671 FLOC Way
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
304.725.0409/866.746.0409
304.728.7565-Fax
www.flocoutdoors.org
Position: Business Development Intern
Location: 671 FLOC Way Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Program: The Outdoor Education Center of For Love of Children (OEC)
Position Description: Are you interested in helping expand the reach of a small non-profit? Are you interested in
broadening your resume and earn credits for school, where applicable? If so, come join the staff at the Outdoor
Education Center of For Love of Children this school year! The Outdoor Education Center (OEC) is seeking a qualified
individual to help get the word out about what we do and to help develop future business within the region. As the
Business Development Intern, you will have the opportunity, alongside our Director, to create and implement a grass
roots marketing strategy, connect with local business leaders and gain valuable work experience and contacts over the
school year.
Individual Responsibilities
 Alongside the Director, develop and implement a grass roots marketing strategy to drive new business to the
OEC for adventure programming.
 Attend outreach events, such as Chamber of Commerce events, college fairs and other community events.
 Develop marketing collateral in conjunction with developed strategy.
 Cold call on perspective organizations for programming opportunities and partnership development.
 Attend staff meetings when available.
 Develop a contact database of potential organizations and individuals who may have interest in supporting the
OEC, or in future programming.
 Work to spread the word about the Outdoor Education Center through social media, door to door introductions
and other various outlets to reach the community.
 Work from your residence, with minimal visits to the OEC (if necessary).
 Assist with update on new website, blog and newsletter.
Qualifications
 Pursuing, or hold a degree in Business, Parks and Recreation Management, Marketing, Design, or related
field/equivalent
 Experience with teambuilding, ropes/challenge courses and adventure education a plus
 Experience with environmental education a plus
 Desire to work in the outdoor industry
 Sincere interest in environmental education
 Desire to help a small non-profit grow and gain valuable experience in doing so
Benefits
 Can be applied towards college credit, if accepted by your institution
 Great work experience in a non-profit business
 A great way to develop contacts in the area and industry for future potentials
To Apply
Please email resume and cover letter, detailing relevant experience to Todd McKinney @ tmckinney@floc.org or call
304.725.0409.
For Love of Children's
Outdoor Education Center
facilitates healthy character
development for youth and
adults through adventure
challenges, environmental
education, and
sustainability practices in a
powerful classroom where
experiential learning
inspires individual potential
and leads participants
toward discovering
connections between the
natural world and their
communities. Come join
our team!
For Love of Children is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth through education.