Reports to:
Manager, Team In Training
Basic Function:
Support TNT staff in recruitment and retention efforts
Team In Training (TNT), The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) groundbreaking charity sports training program, has reached a remarkable milestone of raising $1 billon to support blood cancer research and patient services. Since its inception in 1988,when a team of 38 runners trained together for the New York City Marathon and raised $320,000, TNT has prepared more than 480,000 people to achieve their dream of completing a marathon, half marathon, triathlon, 100-mile (century) bicycle ride or hike adventure.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Write content for Weekly Updates
- Research and assist staff in event weekend planning, including travel arrangements
- Research and evaluate grassroots marketing and recruitment opportunities
- Assist staff in recommitment process, participant race preparation and event logistics
- Follow up with participants as assigned
- Prepare materials for participant TNT race-day packets
- Attend TNT marketing and fundraising events as needed
Qualifications:
- Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Working knowledge of MS Office (particularly Outlook & Excel) and database management
- Strong interpersonal skills and judgment
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to excellence
- Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
Part-time internships are available for 20+ hours per week, between the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Some after-hours and weekend work for grassroots support may also be required. Training will be provided. This internship is unpaid, but potential for class credit is available pending school approval. Applicants must be currently enrolled in school.
