2008 Summer Internship Available for Credit
Job Title: Special Events Intern
Organization: Children's Hospital and Health System Foundation
Location: Oakwood Building 10361 Innovation Drive Suite 200 Wauwatosa
Time frame: Mid June – Oct. 3 Hours: Minimum 12/week
About the Event: You will assist the special events staff with organizing the 31st annual Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk for Children’s Hospital. This Milwaukee tradition is an 8K run with a 3 mi and 5 mi family walk. The event is the largest combined run/walk in the state of Wisconsin attracting more than 16,000 participants. Since the event’s inception, the run/walk has raised more than 9.4 million dollars for the kids of Wisconsin.
Job Description: Implement the general public notification plan. You will work closely with the business associations and residential community living along the 8k race course in an effort to communicate the parking restrictions and street closures.
Work closely with manager and volunteer committee to coordinate various groups/bands as route entertainment for the day-of-the-event. Conduct phone solicitations for product/merchandise donations for event, as assigned.
Must display skills in Microsoft Office. Receive valuable experience working in a fun, fast-paced, professional development office as a member of our team!
Skills and Experience Needed:
• An interest in special event fund raising
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creativity/Enthusiasm
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills - will work with sponsors, volunteers and staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Car for local travel, minimal. (Mileage will be reimbursed)
Interested students should send a resume and cover letter to:
Stacy Bartsch
Special Events Manager
Children’s Hospital Foundation
P.O. Box 1997 M.S. 3050
Milwaukee, WI 53201
sbartsch@chw.org
