St. Louis Alzheimer's Association - Job Description
Department of Communications and Development
Communications and Journalism Internship
The Communications and Journalism Intern position is designed to provide support for the Communications Coordinator as well a well-rounded and practical hands-on educational experience for the student. The internship can be done for university credit (through career services) or for resume experience, and is unpaid.

Responsibilities:
• Complete volunteer application, confidentiality policy, and other paperwork as required by the Alzheimer's Association.
• Help with assorted ongoing projects including:  writing and distributing press releases, researching, interviewing, and writing for newsletter articles, proofreading, and searching websites for Alzheimer related articles. 
• Help compile detailed local media contact list that we will use now and in the future.

Qualifications:
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Junior or senior-level undergraduate or graduate student in communications and/ or journalism
• Writing and proofreading experience needed
• Understanding of the Chapter’s mission and programs
• Full understanding and compliance with confidentiality policy
• Completion of Volunteer Basic Training within 90 days of start date

Time Commitment: Hours are flexible and negotiable.  Minimum of one semester commitment required.

Application Deadlines:  Please submit resume, cover letter, and 2-3 writing samples.  Resumes may be submitted at any time, but preference is given to materials received before the following dates:
Fall Internship – September 15
Spring Internship – Jan 15
Summer Internship – May 15

Contact: 
Jennifer Phillips
Alzheimer's Association
9374 Olive Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63132
Fax:   314-801-0377
Email:  Jennifer.Phillips@alzstl.org