Women’s National Team : Internship Opportunity

• 10/11/2016
• in 2016, featured, General, Headlines, Irish Womens Lacrosse League, Women's National Team

The Women’s National Team is soliciting communications interns for the 2017 World Cup in Surrey, Guilford, UK. Below you will find the overview of the internship.

Dates:   1 December 2016 –  1 August 2017

Location: Primarily working from home, on-going coordination with colleagues in the USA, Ireland and UK; opportunities for travel to Ireland and the UK.

Internship Objectives and Anticipated Outcomes
The objectives for this Communications Internship are as follows:

• To implement and enhance Ireland Lacrosse’s communications and media strategies, including through its website and all social media channels;
  
• To consolidate and enhance the system for ongoing management of Ireland Lacrosse membership, including expansion of membership numbers and enhancement of membership benefits;
  
• To market, promote, and fundraise for Ireland Lacrosse, build a database of key contacts and develop strategic relationships with key individuals and external agencies;
  
• To engage, in particular, with the Irish Senior Women’s National Team as it prepares to compete in the 2017 World Cup in Surrey, England from 12-22 July 2017, and to attend that tournament with the team (and receive all team uniform/apparel/equipment items) pending achievement of specific targets in relation to the internship objectives (specifically fundraising).

Skill Sets: This list is a general collection of ideas, not a checklist; above all else, we want enthusiastic and dedicated interns. Clear written & verbal communication – the ability to write press releases, answer media requests, live tweet games, et al. Social media prowess – engage followers & increase audience. Ability to network and fundraise – targeted-giving & corporate donors. Familiarity with Word Press. Knowledge of the women’s game.

Key Dates:

1 December 2016 – commencement of internship / planning meeting / orientation
20-22 January 2017, Baltimore, MD, USA – US Lacrosse Convention
12-22 July 2017, Surrey, Guilford, UK – 2017 Women’s World Cup

Work Planning and Check-in Meetings:  All Ireland Lacrosse WWC2017 business shared via Google Drive; periodic Skype/Google Hangout/other video calls, further meetings to be determined.

Applications from interested candidates should be sent to Catherine Conway (cconway@irelandlacrosse.ie) by 20 November 2016 1 December 2016.  This should include:

• Resume/CV & cover letter
• 3 references
• €10 application fee sent via PayPal to Ireland Lacrosse (pay@irelandlacrosse.ie)