JOBS
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If you are looking for a fun, fast paced, and inspirational internship, you have come to the right place!
AIDS Walk New York is seeking motivated, enthusiastic individuals to be a part of our production team. As the world’s largest AIDS fundraiser, AIDS Walk New York has a variety of unique internship opportunities that will provide outstanding professional experience in an energetic atmosphere. AIDS Walk New York interns will work closely with the event staff, a dynamic team with more than 100 years of combined event planning and organizing experience. Under their guidance, interns will participate in the day-to-day operations of the event, learn effective methods of public outreach and advocacy, and make valuable professional contacts. Interns will be asked to take leadership roles in all facets of their duties, and they will be encouraged to add their own voice to the most compelling public response to the AIDS epidemic in New York City.
Internship candidates must possess strong writing and phone skills; must be self motivated with a positive attitude, well organized, and a team player. Computer knowledge is required, including but not limited to: Internet research, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
Interns will work from the AIDS Walk Office located at 119 West 24th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues in New York (easily accessible via subway).
Starting date and hours are flexible; internships may include some evening and weekend work. AIDS Walk New York requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.. Internships typically begin in mid-February and end in early June. Internships are not paid, but may be eligible for college credit.
AIDS Walk New York has the following internships available:
Volunteer Intern
Each year, more than 5,000 volunteers log more than 33,000 volunteer hours at AIDS Walk New York. The Volunteer Intern will help recruit, organize, and
motivate the AIDS Walk volunteers for a variety of projects including: events, mailings, phonebanking, canvassing, and other special projects. S/He will help build and maintain relationships
with a diverse population of volunteers from various backgrounds. The Volunteer Intern must be friendly, articulate, and outgoing. If you are a ‘people-person’, then this internship
is for you!
Star Walker Intern
Star Walkers are AIDS Walk New York participants who pledge to raise $1,000 or more. The Star Walker Intern will work with our Star Walker Coordinator to
cultivate and energize this important group of fundraisers. S/he will help the Star Walker Coordinator give specialized attention to the Star Walkers through phone calls, mailings, and special
cultivation events. The Star Walker Intern must be cheerful, meticulous, and diplomatic. If you are looking for a truly unique organizing experience, then this internship is for you!
Teams Department Intern
More than 2,500 corporations and community organizations form teams for AIDS Walk New York, and each year those teams attract more than 75% of the
participants. The Team Department Intern will help the Teams Department to implement their massive recruitment and fundraising effort. S/he will help the Team Department to empower team leaders
and arm them with the necessary tools to build successful teams. The Team Department Intern must be energetic, diligent, and creative. If you want to be where the action is, this is the
internship for you!
Event Operations Intern
The Event Operations department plans and implements all of the behind-the-scenes aspects of the AIDS Walk. The Event Operations Intern will help the
Event Operations Department to secure food and product donations, plan special events, and ensure that the AIDS Walk runs smoothly and safely. S/he will help research and solicit new vendors,
inkind donors, and will contribute creatively to the planning of the event. The Event Operations Intern must be determined, inventive, and thorough. If you like to know how things really get
done, this is the internship for you!
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Austin Riggs at austinr@aidswalk.net or via fax (212) 807-6429.