Intern

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, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.

Job Title: Summer 2024 Intern, Special Events and Development

Department: State Operations and Programs

Location: WFH, may be required to some travel in Mercer or Essex Union counties

# of direct reports: 0

Salary: Unpaid Intern 15/ 20 hrs/wk as per schedule allows

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 fall Champion of the Year and Party for Purpose Cocktail fundraising events with the following but not limited to: reach out to local businesses for sponsorship donations, create posts and calendar for social media, event collateral creations, research and assist with booking various vendors, assist with all event logistics, and various administrative tasks.

Job Qualifications – Qualified applicants must have:

• 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

Job Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Development

• Support for special event logistics including, but not limited to, publicity,

communication, show flow, preparation, etc.

• Assist in securing, where applicable, in-kind donations such as food, beverages, prizes, etc.
• Support all development-related e-communications
• Research new potential sponsors who align with the Best Buddies mission and DEI initiatives.
• Volunteer recruitment and onboarding for event committees
• Assist in planning event details and logistics
• Assist with planning of local kick-off and training events, contributing to larger events
• Send out thank you letters
• Opportunity to volunteer at the fall events

Marketing

• Assist with website and social media content
• Assist with revamping collateral on Canva

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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