The American Diabetes Association is proud to announce the availability of an exciting internship with the North Dakota Area office. The unpaid internship can provide school credit and offers valuable experience in the non-profit and event planning industries. The office is located in Fargo, ND.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a career in marketing, events and/or the communications field. Candidate must be energetic, a team player, results-oriented and dedicated to the achievement of personal and team goals. This internship requires a candidate with confidence in interpersonal communication, excellent writing skills, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of people with and affected by diabetes.
The intern will assist with the ongoing performance monitoring and measurement of the Association’s online engagement campaigns across several major Web sites, email communications and online social media efforts. In particular, the intern will monitor activities of the Stop Diabetes Movement - a brand campaign launched in 2009 and created to inspire and mobilize millions to take up the fight against this deadly disease. The position will interact with the event and programmatic staff and activities, the local board Marketing/Communications Chair, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
Duration: Fall 2013 Semester
Hours: Schedule is flexible, but must be able to commit to at least 15 hours per week.
* Understanding of Internet trends and technologies.
* Interest in how online social media works and how media communications strategies advance a public interest agenda and engage audiences.
* Assist with media monitoring efforts, metrics collection and reporting.
* Respond to queries for and regarding metrics reports and analysis.
* Create and distribute reports for internal stakeholders.
* Excellent writing, research and interpersonal communication skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, internet and e-mail
* Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of assignments simultaneously
* Attention to detail and accountability
* Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student
* Must have an automobile and ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
* Must pass background check.