American Lung Fall 2014 Intern

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Intern supervisor: Brittany Sinzinger, Development Manager, Brittany.Sinzinger@lung.org

Products/Services: Lung health related programs and services to Centeral Ohio

Internship time period: Internships are available for the following semesters: Fall of 2014-Spring 2015

Internship responsibilities:

This is an exciting opportunity for an intern seeking hands-on experience in any of the following fields: event planning, public relations or marketing. The primary function will be to assist in planning the American Lung Association’s upcoming events. Specific duties will include all areas of event preparation: coordinating event logistics and volunteers, preparing/producing marketing and media materials, preparing print materials, building sponsorship relations, community relations, volunteer and participant recruitment, and correspondence with event venues and staff. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast paced environment and wants to be a part of building and growing this great community event.

Required skills/training:

The ideal candidate will have excellent organization skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, general office skills, and be proficient with MS Word, Excel, etc. Flexibility, self-motivation, reliability and enthusiasm are key factors to success in this position. Previous event, marketing or public relations experience and social media knowledge is a plus.

Junior status and above preferred. GPA of 2.5 or above required.

Internship period and preferred hours:

Our office is open 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday. Intern must work a minimum of 6-8 hours per week. Specific daily/weekly schedule will be determined on an individual basis. Beginning and end date of internship period will be based upon weekly schedule.

Compensation:

Although this is an unpaid/volunteer internship, we are happy to work with you to fulfill any internship requirements for credit.