Intern
Best Buddies International - Houston
Work at Best Buddies International
Overview
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Overview
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.
Job Qualifications – Qualified applicants must have:
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic understanding of social media and familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Must be comfortable engaging with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
- Must be comfortable making asks to potential sponsors and businesses you may not know to support Best Buddies
Job Duties may include, but are not limited to:Development
- Support for special event logistics including, but not limited to, publicity,
communication, show flow, day before/day of preparation, etc.
- Assist in securing auction items, in-kind donations such as decor etc.
- Support all development-related e-communications
- Research new potential sponsors who align with the Best Buddies mission and DEI initiatives.
- Assist in planning event details and logistics for supporting events
- Assist with planning of local fundraisers and third-party events contributing to larger events
- Send out thank you
- Intern will be required to attend supporting events during internship
Marketing
- Assist with website and social medial content
- Support staff with taking photos at supporting events, creating Instagram Posts, Stories, Reels, TikToks, etc., from content leading up to and at all events during the internship
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