Intern - 2824-2574

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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12887008 Best Buddies

International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to

establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for

one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development,

inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual

and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social,

physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with

intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower

people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure

jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently,

while also offering support for their families.

• Job Title:** Intern, Social Media
• Department:** State Operations and Programs
• Location:** Chicago or Peoria, IL
• \# of direct reports:** 0
• Salary:** Unpaid Intern / 20 - 25hrs/wk as per schedule allows (12-15
  
  

weeks total)

**Revised date: 8/1/2022**

• Position Overview:** The Intern, Special Events and Development will
  
  

assist with our annual fall 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 Fall Champion of the Year Gala and Marathon team with the

following but not limited to: reach out to local businesses for

sponsorship, research and assist with booking various vendors, assist

with all day of Gala logistics, oversee the silent auction and various

administrative tasks for the Champion Gala and Chicago Marathon.

Job Qualifications - Qualified Applicants Must Have

• 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

• Job Duties** may include, but are not limited to:
  
  

**Development**

• Provide 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, auction items, etc.

• Assist in the creation and 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 event planning details and logistics
• Assist with planning of local fundraisers and third-party events
  
  

contributing to larger events

• Intern will be required to attend their local Champion Gala and
  
  

Chicago Marathon

• Secure and organize the Champion of the Year auction. This entails
  
  

securing auction items, organizing secured items, and creating

auction descriptions with pictures for the website

Best Buddies is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE

and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are

foundational to Best Buddies International\'s core values and help the

organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our

goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.

Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that

include financial security, health and wellness and time off.

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