Arthritis Foundation Communications Internship

Western Pennsylvania Communications and Development Internship

A general job description for a fundraising/special event intern of the Arthritis Foundation is listed below. This is not all inclusive or exclusive.

Job Description

•   Intern is responsible for assisting in the planning, implementing and participating in any fundraising events during internship.
•   Assist with planning of special events, including meeting with event committees, coordination of volunteers, developing community resources, generating new ideas and attending event meetings. Work with development staff to increase quality of events.
•   Aid Development Director and Community Development Manager with tasks, which are specific to each special event/function.
•   Help with special event mailings, publication design, logistical tasks for events, phone calls related to donations/sponsorship, and other tasks as determined necessary by special event staff.
•   Participate in any activity related to the event.
•   Reports to Development Director and Community Development Manager.

  Personal Outcomes of Your Internship

•   Attend committee meetings, internal/external meetings with fundraisers, government officials and committee members.
•   Learning how non-profit works versus commercial enterprise.
•   Learn how to plan an event from beginning to completion in various venues and

  profitability.

•   Learn how to work on a budget for an event.

  Qualifications

•   Background in Public Relations, Communications, Business, Fundraising, non-profits and/or related fields is preferred.
•   Manages daily activities with minimal direction.
•   Provides support and assistance for events as needed.
•   Business casual attire unless otherwise noted.
•   10-20 hours per week worked Monday – Friday between 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  Minimum of 10 hours per week required.
  Please send application and resume electronically to Courtney Hammond

  (chammond@arthritis.org). For additional information, call 412-250-3340.

  Arthritis Foundation Great Lakes Region Western Pennsylvania Foster Plaza #11 790 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220