Intern, Special Events and Development

Best Buddies International • Waterford, NY

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About The Position

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 spring Friendship Walk(s) with the following but not limited to: reach out to local businesses for sponsorship, create posts and calendar for social media, event collateral creations, research and assist with booking various vendors, assist with all day of Friendship Walk logistics, and various administrative tasks.

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

Responsibilities

• Support for special event logistics including, but not limited to, publicity, communication, show flow, day before/day of preparation, etc.
• Assist in securing, where applicable, in-kind donations such as food, beverage, prizes, etc.
• Support all development-related e-communications
• Research new potential sponsors who align with the Best Buddies mission and DEI initiatives.
• 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
• Assist with website and social media content
• Support staff and event photographer with taking photos, creating Instagram Reels, TikToks, etc., from content leading up to and at the Friendship Walk as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations