St. Louis Alzheimer's Association - Job Description
Communications & Development
Special Events Intern

The Special Events Intern helps with tasks related to the planning, organization, and execution of the Night To Remember wine event in the spring and the Memory Walk in the fall. The internship can be done for university credit (through career services) or for resume experience, and is unpaid.

The Special Events Intern reports to the Events Coordinator.

Responsibilities:
• Complete volunteer application, confidentiality policy, and other paperwork as required by the Alzheimer's Association.
• Attend and assist in the execution of special events.
• Communicate and correspond with representatives from various constituencies, such as team captains, corporate sponsors, and planning committee members
• Update and maintain both paper and electronic files related to event participants, corporate sponsorships, and in-kind donations
• Assist with other development projects as assigned by the Events Coordinator or the Director of Development

Qualifications:
• Attention to detail coupled with an ability to see the “big picture”
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure or intense deadlines
• Ability to take initiative
• 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 and cover letter. Resumes may be submitted at any time, but preference is given to materials received before the following dates:
Fall Internship – September 15
Spring Internship – January 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