Summer-Fall Internship 2013 | June – December
GBCHealth's Communications & Events Department seeks a full-time (40 hours/week) Communications & Events support intern for Summer/Fall 2013. The intern will receive a stipend.
The Communications & Events team directs GBCHealth's marketing, communications, media outreach and organizational events. We are currently looking for someone to provide general support to the communications team and assist with events.
The candidate must be meticulous and detail-oriented, proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and have a professional writing/communication style appropriate for liaising with high-level speakers and attendees. The ideal candidate will take initiative, act as a leader on given projects and handle interactions with internal and external parties with poise and a calm demeanor. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain project and vendor management experience.
Required skills and attributes:
- Meticulous and detail-oriented
- Demonstrated project management skills, including ability to manage and prioritize projects with multiple and often competing deadlines
- Ability to work well and remain calm under pressure
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with high-level speakers and attendees in a courteous and professional manner
- Ability to work independently, under supervision and in a team-based and goal-oriented environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Position Overview:
Provide general support to the Communications/Events team, with duties ranging from supporting event logistics, volunteer and vendor management, and research, as well as assisting with special projects and database management (Salesforce), as needed.
Compensation:
- GBCHealth's Internship program provides students and professionals with a rich learning experience in a dynamic global organization
- The program is not salaried; however we provide the following stipends: Full-time Interns - $100/week; Part-time Interns - $50/week
