Job Description
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 Title: Semester/Annual Intern
Department: State Operations and Programs
Reports to: Programs Supervisor
# of direct reports: 0
Salary Range: unpaid
Hours: 15-20 per week
Position Overview: The Intern will work with the Best Buddies Programs Team to engage our volunteers, community and participants involved in our programs (Citizens, school chapters, Ambassadors, etc). They will be expected to assist in furthering our efforts to expand our programs to new schools and communities. The goal of this role is to assist in delivery of quality Best Buddies school and community programs. Job Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in college or 2 years’ experience working in nonprofit or relevant field
• Comfortable engaging with people with IDD
• Impeccable oral and written communication skills
• Experience with major social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok
• Basic project and time management skills
• Exhibit strong initiative, drive for results, and self-assessment skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be comfortable working with youth and adults
• Available to work 10-15 hours per week during business hours. Evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Available to participate in-person in trainings and meetings. Job Duties include, but are not limited to: Programs
•Assist in developing and executing events including: engagement opportunities for student leaders to build camaraderie and share resources; and youth and adult ambassador social events
•Recruit middle school and high school Ambassadors through targeted outreach; recruit volunteers to serve as speech coaches or host trainings
•Assist in new school recruitment
- Assist in managing state friendship program Salesforce database
•Work with PMs to create Student Advisory Board plan for upcoming school year; help market Student Advisory Board to chapter leaders
•Collaborate with Jobs team to learn more about supported employment and opportunities after high school; collaborate on the Lifecycle of Best Buddies initiative
•Assist in planning community events and engagements for participants
•Research and assist in writing micro-grants or soliciting donations
Best Buddies® is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International’s core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.
Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off.
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