About the role#
The Special Events Intern supports the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising and community engagement events for Special Olympics Kansas. You will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit event management, donor engagement, volunteer coordination, and logistics while helping create experiences for athletes, volunteers, and sponsors.
What you'll do#
- Assist with planning and coordinating fundraising and community events.
- Recruit, organize, and communicate with event volunteers.
- Support sponsor fulfillment, including signage, recognition, and event benefits.
- Prepare event materials, registration packets, auction items, and participant resources.
- Assist with event setup, operations, and breakdown.
- Manage registration tables and provide customer service to participants and guests.
- Maintain event timelines, checklists, and project plans.
- Collect event data, participant feedback, and post-event reports.
- Support donor stewardship efforts, including thank-you letters and follow-up communications.
- Coordinate prize, raffle, and auction logistics.
- Perform general administrative duties to support the Development team.
What you'll need#
- Current college student or recent graduate in Event Management, Sports Management, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Comfortable working evenings and weekends during events.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Positive attitude with a passion for serving individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Location & details#
- Location: Mission, Kansas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: 10 to 20 hours per week, flexible around class schedules with additional availability during major events.
- Status: Paid internship.
About Special Olympics Kansas
Special Olympics Kansas is a nonprofit organization based in Mission, Kansas. Founded in 1970, it provides sports, health, and leadership programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The organization employs 31 people to support its year-round initiatives across the state. Its programs focus on physical fitness and community inclusion.
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