PRN Summary: The intern assists the Corporate Alliances and Special Events team in the planning and implementation of a wide range of special events and communication programs to support the goals and objectives of Akron Children's Hospital Foundation. Duties and Responsibilities: Working with Foundation staff on special events, activities and fund raising projects. (55%) Working with Hospital volunteer organizations on over 80 special events, activities and fund raising projects. (25%) Reporting on community activities and special events in support of Akron Children's Hospital for www.akronchildrens.org and other Foundation oriented publications. (10%) Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. (10%) Opportunities to gain experience in: Event planning. Simple design of event flyers and collateral pieces. Proofreading, interviewing, researching and writing as assigned. Other information: The intern should possess skills in written and oral communications, be well organized and have the ability to relate to a wide variety of individuals, from volunteers to professionals. Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel a must. The intern must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours a week. 15-25 hours a week preferred. (Distribution of time illustrated below.) Some evening and weekend hours may be requested On Call FTE: 0.001000 Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn more: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprint_poster.pdf