Intern, Social Media

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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