The Chicago Sky Cares foundation is seeking excited, outgoing, and dedicated candidate that will interact with the public while being an integral part of ongoing community relations and operations efforts. Our CR volunteer will gain hands-on experience planning and executing Sky Cares activations involving all 2024 Sky home games, community events, and player/coach community appearances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the executing various Sky Cares programs
- Plan, execute and attend community activations for community partners
- Aid in fundraising for Sky Cares foundation
- Act as a Sky brand ambassadors at Chicagoland community events, fairs, and festivals
- Participate in volunteer opportunities with the Sky Cares Community assist team
- Assist with additional office duties as needed
Criteria & Qualifications:
- Highly motivated, self-starter with a passion for working in sports
- Detailed-oriented and excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task within deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Able to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner
- Excellent phone, computer, and writing skills
- Knowledge, enthusiasm, and interest in the Chicago Sky, women’s professional sports, and the greater Chicago community
Requirements:
- Live in the Chicagoland area and have access to reliable transportation
- Required to work some 2024 Chicago Sky home games at Wintrust Arena (nights and weekends may apply)
- Required to work outside community events throughout the summer (nights and weekends may apply)
Candidates must be able to travel to the Sky Corporate Headquarters in Chicago, IL (McCormick Place) and to various events around the Chicagoland area as needed. While this position gives you invaluable experience in the sports industry, it is an unpaid position. Academic credit is available upon request. Upon completion potential future employment opportunities may be available.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
