Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Summer Employment: Summit Bechtel Reserve’s Christen High Adventure Base (W.V.)


The Summit Bechtel Reserve’s Christen High Adventure Base is the newest outdoor adventure education facility, in the heart of West Virginia’s New River Gorge. The High Adventure Base is home to an impressive collection of program facilities including 7 challenge courses, 37 miles of downhill and cross country mountain bike trails, 12 canopy tours, 60,000 sq ft of rock climbing structures , to list a few. You can visit http://www.summithighadventure.org to explore The Summit and the programs offered.

They are currently accepting online applications for seasonal staff positions at http://www.summitblog.org/programs/employment/ and looking for men and women 18 years of age or older to help run the 2014 high adventure program.

They will be hiring staff, instructor/guide and manager positions for:
Climbing
Canopy Tours
Zip-lines
Challenge courses
Shooting sports
Kayaking
Mountain biking
BMX
Skateboarding
Camp commissioners
Registration
Logistics
Support staff

This is a great opportunity for students to utilize and refine the skills, education and training they have received thus far and gain further training and ‘in the field experience’ providing exciting adventure education programs. Keep in mind that applicants do not need to be members of the BSA to apply, but must be willing to become members if they are offered a position. 

Internship Opportunity: PGA Tour Summer Internship Program


The PGA TOUR National HQ is once again recruiting for the PGA Tour Summer Internship Program
By leveraging the assets of the PGA TOUR, they are able to offer students a variety of internship opportunities designed to provide optimal exposure and quality first-hand experience in the golf industry. The intern page can be found at http://www.pgatour.com/company/internships.html. The application deadline for yur students is February 28, 2014. 

The PGA TOUR is the world's premier membership organization for touring professional golfers, co-sanctioning more than 100 tournaments on the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Web.com Tour and is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

The PGA TOUR's mission is to entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back, generate significant charitable and economic impact in communities in which it plays, and provide financial opportunities for TOUR players.

Program Overview Over the course of our 10 week paid internship program, you will learn about the inner workings of the PGA TOUR and gain an understanding of our corporate functions. In addition to the active role you will have within your department, we will provide you with a classroom based curriculum that will provide an opportunity for personal and professional growth. You will have the opportunity to learn about our core business units first hand from several leaders within our organization as well as fine tune your resume and interview skills that will help you prepare for your future. And, of course, we will have a little bit of fun in the process including opportunities to participate in charity activities, networking events and golf outings!

All internship positions for our 2014 Summer Internship Program will be located at our Headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

At the time of application, all candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
• Currently enrolled as a sophomore or higher
• Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0
• Eligible to work in the United States

Key Dates: Application Deadline: February 28, 2014
Screening & Interviewing Process: March 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Internship Dates: June 2, 2014 - August 8, 2014

The PGA TOUR is an equal opportunity employer.

Internship Opportunity: Aloha Tournaments Summer Operational Position


Aloha Tournaments is looking for a Summer Intern to assist with our busiest season of the year! Our 2014 summer tournament season will consist of 17 different events across the country. In 2013, over 40,000 lacrosse players, between the ages of 7-18 competed in twenty one different events. Aloha Tournaments hosts some of the largest, most well run lacrosse and field hockey events in the nation. While the competition is always top notch, emphasis is placed on providing each player, along with their family and friends, a unique lacrosse experience. This is a great internship for a Sports Management/Administration, Business, or Events majors.

What you’ll do as our intern:
· The intern will be responsible for attending Aloha Tournaments events throughout the internship period; these events are held on weekends (May 17- July 27, 2014). At the events, the intern’s responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Assist with event from start to finish
- Loading and unloading truck
- Field set up, clean up and maintenance
- Managing staff
- Parking
- Trash

· The intern will also assist with daily activities in the Aloha Tournaments office and warehouse. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Event preparation
- Accept and unload deliveries
- Loading and preparing equipment and supplies for individual tournaments
- Inventory event supplies and equipment before and after events
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse

What Aloha Tournaments is looking for in our intern:· Proficiency with Microsoft Office
· Excellent oral and communication skills
· Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and work as part of a team
· Ability to problem solve and develop a solution
· Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Additional Skills and Experience:· Must be currently enrolled in a full time degree program
· While knowledge of the game of lacrosse is not required, it is preferred.

Compensation:· Interns will be paid $2,500 over a three month period
· Housing will not be provided

Application Process:Please mail, email or fax a cover letter and resume to:
Aloha Tournaments- Internship
PO Box 485
Timonium, MD 21094
info@alohatournaments.com
Fax: 410-252-0225
Phone: 410-252-5642