Volunteer: Internship/Volunteer | Social Media AssistantSocial Media Assistant
Description
Work with the Special Olympics Southern California team to maintain our social media presence across our entire footprint. Assist with the creation of social media posts based on social media promotion calendar; produce videos; write articles; respond to and interact with the Special Olympics Southern California audience through social media channels; attend events and provide live social media coverage.
This position can be performed in-person or remotely
Key Responsibilities Assist with the creation of social media posts based on social media promotion calendar Contribute to the creation of social media content by crafting effective post copy, selecting appropriate media (images and videos), and generating creative ideas in alignment with Special Olympics Southern California's objectives. Write engaging articles for wearesosc.org, effectively communicating the mission and stories of Special Olympics Southern California. Conduct interviews, both in-person and virtually via Zoom, to gather content that highlights the organization's impact and achievements. Utilize Canva to create visually appealing content, including short animations, infographics, and videos. Attend events in-person and engage in real-time social media coverage. Share updates, photos, and videos to showcase Special Olympics Southern California's activities and create an immediate connection with our audience. Produce/create/find imagery to use on social channels Write articles to use on social channels Short video creation via Canva and other social media applications Respond to and interact with the Special Olympics Southern California audience through social media channels Copywriting for written articles and emails Interviewing: online and in-person Attend events and provide live social media coverage
Training & Support Hands-on training for each task, i.e. how to use social media, graphics software, etc. Receive basic overview on telling the SOSC story
Commitment Minimum of 10 hours per week; worksite is remote, unless attending a local event Minimum six month commitment required. Local travel may be required Must have own computer with reliable access to the internet video recording capabilities and ability to run Adobe programs. SOSC will provide software needed. Program: Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Social Media Assistant
Description
Work with the Special Olympics Southern California team to maintain our social media presence across our entire footprint. Assist with the creation of social media posts based on social media promotion calendar; produce videos; write articles; respond to and interact with the Special Olympics Southern California audience through social media channels; attend events and provide live social media coverage.
This position can be performed in-person or remotely
Key Responsibilities Assist with the creation of social media posts based on social media promotion calendar Contribute to the creation of social media content by crafting effective post copy, selecting appropriate media (images and videos), and generating creative ideas in alignment with Special Olympics Southern California's objectives. Write engaging articles for wearesosc.org, effectively communicating the mission and stories of Special Olympics Southern California. Conduct interviews, both in-person and virtually via Zoom, to gather content that highlights the organization's impact and achievements. Utilize Canva to create visually appealing content, including short animations, infographics, and videos. Attend events in-person and engage in real-time social media coverage. Share updates, photos, and videos to showcase Special Olympics Southern California's activities and create an immediate connection with our audience. Produce/create/find imagery to use on social channels Write articles to use on social channels Short video creation via Canva and other social media applications Respond to and interact with the Special Olympics Southern California audience through social media channels Copywriting for written articles and emails Interviewing: online and in-person Attend events and provide live social media coverage
Training & Support Hands-on training for each task, i.e. how to use social media, graphics software, etc. Receive basic overview on telling the SOSC story
Commitment Minimum of 10 hours per week; worksite is remote, unless attending a local event Minimum six month commitment required. Local travel may be required Must have own computer with reliable access to the internet video recording capabilities and ability to run Adobe programs. SOSC will provide software needed. Program: Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 90810 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Intern | Orange County Social MediaDescription
Work with the Special Olympics Southern California team to maintain our social media presence across our entire footprint. Assist with the creation of social media posts based on social media promotion calendar; produce videos; write articles; respond to and interact with the Special Olympics Southern California audience through social media channels; attend events and provide live social media coverage. Key Responsibilities Assist with the creation of social media posts based on social media promotion calendar Produce/create/find imagery to use on social channels Write articles to use on social channels Short video creation via Canva and other social media applications Respond to and interact with the Special Olympics Southern California audience through social media channels Copywriting for written articles and emails Interviewing: online and in-person Attend events and provide live social media coverageTraining & Support Hands-on training for each task, i.e. how to use social media, graphics software, etc. Receive basic overview on telling the SOSC storyCommitment Communications/Public Relations/Social Media Marketing 10 Hours per Week Orange County/Santa Ana Office Based On-site and Remote (hybrid) Fundraising, Special Events, OC Sporting Events Semester Minimum Requirement Starting ASAP Smart Phone and Laptop RequiredAfter successfully completing the required qualifications, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps in the application process. Program: Orange County Description
