Development Intern – TN/KY Chapter

Reports to: Development Manager
Position Status: Unpaid
Position Timeline: Spring/Summer 2022 – 10-12 hrs. per week
Location: Remote

Description

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 intern will provide direct and crucial support to the TN/KY Chapter team’s efforts to increase awareness, funding and participation in our signature walk event Moving Day. This is an ideal position for an intern seeking real-life fundraising, development, and events experience in the non- profit sector. The intern will learn and gain hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and engagement of event participants and volunteers
• Answer phone calls and emails from Moving Day participants
• Assist with coordination of event logistics and day of event preparation
• Research and identify community and corporate groups and organizations
• Work to secure in-kind donations including water, refreshments, food, entertainment and other critical onsite needs.
• Attend designated and promotional local Parkinson’s Foundation events and assist staff as necessary
• Perform other internship-related duties as assigned

Experience/Skills Required

• Current college undergraduate student or graduate student
• Ideal candidate has an interest in the non-profit sector, specifically event planning, marketing and communications
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, proofreading skills and speaking
• Must have the ability to perform various administrative duties
• Access to computer, phone, and internet