Non-Profit Internship at American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association is proud to announce the availability of an exciting internship in our Columbus office. The office is located at 471 East Broad Street, Suite 1630 Columbus, OH 43215.

The ADA seeks a highly motivated, self-starting student who is passionate about helping others. Intern will provide support to ADA staff and gain valuable skills and insights while assisting with event planning, corporate research, and volunteer outreach throughout Central Ohio. ADA internships are unpaid, but the hours are part-time and the schedule can be flexible. If your degree program requires an internship, this can be used as course credit, where applicable.

Executive Director seeks an intern who will gain a wide variety of valuable experience in the non-profit sector. Duties include assisting in event planning, writing and developing our quarterly newsletter, conducting research, and maintaining internal spreadsheets of current and potential partners. With this internship, students will have the opportunity to work with professional staff at all levels. In addition, opportunities to network with other organizations and corporations including corporate sponsors, media outlets, communication firms and local coalitions will be offered.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
* General office and event support
* Research charitable programs of major local corporations
* Assist with implementation of marketing strategies
* Project development and management
* Research and data entry projects

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Currently enrolled college students or graduate students preferred
* Commitment to a flexible work schedule of 15-20 hours per week
* Commitment to volunteer at all three ADA fundraising events
* Experience with Microsoft Office applications
* Experience in database management and/or the manipulation of spreadsheets
* Experience gathering information through internet research
* Excellent writing skills
* Excellent interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of assignments simultaneously
* No experience necessary, but attention to detail and accountability is required
* Transportation to and from local office
* Ability to lift 25 lbs.

This is a Part-time internship offered for a term of 3 to 4 Months