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Spring Semester Special Events Intern

Interns must be willing to work at least four-hour increments between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm, three days a week. Opportunity to assist and attend various events in the Greater NY area.
Interns must be:
•a college student/graduate student in any related discipline: communications, marketing, public relations or business management
•motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
•outgoing and detail oriented
•able to work well independently, and with event directors and other appropriate staff as needed
•skilled with strong oral and written communication skills
•willing to work some evenings and weekends
•interested in working in a non-profit environment.
This is a non-paid internship

The Greater New York Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a leading non-profit, is recruiting enthusiastic interns to assist with several exciting special events, including:
• Cycle for Life
• CF Climb 
• Scientific Update
• Cocktails for a Cure
• Breath of Life Gala
• Sponsorship, Sales and News Releases
• And MANY MORE!
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Responsibilities:
Interns will work with designated staff partners/event directors on all facets of assigned events, including but not limited to:
•seeking underwriting support
•obtaining auction items
•facilitating the development and production of event materials
•completing public and media relations efforts
•assisting with event logistics in the planning process and at the event and more.
This unique opportunity to assist with some of the most established, high-profile events allows college students and young professionals to learn important skills in the area of public relations, communications, marketing, non-profit management and more. 

The Greater NY Chapter has offices in Manhattan, Westchester and Long Island.