Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Intern
American Cancer Society - Rocky Hill, CT Posted: 4/30/2012 - Part-time - Apply Before: 5/31/2012
This internship is closed.

Description:

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Description:

Making Strides Against Breast Canceris more than just the name of a walk; it describes the progress we’re making together to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.  Each year our walks are held nationwide to celebrate those who have battled breast cancer, educate about ways to reduce the risk, and empower communities to join the fight. Since 1993, nearly seven million walkers across the country have raised more than $400 million through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – funding breakthrough breast cancer research and helping people stay well, get well, find cures, and fight back. In 2011 alone, over 1 million walkers across the country raised over $60 million to fight breast cancer. 

Here in New England, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has been taking place since 1993, and we have raised more than $46 million dollars. Each year more and more people come out to support the efforts of the American Cancer Society and join our cause. In 2011, over 4,000 supporters walked the 5K route and helped rise over $300,000 in Hartford.

Our event is an empowering experience that attracts participants who are committed to taking an active role in creating a cancer-free world. Our passionate supporters are an important audience for your company, and our event offers a valuable opportunity to reach them and let the community know that you too are committed to eliminating breast cancer.

 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Intern Job Responsibilities:

  • Work with the American Cancer Society Making Strides Staff Partner to successfully recruit participants, sponsors, and volunteers in CT to participate in the event
  • Assist with communications to volunteers and participants 
  • Assist with event planning and logistics
  • Implements special projects as assigned
  • May work directly with local volunteers
  • Call and/or meet with potential sponsors of the event
  • Call potential in-kind donor potentials
  • Coordinate third party fundraising efforts of the participants
  • Maintaining records and notes of all actions
  • Tracking data pertaining to event
  • Creating and assisting with mailings and posting of flyers
  • Other phone calls as needed
  • Other Making Strides responsibilities as needed

Minimum Requirements:

 Knowledge/Skills Requires:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus ability to work in a team
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Initiative and ability to work with limited supervision
  • Reliable and able to maintain hours that are mutually decided upon
  • Computer skills (e-mail, internet navigation, and Microsoft applications)
  • Experience with community service or outreach is a plus
  • Commitment to the mission of fighting cancer

 Schedule:  Flexible schedule of 10-15 hours per week starting in June 2012, extending into October 2012.