SOMN (Special Olympics Minnesota) is a chapter of the world’s largest organization advocating for the advancement and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities, and through current sports, health, and leadership programs engaging people with and without disabilities, provides a positive impact for Minnesotans of every age and every ability. 

Are you passionate about fostering inclusion, making a meaningful impact in your community, and eager to dive into the world of nonprofit event management? Special Olympics Minnesota is looking for dynamic and motivated Special Events & Corporate Partnerships Interns to join our team! 

Job Type: Part-time, Internship 

Expected Hours: About 20 hours per week. Some weekend and evening requirements for work at events, including most Saturdays in January, February and March. 

Timeframe: September 2025 – March 2026, with opportunity to extend into Spring and Summer months. Great multi-year opportunity! Come back in future years to continue building on the team’s success. 

Pay: $20.00 per hour 

Work Location: Flexible, Hybrid Schedule with opportunities to work from home outside of event schedules; opportunities to collaborate and gain experience working in-person in an office setting up to two days per week (Minneapolis, MN). 

Additional Items: 

• Laptop and training provided. 
• Parking allowance when working in downtown Minneapolis. 
• Mileage, parking, and other travel expenses reimbursed for working on-site at events. 

This internship will provide experience: 

• planning and preparing for fundraising events, such as Special Olympics Minnesota’s Polar Plunges, Plane Pull, SOMN Open, Move for Inclusion, Torch Run Final Leg and International LETR Conference; 
• preparing materials, supplies, and equipment for meetings, trainings, and events; 
• managing event details on-site such as setup and teardown, supervising volunteers, and managing the participant experience; 
• recruiting volunteers, groups, and businesses to participate in and support events; 
• working with industry standard tools to track and analyze data and results; and 
• working with an established team to host high-quality, successful fundraising events, grossing over $6M annually. 
• Other duties may include preparing proposals and reports for corporate partners, collaborating with marketing staff to promote events and recruit participants, entering data, managing photos and other resources.  
• Seeking candidates with experience effectively using Microsoft 365 apps (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) 

Special Olympics Minnesota will work with candidates to schedule interviews at locations or using video conferencing technology which promotes every person’s continued health and safety. Special Olympics Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Special Olympics Minnesota is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

Compensation details: 20-20 Hourly Wage

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