Carolyn Froehlich

Major: Event Management
Company/Organization: Chicago Fire Foundation
Company/Organization website: https://www.chicago-fire.com/community
Destination: Chicago, IL
Timeframe: Summer
Advisor/Coordinator Email: rmcclain@iastate.edu

Responsibilities

Answering fan mail, both electronic and traditional Coordinate scheduling game-day volunteer corps with Director Assist in coordination of auctions and 50-50 raffle Assist with Foundation programs including P.L.A.Y.S., Kicks for Kids and Passback Assist in development and execution of present and future Chicago Fire Foundation events Assist with administrative tasks and grant writing Assist in Chicago Fire Foundation special events Other duties as assigned by Director.

Accomplishments

Being able to network in a huge organization and meet new people. Chicago sports are a close knit community so working for one team allows you to get closer to all the others as well. I hope this internship brings future opportunities!

What advice would you give?

Have confidence! Always communicate and take the initiative to ask what you can do. Don't wait for tasks to get assigned to you, ask what you can do and how you can help.

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