Intern for Directoor of Fundraising and Events - (Practicums and internships are available.)

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We can’t do it without you! Must presently be attending College/University!

The ideal student intern with AID Atlanta's Fundraising and Events Department will gain vital hands-on work experience in a non-profit setting, in the areas of relationship building, fundraising, event management, research and development, social media marketing, website data support, and strategic planning. **Undergraduate BA degree track students are encouraged to apply**

Internship Duration: May 1 - October 31, 2018 (Multiple semesters preferred, but not required).

Internship Duration: May 1 - October 31, 2018 (This internship is open in two phases. Phase I (May 1- July 31) and Phase II (August 1- October 31). Students from Phase I are eligible to continue through Phase II, if interested. Also, students are welcome to continue their internship through the duration of fall semester ending in December. (Please discuss this option with Director upon receipt and agreement if interested.)

Application Deadline: April 18, 2018

Stipend offered: YES

Essential Intern Duties and Responsibilities:

-5K Intern: Cultivate working relationships within Atlanta’s Run communities.

-Volunteer Intern: Assist with volunteer recruitment, canvassing, volunteer management.

-Social Media/Marketing Intern: Utilize social media platforms to expand reach to existing and new AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run participants.

-Teams Recruitment Intern: Serves as Team Captain fundraising liaison through recruitment engagement; Manages participant experiences.

ALL:

• Assist the Director with AIDS Walk event logistics, AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run recruitment, and pre-event promotions and post-event appreciation event.
• Identify new potential prospects for community support and manage participant leads.
• Provide data entry support for data base utilization.
• Answer email correspondence and respond to questions from attendees and participants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication/interpersonal skills
• Experience in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
• Social Media savvy (preferred but not required).
• Experience in Graphic Design Program (a plus but not required).
• Customer Service /Participant Recruitment

Good Match For Students in the following Major Degree Programs of Study:

• Public Relations / Communications Sales Marketing / Creative Strategy
• Sports Media / Sports Marketing Sports Management/ Event Management
• Business/ Office Management Non-Profit Management / Recreation Management

• Benefits to the Student:

• Helping our valued clients affected and infected by HIV/AIDS, receive the much-needed sustainable resources and support they deserve through community engagement efforts.
• Creating an effective and measurable community relations campaign.
• Gained theory based research skills.
• Development and growth of best processes and practices for non-profit fundraising.
• Experience in planning and executing one of the largest HIV/AIDS Awareness events in the Southeast Region of the country, AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run.

• Requirements & Commitment:

• Very detail oriented and organized.
• Thorough and motivated; Quick learner, Self-starter.
• Works independent at times on assigned projects, and also works well on a team and with different personality types.
• Manages multiple tasks and can meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Professional in attire and appearance.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive company data.
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs.
• Driver's License Needed AND must have own reliable transportation.
• Background Check needed and must attend orientation or training

• ***** To be considered for this internship, the individual must be currently enrolled in college or university as a junior or senior level student. Please include the following:

• Recent resume with a professional cover letter, and phone number for a pre-interview.

• Please submit a writing sample highlighting why you would be the best candidate for this internship. Please note real life experiences and/or interests examples. (Please submit resume AND writing samples to loreen.krug@aidatlanta.org

• Must complete and return a Memorandum of Agreement between your College/University internship coordinator and to AID Atlanta. MOA will be emailed to you if selected.

• Interns must commit to 240 hours and 20 hours per week, (the length of the course/semester) OR 45 hours for each credit hour he/she signs up over a period of 8-15 weeks. (We will work with the intern’s schedule if also employed during this internship.)