Contact: Send resume and cover letter to sowa@sowa.org

Supervised By: Vice President/Development

Function: Responsible for development, implementation, and management of grant solicitations.

Principle duties:

• Develop, implement and manage all large and small scale grant applications to successfully meet
organizational goals and objectives.
• Research foundation prospects.
• Develop grant calendar based on foundations deadlines and organizations timeline.
• Write grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and other forms of requests.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with foundations.
• Track and complete follow-up reports to funders.
• Develop and manage annual plans and budgets to support position activities and responsibilities.
• Coordinate tasks associated with position responsibilities including development of proposals,
supporting materials, mailings, financial procedures, and follow up reporting.
• Oversee grants written by other staff members.
• Adhere to organizational grants policies and procedures.
• Provide regular grant status reports and maintain spreadsheet to support position activities.
• Properly recognize and thank funders.
• Attend all meetings and events related to job responsibilities.
• Follow and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide support to other departments and organization activities and programs as directed.
• Maintain membership in Puget Sound Grantwriters Association.
• Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, writing newsletter features and web content.
• Work closely with the entire development team near and on event days.

Qualifications:

•Bachelors (Masters Degree a plus).
•Minimum three years experience in grant development (or equivalent experience).
•Excellent communication skills in public speaking and writing.
•Experience in non-profit sector, working with volunteers and donors.
•Excellent organizational skills.
•Proficient in Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, Outlook.
•Ability to work independently and as a team member.
•Professional appearance and demeanor.

Salary & Benefits:
This is an exempt, full-time position with benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurances, and 403 (b) retirement plan; vacation and sick leave based on qualifying dates.

Position Title: Development (Fundraising) Intern

Contact: Steve Wright, Vice President of Development 206. 829.7076

Supervised By: Vice President of Development

Description: Looking for junior or senior in college or university and/or graduate students as an intern(s) to assist with all aspects of a $3.5 million Development Department.

Duties to include: event marketing, database entry and management, acknowledgment letters, corporate sponsorship follow-through, prospect research, assistance with special events, and more.

This is a great opportunity to gain real-world understanding of a fast-paced mid-sized development office. Internship calls for 15-20 hours per week. Preferably, a college or university intern would commit to an entire quarter or semester.

Qualifications desired:

•Experience in non-profit world, working as and with volunteers and donors.

•Strong organizational, written and communications skills.

•Ability to work independently as well as a team member.

•Professional appearance and demeanor.

•Valid Washington State driver’s license and insurance.

Position Title: Public Relations Intern, Special Olympics Washington-Seattle

Contact: Bill Southern, State Outreach and Public Affairs Director– 206.829.7086

Supervised by: State Outreach and Public Affairs Director

Function:
Work with staff throughout Special Olympics Washington (SOWA) to understand its mission, vision, goals and objectives; while recognizing opportunities that may be of interest to the public and/or the media. Assist in producing outreach materials such as volunteer flyers, fact sheets, talking points and other promotional materials. This would also include press releases for newspapers and electronic media correspondence and articles for publication.

Assist in strategizing, developing and implementing a volunteer recruitment plan and contribute in the organizing of community outreach events.

Principle duties:
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a presence on social networking pages and blogs such as Face book and MySpace
• Assist in the planning and development and communication of information designed to keep public informed of SOWA programs and accomplishments
• Research and write articles and stories for publication on the SOWA website and over the internet
• Gathers and verifies factual information through interviews, observation, and research. Organizes material and writes according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; mastery of English language usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Prepares and/or edits organizational publications, such as employee newsletters, and the intranet
• Prepares and distributes fact sheets, news releases, photographs or video recordings to media representatives and others interested in learning about Special Olympics Washington
• Assist in the development of partnerships with other sports organizations
• Provide program input (suggestions, criticisms, improvement, and ideas) as a member of the SOWA team
• Attend Special Olympics Washington (SOWA) activities and events as directed by the State Director Public Affairs and Outreach. These events may include; local and regional competitions and state games

Qualifications:
• College senior, Bachelor degree or certificate of completion Public Relations – Graduate student preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Word
• Excellent organizational and communications skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and personalities
• Graphic design experience is a plus
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other database program is a plus
• Professional appearance
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and insurance

Start Date and Availability:
Start date and work schedule flexible. Intern will be asked to work at least 10-15 hours per week. Note: All internships are unpaid but offer excellent opportunities to explore a career in the fields of public relations, marketing and community outreach

Qualified persons will be considered for a scholarship through Students in Service, a campus compact AmeriCorps Program

300 Hour Term of Service = $ 1,000.00 Education Award (scholarship)
450 Hour Term of Service = $ 1,250.00 Education Award (scholarship)
900 Hour Term of Service = $ 2,362.50 Education Award (scholarship)

*For additional credit, it is strongly recommended that you speak with your instructor.

TO APPLY:
Send a resume and letter of interest to Alice Fries Thompson, Outreach and Public Affairs Coordinator at: athompson@sowa.org. Please include the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line.

Nothing available at this time.

Position Title: Public Relations Intern, Special Olympics Washington-Spokane

Contact: Bill Southern, State Outreach and Public Affairs Director– 206.829.7086 or email: bsouthern@sowa.org

Supervised by: State Outreach and Public Affairs Director

Function:
Work with staff throughout Special Olympics Washington (SOWA) to understand its mission, vision, goals and objectives; while recognizing opportunities that may be of interest to the public and/or the media. Assist in producing outreach materials such as volunteer flyers, fact sheets, talking points and other promotional materials. This would also include press releases for newspapers and electronic media correspondence and articles for publication.

Assist in strategizing, developing and implementing a volunteer recruitment plan and contribute in the organizing of community outreach events.

Principle duties:
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a presence on social networking pages and blogs such as Face book and MySpace
• Assist in the planning and development and communication of information designed to keep public informed of SOWA programs and accomplishments
• Research and write articles and stories for publication on the SOWA website and over the internet
• Gathers and verifies factual information through interviews, observation, and research. Organizes material and writes according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; mastery of English language usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Prepares and/or edits organizational publications, such as employee newsletters, and the intranet
• Prepares and distributes fact sheets, news releases, photographs or video recordings to media representatives and others interested in learning about Special Olympics Washington
• Assist in the development of partnerships with other sports organizations
• Provide program input (suggestions, criticisms, improvement, and ideas) as a member of the SOWA team
• Attend Special Olympics Washington (SOWA) activities and events as directed by the State Director Public Affairs and Outreach. These events may include; local and regional competitions and state games

Qualifications:
• College senior, Bachelor degree or certificate of completion Public Relations – Graduate student preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Word
• Excellent organizational and communications skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and personalities
• Graphic design experience is a plus
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other database program is a plus
• Professional appearance
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and insurance

Start Date and Availability:
Start date and work schedule flexible. Intern will be asked to work at least 10-15 hours per week. Note: All internships are unpaid but offer excellent opportunities to explore a career in the fields of public relations, marketing and community outreach

Qualified persons will be considered for a scholarship through Students in Service, a campus compact AmeriCorps Program

300 Hour Term of Service = $ 1,000.00 Education Award (scholarship)
450 Hour Term of Service = $ 1,250.00 Education Award (scholarship)
900 Hour Term of Service = $ 2,362.50 Education Award (scholarship)

*For additional credit, it is strongly recommended that you speak with your instructor.

TO APPLY:
Send a resume and letter of interest to Alice Fries Thompson, Outreach and Public Affairs Coordinator at: athompson@sowa.org. Please include the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line.

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