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Arthritis Foundation
Fundraising/Special Event Planning Internship
Job Description

A general job description for a fundraising/special event intern of the Arthritis Foundation is listed below. This is not all inclusive or exclusive.

Fundraising/Special Event Planning Intern Job Description
Intern is responsible for planning, implementing and participating in any fundraising events during internship.
Assist with planning of special events, including meeting with event committees, developing community resources, generating new ideas and attending event meetings. Work with development staff to increase quality of events.
Aid development director and special events directors with tasks, which are specific to each special event/function.
Help with special event mailings, publication design, logistical tasks for events, phone calls related to donations, and other tasks as determined necessary by special event staff.
Participate in any activity related to the event.

What You Will Gain
Opportunity to attend community health fairs
Attend support group meetings, internal/external meetings with fundraisers, government officials and committee members
Learning how non-profit works versus commercial enterprise
Learn how to plan an event from beginning to completion in various venues and profitability.
Learn how to work on a budget for an event

Management and Direction
Reports to development director and special event directors.
Manages daily activities with minimal direction.
Provides support and assistance for events as needed.
Professional attire.
Twenty hours per week worked Monday-Friday Between 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Please send all resumes electronically to Stephanie Houck at shouck@arthritis.org and Michelle Thomas at mthomas@arthritis.org or by mail to: Arthritis Foundation, Central Ohio Chapter, 3740 Ridge Mill Dr., Hilliard, OH 43026. For additional information call 614-876-8200.