ABOUT THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION: The mission of the National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. The Foundation funds medical research, provides patient and community services, professional and public education, advocacy and organ donation awareness programs.
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area in their programmatic efforts. This position reports to the Division Programs Director.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Design and implement a communications plan to support prevention programs and increase the number of participants served in the DC Area
- Assist with design and production of materials – brochures, posters, press releases, website
- Conduct media relations with emphasis on placing feature stories about patient advocates
- Incorporate social media into volunteer recruitment and retention efforts
- Organize and help to implement community-based kidney screenings, kidney risk health assessments, and health fairs.
- Assist with the planning and execution of physician and public health education programs through calling contacts, receiving RSVPs, updating documents, recording evaluation data, and preparing marketing and event materials.
- Perform additional activities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: College Student with related major. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Competent typing/computer skills; Microsoft Office proficient. . Experience with new media (Facebook/Twitter). Ability to work as a part of a team
HOURS: Flexible depending on University requirements / advisor
This is an unpaid internship.
