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Special Olympics North Carolina� Raleigh, North Carolina

Rebecca Finch

Organizational Chart

& Overview

Daily Responsibilities

& Tasks

Courses That Prepared Me

Outcomes

Tips For The Future

Leslie Moyar

    • Vice President of Development, NC Law Enforcement Torch Run

Aaron George

    • NC Law Enforcement Torch Run Manager

Rebecca Finch

    • NC Special Olympics Development Intern
  • Assist with organization of event materials and general warehouse cleanliness
  • Respond to emails from other SONC staff, event participants, and venue owners.
  • Attend meetings regarding discussion on upcoming assignments and events.
  • Ship event materials to participants and venues

  • COM-1113 Graphic Software Packages
  • EMG-2300 Event Operations
  • EMG-3200 Event Marketing and Sponsorships
  • EMG-3500 Events for a Diverse Society
  • EMG-4300 Rhetoric of Festivals and Events

Personal Attributes

  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Written and Verbal Communication Skills
  • Team Player
  • Flexibility
  • Excited and Eager

  • Understand fundraising events and their importance to non-profit organizations
  • Worked with individuals with Intellectual Disorders and ensure they have an important role at the events
  • Made connections with local Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Learned how much time is necessary to successfully promote and market an event

  • Encourage students to have more than one internship before graduating college
  • Teach students to take initiative on projects and be confident in their ideas
  • Encourage students to get out of their comfort zones when applying to positions

Overview

Special Olympics North Carolina is a non-profit organization that provides individuals with intellectual disabilities opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest public awareness grass-roots fundraiser in support of the Special Olympics.