Special Events Intern

The Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter offers a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of families caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. 

The goals of the Georgia Chapter remain consistent with those of the national office: advancing research, enhancing care and support, raising public awareness and building capacity. 

The Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter has been serving the Georgia area since 1982 and has seven regional offices, along with the state office in Atlanta.  It is estimated that more than 200,000 Georgians have Alzheimer's and nearly 500,000 others are affected through their roles as caregivers.  In fiscal year 2013, the Georgia Chapter was able to serve over 102,000 individuals through programs and services.

The Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapters relies upon community based fundraising efforts in order to serve families that need our support.  As pointed out above, the need for support is growing rapidly. We would welcome you getting involved in any of our fundraising activities or your investment in our cause as a donor. 

Our mission
To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research and promotion of brain health, and to enhance care and support for all individuals, their families and caregivers.

Our vision
A world without Alzheimer's disease.

Do you like to work with community leaders and volunteers on special events to raise awareness and funds in your community? Do you have an interest in learning more about fundraising and development this Fall? This internship may be just for you.

An internship at the Alzheimer's Association provides students with real-world experience working at a not-for-profit organization and the opportunity to learn and contribute to the Association's vision of a world without Alzheimer's disease. In our internship program, students become a part of our development team that works with other areas within our organization. As a result, they get exposed to a variety of career tracks such as: Fundraising, Program and Services Development, Public relations, Marketing, and Communications.

Our internship program is designed to attract and introduce a diverse group of students to the world of not-for-profit work while educating, mentoring, and preparing students for potential employment with the Alzheimer's Association.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Special Events Intern would be responsible for the following:

• Assisting with coordination of the 2015 Blondes vs. Brunettes powder puff football game and the  2016 Dancing Star's of Atlanta gala 
• Conducting resource information research and outreach related to the gala and flag football game  to ensure that the target audience is reached
• Assisting with team recruitment and team retention, including prospect research, marketing, cultivation, and stewardship
• Coordinating and attending committee meetings on occasion
• Recruiting and building relationships with volunteers
• Researching and following up on donor inquiries and requests
• Assisting with mailing and providing other administrative support when needed
• Assisting with donation entry in Convio database
• Performing other duties as assigned by Development Coordinator

SKILLS:      

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Flexible and willing to step in and provide hands-on assistance as needed
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, Power Point)
• Volunteer experience with galas or other fundraising events considered a plus
• Experience with fundraising software such as Convio or Kintera is preferred but not required

Student must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university (an official college transcript will be required). They must also have:

• Class standing of at least a junior level
• A cumulative GPA 3.0 or better
• Preferably pursing a degree in: Communications, Public Relations, Health Care, or Non-Profits

This opportunity is based in Atlanta, GA at our Georgia Chapter Headquarters beginning in the Spring of 2015. Interns will work no more than 35 hours per week. Some night and weekend work required. Interns will receive course credit only.

The Alzheimer's Association's internship sessions run:

• Spring (Jan - May)
• Summer (June - Aug)
• Fall (Sept. - Dec.)

*Please note that session start/end dates are flexible