Best Buddies Minnesota ยท 3 months ago
Intern, Special Events and Development
Waterford, NY, US
Internship
Onsite
InternBest Buddies in Massachusetts & Rhode Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Intern, Special Events and Development will assist with annual fundraising events, supporting logistics, sponsorship outreach, and social media efforts.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Support for special event logistics including, but not limited to, publicity, communication, show flow, day before/day of preparation, etc
Assist in securing, where applicable, in-kind donations such as food, beverage, prizes, etc
Support all development-related e-communications
Research new potential sponsors who align with the Best Buddies mission and DEI initiatives
Help find sponsorships for fundraising events by contacting local businesses
Assist in planning event details and logistics
Assist with planning of local fundraisers and third-party events contributing to larger events
Send out thank you letters
Intern will be required to attend their local Friendship Walk
Assist with website and social medial content
Support staff and event photographer with taking photos, creating Instagram Reels, TikToks, etc., from content leading up to and at the Friendship Walk as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Basic understanding of social media and familiarity with Microsoft Office
Must be comfortable engaging with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
Must be comfortable making asks to potential sponsors and businesses you may not know to support Best Buddies
Benefits
Financial security
Health and wellness
Time off
Company
Best Buddies Minnesota
Best Buddies Minnesota, a state chapter of Best Buddies International, is dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Minnesota.
Founded in 1989
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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