Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy, and communication skills, and feel valued by society.
Job Title: Intern, Special Events and Development
Department: State Operations and Programs
Reports to: Director, Mission Advancement
# of direct reports: 0
Salary Range: Unpaid, 10-15 hrs/wk as schedule allows (10-12 weeks total)
Position Overview: The Intern, Special Events and Development will assist with our annual spring fundraising events. This position would be great for someone interested in business development, non-profit management, or event planning (or similar fields). This role will support our spring Friendship Walk(s) with the following but not limited to: reach out to local businesses for sponsorship, create posts and calendar for social media, event collateral creations, research and assist with booking various vendors, assist with all day of Friendship Walk logistics, and various administrative tasks.
Job Qualifications – Qualified applicants must have:
Job Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Development
communication, show flow, day before/day of preparation, etc.
Marketing
Best Buddies® is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International’s core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.
Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off.
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