THE FIRST TEE OF CHICAGO
INTERNSHIP EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER INTERN

The First Tee of Chicago (TFTC) is one of over 200 chapters of The First Tee, a youth development initiative of the World Golf Foundation that is supported by golf’s major organizations that include The Masters Tournament, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), PGA of America, PGA TOUR and the United States Golf Association. The mission of The First Tee is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character-development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. Locally, TFTC provides golf and life skills programming to nearly 15,000 children through programming at Chicago Park District facilities, Chicago Public Schools and a newly developed affiliate program in the northern suburbs.

The Communication Manager Internship is a newly created position intended to help TFTC achieve its charitable mission and to better serve its program participants, parents and community at-large. The position will require a great deal of energy, creativity and a desire to work with kids. It is intended that the position will be a very rewarding experience that will prepare one for a future career in the golf, communications and sport management industries. The following information should help you get a better understanding of the duties, responsibilities and rewards of completing the internship.

POSITION: Communications Manager
Seasonal Internship (open until filled)
March 2010 – September 2010

REQUIREMENTS:
􀂾 Applicants must have completed at least two (2) years of college
􀂾 Graduate or Undergraduate student – Communication/Sports Information or Journalism majors preferred
􀂾 Excellent communication and writing skills for developing website content, newsletters and e-mail blasts
􀂾 Strong work ethic and desire to excel in a team-oriented setting to attain the goals of the entire organization
􀂾 Competent skills using Windows and web-based applications
􀂾 Basic understanding of on-line communication concepts including social networking tools
􀂾 Basic golf knowledge & desire to help kids
􀂾 Reliable vehicle

RESPONSIBILITIES:
􀂾 Serve as media relations contact for all TFTC activities
􀂾 Update information on TFTC website (www.thefirstteechicago.org) daily
􀂾 Create and distribute e-mail communications to parents, participants, volunteers and general public
􀂾 Assist in the development and content of a TFTC newsletter
􀂾 Assist staff with daily office activities and management of special events
􀂾 “On-site” program & special event photography

SALARY / BENEFITS:
􀂾 Hourly
􀂾 Uniform shirts provided
􀂾 Great opportunity to network with various professionals in the golf industry

PLEASE FORWARD RESUMES TO:
The First Tee of Chicago Foundation
Attn: Rob Dauphinais
2901 W. Lake Avenue, Suite A
Glenview, Illinois 60025
-or-
E-mail your resume to admin@thefirstteechicago.org