Lifelong AIDS Alliance is a non-profit community agency committed to preventing the spread of HIV, providing practical support services and advocating for those whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS

JOB DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the Director of Volunteers & Events and the Community Relations Coordinator (CRC), the Recruitment and Outreach Intern (ROI) is responsible for assisting with public outreach, participant recruitment, and community relationship building in support of Lifelong AIDS Alliance’s annual season of special events. The ROI will collaborate directly with CRC to carry out detailed event marketing, outreach, and recruitment plans. The ROI works as part of the Volunteers & Events Team. This is a part-time, unpaid internship position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required within set hourly schedule.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Provide assistance in the coordination of public outreach and recruitment in support of Lifelong’s Gay Bingo, Dining Out For Life and Seattle AIDS Walk & Run.
•    General duties for each event to include:
o    Assist Community Relations Coordinator (CRC) with event outreach
?    Coordinate Mailings and recruitment material packets
?    Assist with data collection and spreadsheet management
?    Research new potential outreach opportunities and event partners
?    Follow up with partners via phone, email, and site visits as needed
?    Prepare event-themed blog postings
?    Coordinate summer-long Jars in Bars program
o    Assist with street team outreach coordination
?    Execute street team outreach plan, as created by CRC
?    Work with volunteer team to plan and execute outreach events
?    Lead volunteer groups and create necessary instructions
?    Ensure packing of necessary volunteer materials
o    Assist with post-event monetary and data collection
?    Assist with data collection and management of post-event information
?    Follow-up with partners over phone and email as needed
o    Assist with coordination of event details
?    Assist with carrying out of event logistics
?    Run errands and procure event supplies as needed
?    Assist with clerical support

ORGANIZATIONAL CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Attend and participate in team meetings.
•    Participate in Lifelong Team Building trainings and events.
•    Remain active in the recruitment and appreciation of volunteers..  
•    Demonstrate ability to work effectively and productively with others (including supervisors, colleagues, volunteers and clients).
•    Regular and reliable attendance, with regular and reliable hours as defined by your supervisor.
•    Commitment to the HIV/AIDS issue and to the work of Lifelong AIDS Alliance.
•    Maintain confidentiality of financial, donor and client records.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Minimum third-year college student currently matriculated. Marketing or Liberal Arts degree students preferred.
•    One year of experience supporting fundraising, outreach, or recruitment programs.
•    Demonstrated ability to assist with the supervision, training, and coordination of volunteers.
•    Able to organize, prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
•    Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.
•    Experience with project planning, implementation and evaluation.
•    Possess an understanding of professional boundaries.
•    Demonstrated skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications, including Excel and Word.
•    Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both verbal and written form.
•    Professional phone skills.
•    Comfort with public speaking and public outreach.
•    Proven ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
•    Ability to respond quickly to change.
•    Ability to develop good working relationships with internal and external customers.
•    Demonstrated ability to work effectively under stressful conditions.
•    Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and walk up one flight of stairs.
•    Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
•    Ability to work a flexible schedule that will include occasional evenings and weekends.

Candidates for employment at Lifelong should be aware that this is a unique work environment in which topics of sexuality and sexual orientation are an integral part of our everyday prevention and care work and are often discussed openly. Individuals who are uncomfortable with such topics, discussions and the occasional related graphic representations may choose not to work at Lifelong.