Intern, Programs (Summer, MARI)

Best Buddies Int. Inc•Boston, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intern, Programs will gain a holistic view of the organization, getting hands-on experience in each Best Buddies program: Jobs, Friendship, Transitions, and Eunie’s Buddies (Family Support), as well as the Development team. The internship will be broken up in 2 week rotations through the office, adding real time value to the work our team does at schools, job sites, events, and more to support the IDD Community. This position is ideal for someone interested in business development, non-profit management, event planning (or similar fields), or special education.

Requirements

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
Ability to come to the Best Buddies office in Boston, MA 3 days a week
Have reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Create a map to show where our jobs participates are located around the state
Organize and file participant paperwork
Assist in the job searching process for individuals who are seeking employment
Attend and help organize and plan Citizens events
Support the Friendship team in preparation for the BB Leadership Conference
Assist in Ambassador trainings and events
Assist in outreach to future mentors and mentees
Support Deputy Director of Eunie’s Buddies with events, social media posts, and organization
Attend internships with Manager of Transition to provide support
Support students at their summer school programs by traveling to the school with the Manager of Transitions and help conduct their trainings
Help Transitions team plan and prepare for BB Leadership Conference
Participate in outreach for auction items for upcoming events
Create current and future social media posts for program related content and event posts
Help develop a system to track and organize our volunteers
Implement a communication plan to steward top donors and sponsors
Support all development related e-communications
Research new potential sponsors who align with the Best Buddies mission
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