Application Deadline
Friday, October 28, 2016

Eligibility
English Majors and minors with an interest in editing and publishing, sports, and local community organizations and a minimum 3.0 GPA. (*Applicants who do not meet these requirements are also welcome to contact the coordinator with their qualifications.)

Duties
Intern will serve as Communications Officer for Indiana County Football Club, a local soccer organization whose mission is to develop, support, and promote organized soccer and to foster local soccer culture for players and coaches of all ages in the Indiana County community. The intern will engage in a variety of activities throughout the semester, including:

• Creating and serving a Editor in Chief of an ICFC newsletter (including reporting, writing, editing, and layout)
• Researching and writing press releases on ICFC activities
• Writing and updating website content
• Writing and designing various promotional materials, camp brochures, etc.
• Social media content creation and curation
• Participation in ICFC board meetings
• Attendance at ICFC events

Objectives
The ICFC Intern will be given opportunities to develop and hone the following skills:

• Professional writing
• Reporting
• Editing
• Design and layout
• Marketing
• Social media
• Networking

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Interest in sports and Indiana community
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn publishing software
• Facility with social media
• Willingness to attend events, conduct interviews, and network

To Apply
Email internship coordinator, Dr. Oriana Gatta (ogatta@iup.edu), a 3-5 paragraph explanation of your skills and expertise related to internship duties, objectives, and preferred qualifications listed above.