Penguins – Pittsburgh, PA
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Pittsburgh Penguins – Pittsburgh, PA
See original job posting at NHL »
| Internships: Any Internship Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Internship (Spring 2012) – Pittsburgh Penguins (Pittsburgh, PA) Reports to: President, Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Based at: One Chatham Center, Suite 480, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Job Purpose: Assist the newly developed Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation with its mission – promote physical well-being, encourage teamwork, emphasize education and provide essential life skills to young people in the Pittsburgh community through youth hockey and other activities. Requirements: Intern must be a junior or senior in college and must take the internship for credit during the Spring 2012 semester. The internship is unpaid. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Assist in the development of the foundation’s website content Assist with the department’s daily communications and interactions with the public Write copy for press releases, presentations, brochures and website Research innovative ways to market youth hockey in the community & fundraising initiatives Assist in developing strategies to increase participation in physical wellness activities, creating preventative wellness programs and funding for treatment, and teaching the importance of education and teamwork as a life skill to community youth Manage foundation contacts and funding sources Foster relationships with businesses and organizations that offer their services and support Create, edit, and proofread official documents and/or correspondences Assist in the collaboration and design of marketing and fundraising tools Expectations: Knowledge of MS Office products, internet navigation and research capabilities Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to meet deadlines and maintain a flexible schedule |