The Alzheimer's Association AL/FL Panhandle Chapter is seeking to hire intern candidates for Marketing, PR, and Fundraising & Special Events for the opportunity to learn, experience, work and contribute to the Association's mission of creating a world without Alzheimer's disease. 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 Alzheimer's and other related dementias.
This is an unpaid internship. Candidate must be able to complete the internship (with a minimum of 240 hours for the semester) in exchange for school credit.
- Assist in outreach to donors, businesses, sponsors, and volunteers by phone and mail for engagement in the Association's signature events
- Assist with mailings and package assembly
- Utilizes social network platforms to promote events and activities
- Attend designated and promotional local Association events, and assist staff as necessary
- Tackle area strategies through research
- Other duties as assigned
- Proficient in Google Drive, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- 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
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs