Communications and Events Internship

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American Transplant Foundation Mission and Purpose

American Transplant Foundation is a dynamic, energetic, fast paced nonprofit that works to increase the donation of organs and tissue to reduce the growing list of men, women and children who are awaiting a lifesaving transplant. We are currently seeking a dynamic, self-starter to assist with event planning efforts. This internship is for an individual interested in learning more about nonprofit fundraising and event planning. An internship with the Foundation is a way to gain valuable professional work experience, learn a wide range of skill sets, and further a lifesaving mission.

Be a Communications and Event Management Intern with the American Transplant Foundation!

Why join our team as an intern?

• Your leadership will literally save lives!

• We make you feel like part of a team! We are a community of transplant patients, donor families, living donors, health professionals, and committed community members. Meeting amazing people at events is one of the top perks!

• You will increase awareness for the critical need for organ donation while raising funds for the most vulnerable transplant patients and their families.

• American Transplant Foundation is growing rapidly, in part due to growing interest nationwide for supporting living organ donation. As a part of this growth, you have the opportunity to engage the local and national transplant community through our many events and outreach projects!

To hear from our past interns, visit

http://www.americantransplantfoundation.org/about/internship-career/.

Responsibilities:

* Initiate and lead event planning initiatives.

* Implement special event program.

* Act as a liaison between the organization and vendors.

* Solicit sponsors, secure silent auction items and conduct outreach to potential event attendees.

* Develop and coordinate marketing and promotional materials.

* Coordinate event logistics and volunteers.

* Complete other duties as needed.

• Manage all social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
• Manage outreach publications.

Qualifications:

* Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space

* Completed or working toward a college degree with an interest in non-profit

* Ability to communicate in a professional manner with others

* Self-motivated, good organizational and interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines

* Passion and enthusiasm for the mission of the American Transplant Foundation

Status: This is a part-time, 6-30 hours/week preferably once twice a week in the office, unpaid/volunteer internship.

To Apply: Visit our application portal here. A resume and cover letter are required. Questions about the application process can be directed to Autumn at autumn@americantransplantfoundation.org or 303-757-0959.

Thank you for making a life-saving impact for the local and national transplant community!