Intern

New River Polar Plunge Campus Intern

Purpose

Provide on campus marketing and promotion of the New River Plunge, with emphasis on recruitment of plungers from the campus/student groups. Support SOVA staff during event day operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing campus-specific marketing collateral
• Responsible for promoting the New River Plunge on campus through all marketing channels including but not limited to flyers, tabling, radio, social media and TV
• Focus on recruitment of Plungers and Plunge teams from assigned campus through hosting Plunge registration events
• Seek and schedule speaking opportunities with all campus groups/organizations
• Provide resources and support for Registered Plungers and Plunge teams to ensure they are reaching their fundraising goals
• Attend the New River Plunge to assist with check-in of Plungers and event-day logistics

Goals

• Recruit 10 Plunge Teams and 80 Plungers from campus
• Achieve 80% transacting Plungers of those recruited
• Create awareness on campus about the New River Plunge

Requirements

• Possess excellent communication, public speaking and marketing skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Must be available on February 13, 2027.

Time commitment

The position would begin October 1, 2026, and run through the Plunge until February 20, 2027. The weekly commitment will consist of 7-8 hours per week in a combination of in-office, on-campus and remote work.

Compensation

$15 per hour

Supervisor

Sr. Director of Development; Manager of Special Events