Race for the Cure® Intern

Title:	Race for the Cure Intern
Reports to: General Description:	Executive Director, Race Coordinator, Race Chair The South Central Wisconsin Race for the Cure is the largest fundraiser for the South Central Wisconsin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen.  The Race hosts upwards of 11,000 participants, almost 1000 of whom are breast cancer survivors, and utilizes approximately 400 volunteers.  In addition to being a 5K run/walk and 1.25 Mile walk, the Race is an event to celebrate survivors, remember those we have lost, and raise needed funds.  75% of the net proceeds stay in south central Wisconsin to provide breast health and breast cancer education, services and treatment.  The remaining 25% funds the best breast cancer research nationally. The Race for the Cure Intern will primarily assist the Race Coordinator with messaging and marketing pieces necessary for the Komen South Central Wisconsin Race for the Cure.  As the May 31, 2014 Race approaches, other logistical or customer service tasks may be added.  The Race Intern will work in a team atmosphere and have the opportunity to learn about a wide range of areas in a non-profit organization and major event planning.  The time requirements are approximately eight to ten hours a week.  The scheduling is flexible, and once trained, some of the hours could be performed away from the office.
Responsibilities:	Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ·       Crafting and coordinating large e-mail campaigns leading up to the Race. ·       Crafting and scheduling Facebook and Twitter posts for the Race which will target participants, volunteers, and donors, as well as communicate Komen’s impact both locally and globally on the fight against breast cancer. ·       Creating online fundraising contests/incentives. ·       Coordinating efforts to recognize top fundraisers. ·       Creating online fundraising contest/incentive. ·       Coordinating efforts to advertise RFTC at other runs. ·       Submitting RFTC information to community calendars. ·       Assuming customer service responsibilities by responding to participants’ inquiries about the Race.
Qualifications: Contact Information:	Possess excellent and creative written communication skills Work well within an office environment and with the public Posses excellent e-mail and phone skills for working with Race constituents Allyson Crowley Race Coordinator racecoor@komensouthcentralwi.org 8030 Excelsior Drive, Suite 306, Madison