PURPOSE
The purpose of the Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey Internship program is to expose college aged athletes to the interworking of a non-profit organization that is purpose driven and goal oriented. Interns will be part of the communication team, coaching staff and planning team. Interns will also review corporate documents and organization structures with Board Members and the Executive Director to learn about organization formation and growth.
OVERVIEW
Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. The internship program is designed for individuals interested in expanding the impact of field hockey in the Great Lakes region. Interns will be responsible for public relations tasks, data collection and analysis, and on occasion, program development. Interns have a unique opportunity to learn how 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations are run, as they will work closely with the Executive Director, to whom they report.
MISSION
GLRFH serves all ages and abilities of the indoor and outdoor field hockey community through high quality coaching, programming, skill development, fitness training, and play. Additionally, GLRFH sponsors coaching education, specialty workshops, leadership training and other educational opportunities to support development. In the near future, the work of GLRFH will include development of facilities and training venues.
We have a passion for the sport of field hockey and for its unique community.
We recognize that field hockey players tend to be:
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leaders in their communities
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willing to give back to their field hockey community
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willing to work together to achieve a goal larger than their own personal goal
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thoughtful