Michigan Fitness Foundation Internship Position Description



Marketing/Events Intern (2 internships available)
$10 per hour
January – December 2012 (spans Spring, Summer and Fall semesters)
12-15 hours per week (during spring and fall; 35 hours per week preferred over summer)
Undergraduate/graduate student pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, event planning, marketing or health-related field (Class credit available)
Communications Manager
Vice President of Operations
President and CEO of Michigan Fitness Foundation

• Assist with implementation of Council’s marketing/communication plan
  
• Assist with planning of Legislative Education Day
  
• Support recruitment of schools for ACES and coordination of ACES day mailing/distribution
  
• Assist with coordination of Governor’s Fitness Awards fundraising event
  
• Assist in the recruitment of endorsed events statewide, including Labor Day Community Walks
  
• Assist with event planning for the Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Run
  
• Write for communication tools such as Web site, newsletters, blogs
  
• Maintain current database of newspapers, radio and TV contacts by county
  
• Assist with other event management as needed
  
• Performs other related duties as required by supervisor
  Benefits:
  
  • Excellent experience in an organization with a statewide focus and strong mission
    
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, nonprofit environment
    
  • Involvement in a variety of state and local health promotion and physical activity initiatives
    
  • Opportunity to increase knowledge and skills related to event planning and public relations
    
  • Opportunity to build a professional portfolio
    

Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented
  
• Strong writing and oral communication skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  
• Organized
  
• Team player
  
• Self-directed
  
• Computer software skills (MS Office Suite preferred)
  Please send resume and cover letter to:
  Michigan Fitness Foundation Attn: Gretchen Mensing P.O. Box 27187
  Lansing, MI 48909
  

Or by email at gmensing@michiganfitness.org