Work with the Special Olympics Southern California team to maintain our social media presence across our entire footprint. Assist with the creation of social media posts based on social media promotion calendar; produce videos; write articles; respond to and interact with the Special Olympics Southern California audience through social media channels; attend events and provide live social media coverage. Key Responsibilities Assist with the creation of social media posts based on social media promotion calendar Produce/create/find imagery to use on social channels Write articles to use on social channels Short video creation via Canva and other social media applications Respond to and interact with the Special Olympics Southern California audience through social media channels Copywriting for written articles and emails Interviewing: online and in-person Attend events and provide live social media coverageTraining & Support Hands-on training for each task, i.e. how to use social media, graphics software, etc. Receive basic overview on telling the SOSC storyCommitment Communications/Public Relations/Social Media Marketing 10 Hours per Week Orange County/Santa Ana Office Based On-site and Remote (hybrid) Fundraising, Special Events, OC Sporting Events Semester Minimum Requirement Starting ASAP Smart Phone and Laptop RequiredAfter successfully completing the required qualifications, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps in the application process. Program: Orange County Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 92705 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Intern | Unified Champion Schools & Special Olympics College InternshipIntern Description: UCS & SO College Internship PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Unified Champion Schools is an inclusive school-based strategy designed to bring together students with and without intellectual disabilities to participate in activities in three core areas: sport and fitness, youth leadership, and campus engagement. This strategy aims to develop leadership and advocacy skills for all students in the K-12 school community and throughout college and university campuses in SOSC’s footprint. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES This individual has a passion for inclusion and wants to make a difference within their campus and surrounding communities. They have a drive for connecting people to each other through encouragement, inclusion, and acceptance. They will leave with an increased understanding of the inclusive school programming listed above, the important role of a college within the SOSC community, as well as experience working with a large nonprofit organization. Participate in meetings and activities respective to the role Enhance the continuum of Special Olympics program initiatives Develop, create, and recruit on respective college campus to form a sustainable SO College Club, which promotes and engages the rest of their campus in inclusive events and activities. Create and develop programs and strategies to capture and engage schools in the unified movement Contribute to internal processes related to data, operations, and reporting Lead and attend various unified events related to sports, summits, and meetings QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS The Unified Champion Schools (UCS) internship is open to current college students or recent graduates majoring in a variety of fields. The UCS internship may count toward course credits. Some characteristics we are looking for in an intern and that will make them successful in this position: Self-directed and self-motivated to engage in meaningful and impactful work Able to take the initiative and complete intern responsibilities independently Self-aware and is able to serve as an advocate for the UCS strategy and demonstrate the values associated with Special Olympics Southern California Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and administrative skills Willingness to learn about and work with individuals with disabilities Must provide resume and complete an online volunteer application, required training, and background check TRAINING & SUPPORT Direct supervision from Manager, Schools Program with weekly meetings Orientation of SOSC history and protocols COMMITMENT & WORK SITE Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling, and must commit to an entire school year (August – May) The worksite is flexible, and should be based within the Candidate’s respective college community. APPLY To apply, please send resume or cover letter to: schools@sosc.org Program: Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Intern Description: UCS & SO College Internship PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Unified Champion Schools is an inclusive school-based strategy designed to bring together students with and without intellectual disabilities to participate in activities in three core areas: sport and fitness, youth leadership, and campus engagement. This strategy aims to develop leadership and advocacy skills for all students in the K-12 school community and throughout college and university campuses in SOSC’s footprint. