Available Summer Internships – The Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter provides internship opportunities to students during the fall, winter, spring and summer semesters. All internships are unpaid temporary positions with an emphasis on on-the-job training and pre-determined set goals. Students must be enrolled in an accredited college/university that requires an internship as part of their academic requirements or provides coursework credit for related field work.
Available Internships
How to Apply
Please submit a copy of your resume and cover letter to Louie Iovane, Director of Volunteers via email atliovane@alz.org. For the Communications, intern position include a copy of your resume, cover letter, and one writing sample.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! POSITION TITLE: Communications Intern DEPARTMENT: Communications REPORTS TO: Public Relations and Social Media Specialist DATE: May – August (flexible) LOCATION: 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631 STATUS: Unpaid This position will assist the Public Relations and Social Media Specialist in meeting the goals set by the senior management team of the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter. This position will assist in creating and writing copy for Chapter promotional materials meant to publicize Chapter-wide activities within a strategic communications plan. General Summary of Position: ? Work with the Chapter’s social media accounts ? Source new media prospects for Public Relations and Social Media Specialist ? Write copy for e-newsletter, magazine and website ? Submit and post Chapter events and offerings on news websites ? Other projects as assigned Schedule Requirements: We are looking for someone that is interested in communication, public relations and or Alzheimer’s disease. An ideal candidate would be majoring or minoring in communications or a related field. The schedule requirements are flexible but must be pre-determined and must be within the Mon-Fri. 9am-5pm work week with a minimum of 8-15 hrs. per week. Minimum Requirements: ? Must be enrolled in an accredited College/University ? Outstanding writing skills ? Excellent verbal communication skills ? Strong organizational skills, this position will require you to be efficient at multitasking ? Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint ? Interest in communications/social media and a willingness to learn HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a copy of your resume, cover letter and 1 writing sample to Louie Iovane, Director, Volunteers at liovane@alz.org.