INTERNSHIP – SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS (UNPAID)

The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of people affected by diabetes. Experience the gratification of knowing your work impacts the well-being of millions of people, both directly and indirectly, affected by Diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association’s Central Texas office announces the availability of two exciting internships –
• Programs Intern: helps with our Por Tu Familia and Stop Diabetes @ Work programs, as well as, health fair coordination and Diabetes Awareness Month activities
• Special Events Intern: helps with our fundraising events: Tour de Cure and Step Out 5K.

These interns will work directly with the Program/Event Managers for the selected program/event and gain valuable skills while assisting with program/event coordination, program/event marketing, promotion, creative planning, logistics, and implementation. Both of these unpaid internships can provide school credit, portfolio- building experience, a flexible schedule and valuable experience in the non-profit industry.

Candidates must be energetic, team players, results-oriented and dedicated to the achievement of personal and team goals. These internships requires candidates with confidence in interpersonal communication, comfort with both verbal and written communication and a passion for making a difference in the lives of people affected by diabetes.
The ADA’s Program internship’s responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Developing and presenting health education and promotion programs such as training workshops, health fairs, conferences, and school or community presentations.
• Preparing and distributing health education materials, including reports, bulletins, and visual aids
• Developing, preparing, and coordinating grant-related activities to obtain future funding
• Maintaining databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of specific programs.
• Collecting evidence data and creating reports to be submitted for review
• Recruiting and serving as a liaison to the ADA’s Volunteers and/or Sponsors
• Working with staff and volunteers to collect/solicit in-kind donations as necessary

The ADA’s Special Events internship’s responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Developing marketing plans, including social media and community outreach
• Navigating and updating online fundraising software, website, spreadsheets, and internal databases
• Recruiting and serving as a liaison to ADA’s volunteers, participants, guests, and sponsors as necessary
• Working with staff and volunteers to collect/solicit in-kind donations as necessary
• Maintaining databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of specific event.
• Preparing and distributing marketing and sponsorship materials
• Coordinating logistics including food & beverage, venue, signage, etc.

Duration: Fall 2015 Semester
Hours: Minimum of 15 hrs/week

* Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a college or university
* Commitment to a flexible work schedule of a minimum of 15 hours per week and commitment to at least one semester
* Excellent writing, research and interpersonal communication skills
* Experience with Microsoft Office applications, web and social media
* Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced and time-sensitive work environment
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Interest or personal connection to diabetes is desirable, but not mandatory
* Bi-lingual preferred for Program Internship
* Ability to lift 35 lbs

Together We Can Stop Diabetes!