Softball Canada Internship

from Mike Branchaud

Softball Canada is a non-profit member-based National Sport Organization that provides a range of opportunities for softball athletes, coaches, officials, clubs and Provincial/Territorial Softball Associations through the development, delivery and promotion of softball programs and services at the National and International level.

Internship Opportunity: May 3 - August 27, 2010 (Five days per week or 37.5 hours)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Job Summary: Softball Canada requires an energetic and ambitious individual for an exciting internship within our office in Ottawa. In this position, you will offer administrative and project-related support in all areas of Softball Canada’s operations including but not limited to: program development/delivery for athletes, coaches and officials, marketing and communications, sponsorship, event management (Canadian Championships and Softball Canada events), as well as assisting in the Learn to Play Program.
Key Responsibilities:
§ Assist in the development and delivery of Softball Canada programs and services
§ Assist in organizing Softball Canada events including up to ten (10) Canadian Championships and various Learn To Play events
§ Assist in marketing and promoting Softball Canada programs and services including writing articles for monthly newsletters, updating Softball Canada’s web site, and assisting in media releases
§ Assist with various administrative tasks including answering phones, filing, processing resource orders, etc.
§ Other duties as required

Qualifications:
§ Degree or a student in sport management, physical education or related programs
§ Experience in any of the following areas:
o Program development, delivery and promotion
o Event management
o Marketing and Sponsorship
§ Experience working with volunteers
§ Demonstrated leadership skills
§ Excellent computer skills (Proficient using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
§ Strong written and verbal communication skills
§ A creative self-starter with the ability to work independently or as a part of a team
§ Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills with the ability to work on a large number of projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines
§ Be registered as a full-time student in a community college or university in the 2009-10 academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the 2010-11 academic year
§ Not attending school full-time while employed in this position
§ Bilingualism is an asset
§ Flexible to work occasional evenings/weekends as required

Application Deadline: March 22, 2010
Compensation: $11/hour (Please note that housing or transportation is not provided)
Send cover letter and resume to:
Softball Canada Attn: Mike Branchaud
Suite 212 - 223 Colonnade Road
Ottawa, Ontario K2E 7K3
Fax: 613-523-5761 or Email: mbranchaud@softball.ca
www.softball.ca

We would like to thank all candidates for their applications but we will only be contacting those selected for an interview.