The
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Sports Commission (HRSC), formed in 2011, is looking
for a dedicated, self-motivated, energetic and passionate student to assist in
the areas of planning events, marketing and fundraising, youth programming
& education. The HRSC is a 501(C) (3) exclusively educational and
charitable nonprofit organization with the mission of: a) educating the public
about sport, fitness and physical activities as a means for achieving healthy
lifestyles; b) disseminating and promoting amateur sport-related activities in
the area; c) creating, developing and providing youth activities related to
sport, recreation & physical fitness; and to encourage physical activity,
fundamental skill development and cultivate character, citizenship and personal
development through youth participation in sport; and d) making financial
distributions to sport-related organizations within Harrisonburg and Rockingham
County.
Responsibilities:
·
Responsible
for the planning and implementation of HRSC events
·
Work
in collaboration with other volunteers to ensure the successful implementation
of HRSC events
·
Forming
relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
·
Database
management
·
Research
potential revenue streams for the HRSC
·
Develop
comprehensive sponsorship proposals & presentations
·
Opportunity
to assist with fundraising and development
·
Write
and disseminate press releases
·
Website
development
·
Develop
vibrant partnerships with local youth and nonprofit organizations
Requirements:
Only students
receiving practicum credit from an institution of higher education may apply.
The practicum runs from January-May 2014. Students will be expected to work a
minimum of 5 hours per week.
Contact:
Please email a
cover letter and resume to:
Mrs. Alyssa
Bosley
President
Harrisonburg-Rockingham
Sports Commission
Email:
bosleyat@jmu.edu
