New River Polar Plunge Campus 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