Interns needed - American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association invites individuals 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 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 Walk Manager as needed. The main event the intern will be responsible for is Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes (held annually in New London in September). Intern will work primarily out of the ADA’s office in Rocky Hill, CT with occasional field work in the Greater New London area. Other Requirements: This is an unpaid internship based in the Rocky Hill office. A minimum of 12 hours per week is required. Internship would start immediately. REQUIREMENTS * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills * Night or weekend work might be required * Knowledge of fundraising and creativity for events preferred When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance. You can find all of this in an environment that promotes inclusion. Are you ready to take your career on a mission? * Together We Can Stop Diabetes * Contact Lori Lodge, Manager, Fundraising & Special Events at 203.639.0385 ext. 3530 or llodge@diabetes.org.