Student Employment: Special Olympics CT Public Relations Assistant - AY 26/27

Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a student employment opportunity with Special Olympics CT (SOCT) for a Public Relations Assistant. The role involves writing press releases, media alerts, and articles, as well as creating and designing advertisements and assisting with the layout of the monthly newsletter. The assistant will also attend events and meetings, support staff with development duties, represent SOCT at community events, and perform data entry and other administrative tasks. Responsibilities may evolve based on intern interest and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills
• Be committed to the philosophy, needs and rewards of working with Special Olympics
• Be enthusiastic and outgoing
• Have excellent organizational, writing and communication skills
• Be experienced using Excel, Word, Publisher and PowerPoint
• Be able to work some nights and weekends if required

Responsibilities

• Write Press Releases and Media Alerts for SOCT events.
• Write Articles about SOCT
• Create & design various Advertisements on MAC
• Assist in layout of SOCT’s newsletter (published monthly)
• Attend events / meeting as requested
• Assist staff with Development duties
• Represent SOCT at community events
• Data entry and other administrative duties as needed
• Other responsibilities as they develop, based on intern interest areas and organization needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed