Development Internship

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Description The JDRF Arizona Chapter announces the availability of an exciting internship. The successful candidate will focus on various activities relating to various programs with a focus on JDRF One Walk.

JDRF seeks a highly motivated, self-starting energetic student who is passionate about non-profit organization. Intern will directly support JDRF staff and gain valuable skills while assisting with communications/public relations, event planning, corporate partnerships and volunteer outreach. This unpaid internship can provide school credit, portfolio building experience, a flexible schedule and valuable experience in the non-profit sector.

Benefits

• Real world, resume building experience in coordinating fundraising events
• Opportunity to work closely with professional staff, local board members and volunteer leaders
• Networking with other corporations including media outlets, corporations and retail partners
• Field experience in general business, public/media relations, event planning, marketing, fundraising and/or health education
• College credit (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Assist with JDRF One Walk logistics
• Preparation of corporate kickoff meetings and coordination of our Youth Ambassadors who present at these meetings
• Assistance with maintaining information in a large database through JDRF reporting system and data entry
• Research new donor opportunities with local corporations/businesses
• Generate warm leads for JDRF staff and volunteer
• Attend committee, corporate meetings, etc....if applicable
• Attend community health fairs
• Secure in-kind donations
• Support JDRF staff and volunteers with event logistics (must be available to attend the JDRF One Walk on April 6, 2019) Duration: Until May 2019 Hours: 10-15 hours per week

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate (or recently graduated)
• Candidate must be professional
• Education in business, marketing, public relations, communications or related field
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in database management and design of spreadsheets (Microsoft Word & Excel required)
• Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Together we can Turn Type One into Type None!