The Arthritis Foundation seeks an intern to assist with their annual special event, the Marin Headlands Arthritis Bike Classic, Presented by AbbVie. This is an ideal position for a candidate interested in pursuing a career in non-profit, fundraising/development, and/or event coordination while making a difference in the lives of people living with arthritis.

The Internship is available for junior and senior high school students and the position is unpaid.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating logistical aspects of various events such as securing in-kind donations, recruiting volunteers, preparing event materials, etc.
• Helping with day-of-event logistics and taking a leadership role on-site
• Working with local businesses to facilitate involvement with our campaigns
• Assisting in activities aimed at recruiting new participants or volunteers
• Preparing mailings to be sent to potential participants and donors
• Supporting campaign staff as needed

Requirements:

We are looking for an organized and creative self-starter who can manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively with a diverse audience. The intern should have a strong work ethic, maintain close attention to detail, and be able to work independently as well as a part of a team. This is an unpaid internship. Interns will be considered for job opportunities when available. Expense reimbursement is included. Background check is required.

Hours: 10 – 15 hours a week (flexible) during office hours (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) plus some events on evenings or weekends when your schedule allows; preferable to work months of February-May or June-October.

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter indicating the reason for applying and include days/hours available and proposed start/end date.  This opportunity is open until filled.

Send resume and cover letter to:
Cecilia Haywood, chaywood@arthritis.org