American Diabetes Association Framingham, MA

Special Events Internship-Boston Step Out Summer 2012
Summary: The American Diabetes Association invites college students interested in event planning, fundraising, and non profit work to participate in an internship with the American Diabetes Association’s Special Events Team. Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include supporting the Walk Manager and other internal staff as needed through participant, sponsor and volunteer recruitment, assisting with kick-off events, supporting fundraising efforts, researching possible sponsors and in-kind donors, day of event logistics, as well as providing administrative support to the Special Events team as needed. The main event the intern will deal with is Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes for Boston (held annually in October). Knowledge/Skills Required: Strong written and oral communication skills, strong organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple projects and maintain an organized environment are required. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office is a must. Some knowledge of social media and marketing preferred. Night or weekend work might be required. Other Requirements: This is an unpaid internship based in the Framingham office. Student must be part of an accredited college internship program. A minimum of 12 hours per week is required. Internship would start June of 2012

Internship Unpaid,12/pre week