Unpaid Internship (Duck Derby)

Special Olympics Illinois • Marion, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Special Olympics Illinois is seeking an Intern for the Southern Illinois Duck Derby. This is a part-time, unpaid internship for school credit, primarily responsible for providing support to the Southern Illinois Duck Derby fundraising campaign and event operations. The intern will assist with donor and sponsor outreach, duck adoption campaigns, volunteer coordination, event promotion, social media content, community engagement, and day-of-event logistics. This role aims to strengthen community partnerships, increase fundraising participation, and support a high-quality event experience for athletes across Southern Illinois.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in an educational program seeking school credit for internship
• Internship offer contingent upon successful completion of a background check
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
• Ability to assist in sorting, moving, and inventory for program equipment as needed; able to lift 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Students pursuing degrees in Sports Management, Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, Recreation Administration, Business Administration, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with an interest in fundraising, community engagement, event operations, or nonprofit organizations such as Special Olympics Illinois are preferred.
• Passion for the mission of Special Olympics Illinois and enthusiasm for community engagement.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, promotion, and execution of the Southern Illinois Duck Derby fundraising event in Du Quoin.
• Support sponsorship outreach efforts by helping communicate with local businesses, donors, and community partners.
• Create and schedule social media posts, promotional materials, and community engagement content to increase duck adoptions and event awareness.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, registration, and event-day assignments to ensure smooth event operations.
• Provide administrative and logistical support including data entry, prize tracking, event setup/teardown, and participant communication for Special Olympics Illinois fundraising initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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