Community Relations Intern Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Company Description
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.
Job Description
POSITION: Walk Intern (Special Events)
REPORTS TO:Walk Specialist
INTERNSHIP SUMMARY
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
• Communications
Our internship program is designed to:
• Attract and introduce a diverse group of students to the world of not-for-profit work.
• Provide the Association with the enthusiasm, energy, and idealism that students bring to their work.
• Educate, mentor, and prepare students for potential employment with the Alzheimer's Association.
The Alzheimer's Association's is currently hiring for:
• Fall (Aug - Dec)
Interns will work no more than 35 hours per week. Some night and weekend work required.
Interns will receive course credit only.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Special Events Intern would be responsible for the following:
• Assisting with coordination of the six 2015 Metro Atlanta Walk to End Alzheimer's events and the 2015 Longest Day
• Conducting resource information research and outreach related to the Walk to End Alzheimer's to ensure that the target audience is reached
• Assisting with Walk to End Alzheimer's 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 Walk Specialist
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
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
• Interest in pursuing a career in Special Events/Philanthropy
• Must have initiative and be a self-starter, with the ability to function as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• 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 walks/runs or other fundraising events considered a plus
• Experience with fundraising software such as Convio or Kintera is preferred but not required
Additional Information
This opportunity is based in Atlanta, GA at our Georgia Chapter Headquarters beginning in the Fall 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:

• Fall (Sept. - Dec.)

*Please note that session start/end dates are flexible