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES This individual has a passion for inclusion and wants to make a difference within their campus and surrounding communities. They have a drive for connecting people to each other through encouragement, inclusion, and acceptance. They will leave with an increased understanding of the inclusive school programming listed above, the important role of a college within the SOSC community, as well as experience working with a large nonprofit organization. Participate in meetings and activities respective to the role Enhance the continuum of Special Olympics program initiatives Develop, create, and recruit on respective college campus to form a sustainable SO College Club, which promotes and engages the rest of their campus in inclusive events and activities. Create and develop programs and strategies to capture and engage schools in the unified movement Contribute to internal processes related to data, operations, and reporting Lead and attend various unified events related to sports, summits, and meetings QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS The Unified Champion Schools (UCS) internship is open to current college students or recent graduates majoring in a variety of fields. The UCS internship may count toward course credits. Some characteristics we are looking for in an intern and that will make them successful in this position: Self-directed and self-motivated to engage in meaningful and impactful work Able to take the initiative and complete intern responsibilities independently Self-aware and is able to serve as an advocate for the UCS strategy and demonstrate the values associated with Special Olympics Southern California Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and administrative skills Willingness to learn about and work with individuals with disabilities Must provide resume and complete an online volunteer application, required training, and background check TRAINING & SUPPORT Direct supervision from Manager, Schools Program with weekly meetings Orientation of SOSC history and protocols COMMITMENT & WORK SITE Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling, and must commit to an entire school year (August – May) The worksite is flexible, and should be based within the Candidate’s respective college community. APPLY To apply, please send resume or cover letter to: schools@sosc.org Program: Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 90810 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Intern | Unified Champion Schools & Special Olympics College InternshipIntern Description: UCS & SO College Internship PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Unified Champion Schools is an inclusive school-based strategy designed to bring together students with and without intellectual disabilities to participate in activities in three core areas: sport and fitness, youth leadership, and campus engagement. This strategy aims to develop leadership and advocacy skills for all students in the K-12 school community and throughout college and university campuses in SOSC’s footprint. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES This individual has a passion for inclusion and wants to make a difference within their campus and surrounding communities. They have a drive for connecting people to each other through encouragement, inclusion, and acceptance. They will leave with an increased understanding of the inclusive school programming listed above, the important role of a college within the SOSC community, as well as experience working with a large nonprofit organization. Participate in meetings and activities respective to the role Enhance the continuum of Special Olympics program initiatives Develop, create, and recruit on respective college campus to form a sustainable SO College Club, which promotes and engages the rest of their campus in inclusive events and activities. Create and develop programs and strategies to capture and engage schools in the unified movement Contribute to internal processes related to data, operations, and reporting Lead and attend various unified events related to sports, summits, and meetings QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS The Unified Champion Schools (UCS) internship is open to current college students or recent graduates majoring in a variety of fields. The UCS internship may count toward course credits. Some characteristics we are looking for in an intern and that will make them successful in this position: Self-directed and self-motivated to engage in meaningful and impactful work Able to take the initiative and complete intern responsibilities independently Self-aware and is able to serve as an advocate for the UCS strategy and demonstrate the values associated with Special Olympics Southern California Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and administrative skills Willingness to learn about and work with individuals with disabilities Must provide resume and complete an online volunteer application, required training, and background check TRAINING & SUPPORT Direct supervision from Manager, Schools Program with weekly meetings Orientation of SOSC history and protocols COMMITMENT & WORK SITE Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling, and must commit to an entire school year (August – May) The worksite is flexible, and should be based within the Candidate’s respective college community. APPLY To apply, please send resume or cover letter to : schools@sosc.org Program: Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley, and Glendale Intern Description: UCS & SO College Internship PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Unified Champion Schools is an inclusive school-based strategy designed to bring together students with and without intellectual disabilities to participate in activities in three core areas: sport and fitness, youth leadership, and campus engagement. This strategy aims to develop leadership and advocacy skills for all students in the K-12 school community and throughout college and university campuses in SOSC’s footprint. