Special Event-Marketing Internship - 2020 (Remote)

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General Summary

The ALS Association Alabama Chapter is seeking intern candidates for Special Events, Marketing, and Fundraising for the opportunity to learn about, experience, work with and contribute to the Association's vision of creating a world without ALS. The ideal candidate must be energetic, a team player, results-oriented, and dedicated to the achievement of personal and team goals. This internship requires a candidate with confidence in interpersonal communication and public speaking, excellent writing skills, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of people with and affected by ALS.

Schedule Requirements

Candidate must be able to complete the internship in exchange for school credit. Flexible start/end dates and weekly schedule with a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Essential Job Functions

Job functions will vary based on semester and timeline/tasks associated with that timeframe.

• Be knowledgeable about the mission of the ALS Association and how Walk to Defeat ALS fuels that mission
• Work with Event staff to develop a plan of action to ensure logistical needs are met for events
• Assist in outreach to donors, businesses, sponsors, and volunteers by phone and mail for engagement in the Association’s signature events
• Work to secure in-kind donations such as water, refreshments, entertainment, incentives, and other critical needs
• Assist with mailings and package assembly
• Utilizes social network platforms to promote events and activities
• Attend designated and promotional local Association events, as warranted, and assist staff as necessary
• Tackle area strategies through research
• Data entry and clean-up
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, as needed

Qualifications

• Student must be actively enrolled in an accredited Alabama college or university in the preferred majors of communication, nonprofit management, business, marketing, hospitality or other related fields
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• A tech-savvy approach and willingness to learn
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision, as well as, with Association staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed
• Possess a valid driver's license as well as the ability to travel as needed to perform internship duties.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, with keen attention to details, as well as excellent problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated, team player with the ability to meet deadlines, remain flexible and adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

About the ALS Association Alabama Chapter

The Alabama Chapter was founded in late 2004 to serve the needs of those living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and their caregivers. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, we are the only ALS Association-sanctioned organization in the state. The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. The ALS Association covers all the bases - research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy - in providing help and hope to those facing the disease.