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