Junior Achievement of Oklahoma, Inc.

2 Non-Paid Internships available

Hours:

Monday – Friday

8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Hours available are dependant upon the students schedule

12 to 30 hours weekly. Must establish set schedule

3 to 5 days per week

Training                      Orientation and training provided

Length of Internship  Minimum of at least 2 months commitment

Skills needed:             

• Strong computer skills (internet, word, excel, outlook)
• Strong Communication Skills both verbal and written
• Business and business casual attire and demeanor
• Ability to use office machinery including fax machines, telephone systems, etc.

Special Event Intern

Duties could include portions of the following, based on the time of year. 

Investor Challenge – High School Student Event

• Work with special event manager to secure local businesses interesting in sponsoring and serving as mentors

• Develop strong campaign to gain awareness for the event.

• Target rural businesses to support participation from the students in their community  

• Assist special event manager in planning logistics of this 2 day event including 800 high school students

Business Excellence Dinner

• Develop and refine target participant list

• Implementation of silent auction to run in conjunction with the event.  

• Work with special event manager to secure sponsors for the 20th annual Business Excellence Dinner (typical attendance is 350 business leaders)

JA BizWalk

• Network within community to gain interest among business community for this event

• Solicit sponsors for the event

• Work with participants to setup online fundraising pages

• Promote event with specifically with downtown Tulsa businesses.  

• Assist special event manager in planning logistics of this fundraising walk.  

JA Bowl-A-Thon

• Implement JA Bowl-a-thon with are TYPRO’s group

• Solicit prizes and sponsorships for the event

• Assist staff in developing plan for this new event

• Create media awareness for event

• Assist staff in planning logistics and serve as liaison between Tulsa and OKC staff.

Development /Grant Intern

Grants

• Research opportunities

• Prepare background information and statistics

• Complete grant application to newly targeted foundations.

• Maintain Grant calendar and schedule for Statewide operation

Corporate Campaign

• Research new companies

• Develop materials for 2009-2010

• Analyze giving of current companies

• Coordinate Intro luncheons