An internship with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting.
This person will gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a nonprofit environment. The intern will work with the Development Department and will be responsible for assisting with the execution phase of Bike MS Colorado 2024. The intern will provide event support to the Development Team and assist with:
- Building and cultivating donor relationships
- Communicating with donors over the phone and in writing
- Stewardship
- Community engagement
- Event execution specially around team village
- Administrative and Research Projects as needed
Admin Support – 30%
Community Engagement – 30%
Stewardship – 25%
Team Village Support – 15%
This is a hybrid paid internship available for Summer 2024.
What You Will Do:
Day to Day: assisting Development Staff with calls to participants, organize and plan team experience for bike weekend, work with volunteer engagement and event production with event details
Specific Responsibilities: working directly with development staff and event production staff on the execution of Bike MS Colorado.
Learning Objectives: time management, professional communication, working with volunteers, portfolio management, effectively working remotely
What You Will Bring:
- Currently pursuing a degree as a Junior or Senior in College or any year in graduate school
- Open to all majors with a preference for the following: Communications, Business Management, Digital Media, Marketing, and Nonprofit Management.
- Ability to work 12 weeks, 15 hours/week.
- Ability to work June 29th and 30th (full weekend, overnight accommodations will be provided)
- Valid driver’s license
- Access to reliable internet (required for remote or hybrid positions)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software for e-mail, document, and spreadsheet creation/management – specific training will be provided.
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs assisted or unassisted. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role
What We Will Offer:
We are dedicated to your personal and professional growth while you work with us and beyond. Here are some of the things you can expect as an intern with our organization.
Networking and professional development sessions with other interns across the organization
Mentoring from Society staff dedicated to the internship program.
The opportunity to uncover and leverage your strengths through Clifton Strengths assessment & evaluation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that brings the power of diversity to life through our Employee Resource Groups “ERGs”, Inclusive Voices, Society Pride and Workability. Our ERGs are dedicated to supporting the continued development of your professional and leadership skills.
Continued networking and engagement opportunities via our LinkedIn group for Past and Present interns
Opportunity to learn about multiple sclerosis and work with the leading national organization supporting people impacted by MS.
The hourly rate for internships is $15, except when noted differently above OR where local minimum wage exceeds that figure, in which case the hourly rate will be the higher of the two. If you are unable to be paid for this internship due to outside funding or other directives from your educational institution – please let your hiring manager know AFTER you have been identified as the final candidate.
About the National MS Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a national Non-Profit that exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS. Everything we do is focused so that people affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We need you and your unique talents and perspectives to help us write the last chapter on MS.