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Special Events Intern

Employer
Parkinson's Foundation
Location
Miami, Florida
Closing date
Jul 13, 2019

Job Details

The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson's community. 

The Special Events Intern will help support our Special Events department and will work directly with the team on planning an array of events. This paid internship is for the Fall 2019 semester. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support team with developing, planning and implementing events
  • Assist with event logistics
  • Assist in planning volunteer committee calls/meetings 
  • Field special event calls and inquiries 
  • Assist with research and outreach for in-kind and auction donations
  • Provide administrative support and perform other job-related duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Current college student (junior/senior level) or graduate student
  • Self-starter who takes initiative, comfortable wearing many hats, can solve problems self-sufficiently, but takes direction well
  • Professional and capable of interacting with high-level volunteers
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Organized and detail-oriented; can be counted on to produce high-quality work
  • Interested in the non-profit sector, specifically fundraising
  • Prior work and/or intern experience a plus

HOW TO APPLY: 

Please email resume and cover letter to employment@parkinson.org. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate, “Special Events Intern” in the subject line. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. No phone calls please. 

The Parkinson's Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Company

The Parkinson’s Foundation is working toward a world without Parkinson’s disease. Formed by the merger of the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) and the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) in August 2016, the mission of the Parkinson’s Foundation is to invest in promising scientific research that will end Parkinson’s disease and improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s, and their families, through improved treatments, support and the best care.

Company info
Website
Telephone
6463887656
Location
1359 Broadway 1509
New York
NY
10018
United States

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