Public Relations & Communications Intern

Ted Rhodes Foundation

Chicago, IL(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Blog, Brand Strategy, Content Development, Detail Oriented, Editing, Leadership, Marketing, Mentoring, Newsletter, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Power Amplifier, Press Releases, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Social Media, Sports, Sports Journalism, Sports Management, Storytelling, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
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About the Ted Rhodes Foundation

The Ted Rhodes Foundation preserves the legacy of golf pioneer Ted Rhodes while expanding access to the game for youth nationwide. Through our Future Golfers of America – Growing the Champions of Tomorrow programming, we serve more than 1,500 young golfers each year through tournaments, clinics, and community initiatives.

Internship Overview

The Ted Rhodes Foundation seeks a motivated Public Relations & Communications Intern to support media outreach, storytelling, and brand visibility. This is an excellent internship for students studying PR, communications, sports management, journalism, nonprofit management, marketing, or related fields.

This internship is unpaid and designed for students seeking academic internship credit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft press releases, media pitches, newsletters, and blog content
  • Support media list building and research
  • Assist with publicity for junior golf tournaments and community events
  • Create content aligned with PR messaging for social media channels
  • Help collect and highlight youth golfer success stories
  • Participate in virtual team meetings and brainstorms
  • Assist with event communication plans and post-event media follow-up

Qualifications

  • Must be a current student eligible for college/university academic credit
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  • Interest in PR, nonprofit communications, youth sports, or social impact
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • Familiarity with social media platforms
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
  • Golf knowledge is a plus but not required

Time Commitment

  • 8–12 hours per week (flexible)
  • Fully remote
  • Can align with semester, quarter, or summer internship timelines

Benefits

  • Fulfills college credit requirements
  • Hands-on experience working with a national nonprofit
  • Opportunity to build writing samples and a media portfolio
  • Professional mentorship from Foundation leadership
  • Resume-building experience supporting large-scale youth programming and events
  • Networking opportunities in sports, philanthropy, and communications

We welcome passionate volunteers of all backgrounds. This is a meaningful opportunity to help amplify the legacy of Ted Rhodes and expand opportunities for youth golfers nationwide.

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