Job Openings

PR/ Special Events Internship

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assist the development, management, implementation and evaluation of chapter’s overall communication plan. Including publications, public and media relations as well as marketing and promoting the programs, services and events of the Arthritis Foundation.

· Assist with identification of public relation/marketing partners; begin building relationships.

· Assist with coordination of communications and marketing for special events, programs and services.

· Assist in the development of PSA’s, new releases, invitations, programs, catalogs, posters, flyers and event specific newsletters.

· Assist with establishment and cultivation of working relationships with tri-state media personnel, including sponsorship for events and programs.

· Track all media exposure and provide timely and accurate reports as requested.

· Work with chapter team members to assure consistent message and image is being portrayed on all printed collateral.

Assist in Coordinating Special Events

· Assist chapter staff in organizing and planning fundraising events, including the Juvenile Arthritis March, the Arthritis Walk, etc. Intern assignments are based upon the time of year that the internship is scheduled.

· Solicit monetary or inkind sponsorship for special events under the guidance of the Vice President of Community Development or Community Development Coordinators assigned to specific event.

· Solicit items for silent auctions if needed.

· Attend event and supervise areas assigned.

· Assist in Facilitation of Post-Event Contact with Event Sponsors and Participants

· Develop, distribute, collect, and summarize event evaluations.

· Document donations and maintain correspondence with sponsors.

· Coordinate the distribution of follow-up mailings to sponsors and others as needed

Miscellaneous Tasks

· Writes articles and/or take photographs for targeted newsletters.

· Assist with development and production of chapter and annual report.

· Assist with development of a local angle regarding news releases received from the National PR department, chapter office and staff

· Assists with arrangement of speaker/spokesperson for media opportunities, events and programs as needed.

· Gather stories of members to be used in press releases and newsletters.

Special Assignments (determined when the intern is placed)

· Assist with awareness campaigns.

· Assist chapter staff with overall management of Chapter quarterly newsletter (including production, theme and article development and editing).

· Assist with development and update of the chapter website and video pieces in a timely manner.

Supervisor
Vice President of Community Development

Skills Required
Strong writing and public relations/marketing skills
Intermediate computer skills: MS Office, Excel, Publisher or PageMaker, Internet
Strong interpersonal communication skills with individual groups
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and function as part of a team
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills; detail oriented
Flexible and able to maintain a sense of humor
Enrolled in Junior or Senior in a program of study in public relations, marketing, journalism, or a closely related field

Location
Arthritis Foundation North Central Chapter
1902 Minnehaha Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55104
Free parking on site.

Time Commitment
The Chapter Office is open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Intern schedule to be determined on an individual basis. Periodic Saturdays may be required. Numbers of hours per week determined by academic requirements and through agreement of intern and supervisor. Minimum eight hours/week for at least a four week period.

Compensation
This is an unpaid internship. We will collaborate with procedures for receiving academic credit for the internship period. We will also consider arrangements for college work-study programs. We will supervise intern or work-study student with the implementation of a special project.

Contact
Amanda Greene Guentzel, Events Assistant
651-644-4108
Email: aguentzel@arthritis.org

Health Promotion: Community Wellness Intern

Position Scope

Coordinate, manage, and attend corporate & community sites promoting arthritis information including health fairs, Educational Seminars, and Joint Efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

· Assist Arthritis Foundation staff in promoting & marketing the Life Improvement Series: Arthritis Foundation Aquatic, Exercise and Self-Help Programs.

· Coordinate all aspects of setting up an informal arthritis booth at corporate & community sites – including attending event, coordinating awareness material (flyers, brochures & handouts), marketing Arthritis Foundation, collecting & reporting data.

· Community speaking – become trained as a member of our Speaker’s Bureau and attend speaking engagements in the community to educate people about arthritis and the Arthritis Foundation.

Secondary Responsibilities

· Assist chapter staff in creating and maintaining relationships within the medical community.

· Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required

· Strong interpersonal communication skills with individuals and groups.

· Strong public relations, organizational and time management skills.

· Ability to work independently and function as part of a team.

· Intermediate computer skills: MS Office Suite, Word, Excel, Publisher.

· Flexible and able to maintain a sense of humor

· Enrolled in Junior or Senior year in a program of study in Health Education, Public Health, Communication, or a closely related field.

· Must be comfortable with public speaking.

· Must possess reliable transportation.

Time Commitment

The Chapter Office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Intern schedule to be determined on an individual basis. Evenings may be required for this program. Number of hours per week determined by academic requirements and through agreement between intern and supervisor. Minimum eight hours/week for at least a four week period.

Location

Arthritis Foundation North Central Chapter

1902 Minnehaha Avenue West

St. Paul, MN 55104

Compensation

This is an unpaid internship. We will collaborate with procedures for receiving academic credit for the internship period.

All mileage incurred related to the internship program will be reimbursed.

Contact

Amanda Greene Guentzel, Events Assistant
651-644-4108
Email: aguentzel@arthritis.org