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job title : Corporate Relations Internship
posted on: 31 August 2009
employer: Global Health Council
location:Washington DC USA
region: North America
language(s) required: English


 

Responsibilities/Duties

The Corporate Relations Intern will provide assistance to the Corporate Relations team.

The Corporate Relations team is part of the Membership Resources division. The Corporate Relations team (i) market GHC to potential corporate members and a wide range of potential sponsors, and (ii) acts as account managers for corporate members and sponsors for the GHC Annual International Conference on Global Health, the Policy Series, and other projects and programs.

Intern will be involved in the marketing and communications work related to obtaining and servicing corporate members as well as obtaining sponsors for the Conference and other GHC projects and programs. Intern will also assist with the development and management of fundraising programs, prospect research, and presentation, collateral materials, and agreement preparation.

Purpose:
  1. Work with the Corporate Relations team to facilitate and coordinate all Corporate Membership and Event Sponsorship-related activities.
  2. Develop skills that will assist the intern in future endeavors in global health advocacy, education, and communication and in achieving his/her professional goals
  3. To provide administrative support to the Corporate Relations Department and the Global Health Council
The following is a list of roles and responsibilities associated with the intern position. Other activities may be required as needed.

Membership and Sponsorship:
  • Research and identify prospective Corporate Members and Event Sponsors
  • Facilitate outreach to and acquisition of new Corporate Members and Event Sponsors through mailings, phone calls, conference calls, meetings and correspondence.
  • Assist with both the research and acquisition of new corporate members
  • Research interest areas for current members
  • Assist in preparing Corporate Membership collateral materials, packages, and presentations
General
  • Attend select GHC and external briefings on behalf of Corporate Relations
  • Assist in developing fundraising outreach
  • Provide administrative assistance to the Corporate Relations team, including the scheduling of meetings, maintenance of spreadsheets and preparation of finance forms.
  • Perform general clerical support including photocopying, faxing, mailing and filing.
  • Help maintain Corporate Relations prospect list, contacts and interest areas in database

Qualifications/Requirements

Applicants should possess the following:
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work independently
  • Exceptional written and verbal skills
  • Interest in international development marketing and communications
  • Motivation and energy
  • Responsiveness, flexibility and diplomacy
  • Pleasant, capable and at ease in dealing with the public
  • Graphic design skills a plus
Perform general clerical support including photocopying, faxing, mailing and filing.
Attend divisional meetings, all-staff meetings.
Participate in cross-departmental teams and assume the responsibilities agreed upon.
Some travel required between offices and for attendance at external functions.
Supervision: N/A

Website

http://www.globalhealth.org

Link to Job if Posted on Website

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GLOBALHEALTH&cws=1&rid=14

How to Apply

Apply to the job link above.

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Material Submission Deadlines:
  • Fall semester deadline:
  • July 1 for internship commencement on September 1
  • Winter semester deadline:
  • November 1 for internship commencement on January 1
  • Summer deadline:
  • April 15 for internship commencement on June 1
Stipend: The Global Health Council offers its interns a stipend of $200/month. Depending upon when the internship commences, pro-rated pay may occur. The Council does not provide any other benefits to its interns (i.e. sick time, vacation time, health insurance, etc.)