Join the JDRF Greater Northwest & Seattle Guild for an exciting internship opportunity. This internship is open to current college students in their sophomore thru senior year. Mid Winter/Spring internships occur from mid-February through May 2019. This internship will be based out of the Seattle, WA JDRF office. For all interested parties please read the below internship information and application process.

2019 JDRF Internships in Seattle

Title: JDRF Events & Outreach Intern

Department: Fundraising Events & Outreach

Contact: Karis Tsolomitis, Outreach Manager ktsolomitis@jdrf.org (206) 708-2240

About JDRF: JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, policy influence, and a working plan to better treat, prevent, and eventually cure T1D.  As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF is currently sponsoring more than $568 million in scientific research in 17 countries.

About the JDRF Greater Northwest & Seattle Guild: The Greater Northwest Chapter & Seattle Guild serves people impacted by type 1 diabetes in Washington, Alaska, Northern Idaho, and Montana.  Volunteers, board members and staff work in partnership to raise the funds needed “to turn type one into type none” as well as provide support, awareness and resources to our community.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher) and social media
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required, public speaking experience is a plus
• Organized with the ability to multi-task
• Creative thinker with the ability to work independently
• Current college student in sophomore thru senior year

Qualifications

• Interest in type 1 diabetes, public health, community outreach, event planning, non-profit administration
• Experience with non-profit management, marketing, grant research, or health education is ideal
• Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate on projects and pitch in when needed

• Desire to work and learn about non-profit special events and community outreach

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide support to Outreach, South Sound OneWalk, Golf Classic, Dream Gala, Ride to Cure, and Beat the Bridge staff
• Research grant opportunities

• Assist with the coordination & implementation of Chapter events and programs
• Assist with marketing tasks: website, social media, and mailings
• General office administrative projects as needed

Schedule

• Time commitment: At least 3 months, minimum 6 hours a week
• JDRF Office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Benefits

• College credit as permitted by the governing institution.

• Gain work experience in a non-profit setting
• Build and improve communication and administrative skills.
• Learn how to research grants, plan events, connect with the community

 

To apply, please email ktsolomitis@jdrf.org or call (206) 708-2240 with 

your resume and an optional short cover letter and you will receive an email about setting up a time to discuss the internship with a JDRF staff member. Winter/Spring intern applications due by January 30, 2019 for consideration and Summer intern applications due by March 30, 2019 for consideration.