Internship Opportunities

The Arthritis Foundation`s internship program is designed to provide hands-on, practical and wide-ranging experience to those students (or recent graduates) who want to be part of a caused-based and dynamic organization. Our semester-long internships are designed to challenge students to apply what they`ve learned in the classroom to a professional work environment.

All fields of study are eligible for consideration. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills. They will be a strong writer capable of working both independently and as part of a team. The Arthritis Foundation is currently accepting applications for the following internships:

Health Promotion - Contact Jenny Conder for more information
Development - contact B.J. Farrell for more information

Unpaid internships are available in the communication department. Junior and senior level college students are welcome to apply for semester internships for college credit. Interns receive detailed training in the field, and a strong professional experience at add to their resume. Interns are treated as a part of the staff team -- no filing, no envelope stuffing. Schedules are flexible to meet the needs of students and volunteers.

Communication Intern Description
Assist with media relations: write and send press releases, write radio and television PSA's, manage PSA's, manage media list, pitch stories and manage media follow up. This is the perfect opportunity for students with PR or Communication degree programs. The ideal candidate has taken introductory PR course work and has written a press release in class.

Email Sharon Tatom Garcia at statom@arthritis.org or call (312) 933-7763. You will be asked to submit a resume and press release sample.