Summer Interns Needed to Help Save Lives!

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DESCRIPTION
The summer interns will work with A3M staff to do outreach, plan and execute recruitment drives in the community - at events, institutions, faith-based organizations, campuses and festivals. The summer interns will assist staff in developing materials needed for outreach and recruitment drives. A3M also works closely with many patients who are searching for a marrow donor, and develops campaigns to tell their story and boost recruitment. The summer interns will be involved in engaging and supporting patients and their families.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with public speaking is a plus
• Friendly and enthusiastic personality with dedication to working with teammates and volunteers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Google Docs
• Well-versed in contemporary social media platforms
• Willingness to learn about cultural perceptions around cancer in different ethnic communities
• Access to transportation to and from Little Tokyo office, as well as other Southern California locations
• Works 5-10 hours per week and some weekend availability required. 40 hours in total required.
• Ability to speak/write an Asian language or Spanish is a plus.

BENEFITS
This is a great opportunity to learn about community outreach/engagement and work directly with patients. Contribute to life saving efforts!

5 Internship positions are available in the following categories:

SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP

• Social media outlets serve as tools to educate communities about A3M’s mission, the importance of joining the marrow donor registry, and a platform to share patient and donor’s stories. It is also through social media were communities learn about A3M’s recruitment drives and fundraising events.
• Social Media Interns will assist with managing A3M’s social media outlets. A3M is looking for Social Media Interns who have good writing skills, is social media savvy, and understand marketing strategies.

DONOR RECRUITMENT INTERNSHIP

• The heart of A3M’s operations is our donor recruitment activities. Donor Recruitment Interns will assist with researching and scheduling events and venues where A3M can conduct donor recruitment drives. Interns will also develop recruitment materials and prepare swab kits. Donor Recruitment Interns can also participant at recruitment drives and possibly be the recruiter to register a life saving donor. Interns may be asked to educate interested individuals on the registration and transplant processes and help potential donors complete the registration form and cheek swab.
• The Donor Recruitment Intern should have good oral skills, friendly and professional demeanor and comfortable speaking in public.

For more information, please contact Susan Choi at (213) 625-2802 x111 or email cover letter and resume to susan.choi@a3mhope.org. Learn more at www.a3mhope.org.