Boys & Girls Clubs Internship Opportunities
Boys & Girls Clubs is committed to assisting undergraduate and graduate-level
students gain experience in their chosen field. We currently have
several internship opportunities in various areas of study for driven passionate
individuals. Interns are selected from various schools each semester for
internships in the following areas:
Marketing and
Public Relations
Event Planning & Volunteer Management
Human Resources
Sports, Fitness
& Recreation
The Arts
Digital Media
Communications
Research &
Development
You can access the Boys & Girls Clubs Internship Application by clicking
below:
Internship
Application -- Word file
Internship
Application -- PDF file
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arketing & Public Relations Internship Opening(s)
Description: Interns will work with the Director of Development and/or
Director of Volunteer Services to increase marketing exposure for Boys & Girls
Clubs.
Other specific projects include implementing organizational marketing plan,
assisting with the 2008 Positive Place for Kids Campaign, draft and distribute
press releases, work wit local media, design PSA's for radio and television and
event planning.
Twelve (12) or more hours per week are needed. This internship has no
closing date -- application will be accepted only via email.
Please
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here for more information about this opportunity.
Event Planning & Volunteer Management Internship Opening(s)
Description: Interns will have a unique opportunity to gain direct
experience in event planning of major Boys & Girls Clubs events. Interns
will work closely with the Director of Volunteer Services and other Boys & Girls
Clubs staff as they plan these events and will assist with all aspects of
planning the events including: administrative support, outreach, event
logistics, and limited financial processes. Interns will also work to
increase and evaluate volunteer recruitment, retention, and recognition
strategies to effectively engage all volunteers and prospective volunteers.
This internship will select only two (2) interns per semester to work no less
that 23 hours per week. Summer internship applications will be accepted
between February 1 and May 1. Fall Application will be accepted May 1 to
September 1. Spring applications will be accepted September 15 to December
15.
Please
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Human Resources Internship Opening(s)
Description: Interns will work directly with the Office Manager and
Development Associate in bookkeeping, tax information, payroll, and other
accounting processes. Candidates should be highly motivated to learn and
assist in these procedures.
Twelve (12) hours or more needed. This internship has no closing date
-- applications will be accepted only via email.
Please
click here for more information about this opportunity.
Sports, Fitness and Recreation Internship Opening(s)
Description: Interns will work closely with Club Directors and Staff to
implement and improve sports, fitness and recreation programs and strategies.
This internship will also offer opportunities to create and promote
programming through marketing and public relations opportunities, hands-on
activities and other various tasks. Candidates should be sports-oriented and
have a strong desire to help youth.
Twelve (12) or more hours required. This internship has no closing
date. Applications will only be accepted via email.
Please
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here for more detailed information about this opportunity.
The Arts Internship Opening(s)
Description: Interns will have an unique opportunity to work directly
with Club and Art Program Directors to assist in various facets of visual and
performing arts opportunities throughout Boys & Girls Clubs. Candidate
will help to implement more visual and performing arts opportunities, work with
small groups to engage participants, and help in soliciting materials to
continue to energize these programs.
Applicants' majors or concentrations can range from performing arts to
architectural studies.
Twelve (12) or more hours needed. This internship has no closing date.
Applications will only be accepted via email.
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here for more information about this opportunity.
Digital Media Internship Opening(s)
Description: Interns will have a unique opportunity to work directly with
Boys & Girls Clubs Administrative and Program Staff to assist in various facets
of digital media and information technology. Candidates will have an
opportunity to:
- Focus on website updates and upgrades
- Assess current technology and needs of organization
- Work directly with Club staff to direct website
- Work with youth in digital media programs and competitions
Applicants' majors or concentrations should have strong focuses in media, IT,
or other closely related fields.
Twelve (12) hours or more are needed. This internship has no closing
date -- applications will be accepted only via email.
Please
click here for more information about this opportunity.
Communications Internship Opening(s)
Description: Interns will have an opportunity to work in a fast-pace
nonprofit setting to assist the Director of Development and/or Director of
Volunteer Services to create and publish various donor, volunteer and general
audience publications for email and print. Intern's will work on several
tasks including:
- Four (4) monthly e-newsletters
- 2007 Boys & Girls Clubs Annual Report
- Quarterly Achievement Reports
Applicants' majors or concentration should have a strong focus in media,
journalism or other closely related fields.
Twelve (12) or more hours needed. This internship has no closing date
-- applications will be accepted only via email.
Please
click
here for more information about this opportunity.
Research &
Development Internship Opening(s)
Description: Interns will have an opportunity to work directly with
Club Staff and Club Administration to research and help to create a
comprehensive overview of various statistics of Boys & Girls Clubs programs and
membership details.
Applicants' majors or concentrations should have strong focus in sociology,
statistics, or high interest in research.
This internship has no closing date -- applications will only be accepted via
email.
Please
click here for more information about this opportunity.
