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Apply for HuskyTHON Committees
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Students
Applying for HuskyTHON Committees
Dear HuskyTHON Participant,
Thank you for your interest in the HuskyTHON 2018 Committees! In case you don’t know, HuskyTHON is a yearlong fundraising effort at the University of Connecticut that raises funds for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. We celebrate the year with an eighteen-hour dance marathon over the course of a February weekend.
From humble beginnings, we’ve grown to become the largest student-run philanthropy in the state. We’re proud of that, but our work is far from over. For as long as kids need hospitals, we’ll be around supporting them. And while our efforts are always changing and improving, our core purpose remains the same. Together with Connecticut Children’s, we believe in giving children the care they deserve.
We’re a dynamic team that promotes intense collaboration and teamwork, with a management style that encourages the free exchange of new ideas and rewards self-motivation. We are led by a 28-person Management Team who oversees the following 5 committees. 3 committees are currently accepting applications: Corporate Sponsorship, Media, and Special Events.
PLEASE NOTE: Only the JonaTHON and Campus Affairs committee will be opening their applications at the beginning of the Fall 2017 semester, descriptions for other committees are included below for reference.
Corporate Sponsorship Committee
The Corporate Sponsorship Committee will work with the Director of Corporate Sponsorship to further build relationships with companies who have previously supported HuskyTHON and connect with new companies interested in joining our efforts. This position requires strong communication skills, initiative, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills.
Media Committee
The Media Committee will work with the Media Director to compile a photo and video library documenting past, present, and future HuskyTHONs. Being on this committee requires photography and/or videography experience, organizational skills, and willingness to attend as many HuskyTHON events as possible to take pictures and/or videos.
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee works with the Director of Special Events & Volunteers to plan and execute a variety of fundraisers throughout the year to benefit the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center though HuskyTHON. Some of HuskyTHON’s past special events are ZombieTHON, AcaTHON, ZumbaTHON, pasta dinner, and late nights. Being on this committee requires strong communication skills, organizational skills, initiative, and willingness to run events.
Campus Affairs- Open NOW!
The Campus Affairs Committee will work with the Director of Campus Affairs to spread awareness and interest about HuskyTHON to as much of the UConn student body as possible. This position requires strong communication skills, enthusiasm, strong public speaking skills, and a willingness to present at organizations’ meetings and/or in large classes.
To apply, follow this link for the application.
JonaTHON Committee- Open NOW!
The JonaTHON Committee works with the Co-Directors of JonaTHONs to plan events at schools across Connecticut benefitting the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center through HuskyTHON. Being on this committee requires strong communication skills, organizational skills, initiative, and willingness to travel and meet with schools to discuss the events.
To apply, follow this link for the application.
Applications are due on Sunday, September 10th at 11:59pm, and a separate application is required for each committee. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, and thank you again for your interest in being on a HuskyTHON 2018 Committee! We look forward to seeing your applications!
For The Kids,
Sam Gay and Eliza Kanner
Co-Executive Directors, HuskyTHON Dance Marathon 2018