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES This individual has a passion for inclusion and wants to make a difference within their campus and surrounding communities. They have a drive for connecting people to each other through encouragement, inclusion, and acceptance. They will leave with an increased understanding of the inclusive school programming listed above, the important role of a college within the SOSC community, as well as experience working with a large nonprofit organization. Participate in meetings and activities respective to the role Enhance the continuum of Special Olympics program initiatives Develop, create, and recruit on respective college campus to form a sustainable SO College Club, which promotes and engages the rest of their campus in inclusive events and activities. Create and develop programs and strategies to capture and engage schools in the unified movement Contribute to internal processes related to data, operations, and reporting Lead and attend various unified events related to sports, summits, and meetings QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS The Unified Champion Schools (UCS) internship is open to current college students or recent graduates majoring in a variety of fields. The UCS internship may count toward course credits. Some characteristics we are looking for in an intern and that will make them successful in this position: Self-directed and self-motivated to engage in meaningful and impactful work Able to take the initiative and complete intern responsibilities independently Self-aware and is able to serve as an advocate for the UCS strategy and demonstrate the values associated with Special Olympics Southern California Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and administrative skills Willingness to learn about and work with individuals with disabilities Must provide resume and complete an online volunteer application, required training, and background check TRAINING & SUPPORT Direct supervision from Manager, Schools Program with weekly meetings Orientation of SOSC history and protocols COMMITMENT & WORK SITE Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling, and must commit to an entire school year (August – May) The worksite is flexible, and should be based within the Candidate’s respective college community. APPLY To apply, please send resume or cover letter to : schools@sosc.org Program: Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley, and Glendale Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 90810 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Internship/Volunteer, Graphic Design (REMOTE or IN-PERSON)Special Olympics Southern California’s (SOSC) vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion, and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with 4.4 million athletes in 170 countries. Through the power of sports, our athletes discover new strengths and abilities, skills, and success - on the playing field and in life. Help us capture these moments as we continue serving more athletes! Key Responsibilities Assist the graphic designer in producing print, and web projects Assist in designing ads for various publications Assist in designing programs for various Special Olympics Chapter events File organization & Image Research Graphic design prep work Assist in brainstorming concepts for upcoming projects Miscellaneous tasks as they arise or as specific interests developTraining & Support Direct supervision from Senior Manager, Graphic Design, with weekly meetings and goal setting Orientation of SOSC history and protocolsCommitment & Work Site Minimum four month commitment. 10-15 hours/week, remote work with occasional requirement to be in office [1600 Forbes Way, Suite 200, Long Beach CA 90810].QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS Ability to work independently and in a team environment High proficiency in Adobe creative suite, including Illustrator and Indesign Solid understanding or web design standards, as well as pre-press and print production Must complete a volunteer application, required training, and background check Must have access to own computer for remote workAfter successfully completing the required qualifications, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps in the application process. Program: Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Special Olympics Southern California’s (SOSC) vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion, and well-being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with 4.4 million athletes in 170 countries. Through the power of sports, our athletes discover new strengths and abilities, skills, and success - on the playing field and in life. Help us capture these moments as we continue serving more athletes! Key Responsibilities Assist the graphic designer in producing print, and web projects Assist in designing ads for various publications Assist in designing programs for various Special Olympics Chapter events File organization & Image Research Graphic design prep work Assist in brainstorming concepts for upcoming projects Miscellaneous tasks as they arise or as specific interests developTraining & Support Direct supervision from Senior Manager, Graphic Design, with weekly meetings and goal setting Orientation of SOSC history and protocolsCommitment & Work Site Minimum four month commitment. 10-15 hours/week, remote work with occasional requirement to be in office [1600 Forbes Way, Suite 200, Long Beach CA 90810].QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS Ability to work independently and in a team environment High proficiency in Adobe creative suite, including Illustrator and Indesign Solid understanding or web design standards, as well as pre-press and print production Must complete a volunteer application, required training, and background check Must have access to own computer for remote workAfter successfully completing the required qualifications, a member of our staff will contact you about next steps in the application process. Program: Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 90810 Allow Groups: No |