Breakthrough T1D Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Chapter Internship Program

Qualified Applicants should have superior organizational and time management skills, excel at working independently and seek to grow as professionals.  Strong interpersonal and communications skills, and comfort in a fast-paced environment are essential.  Applicants must be able to work as a team, and must demonstrate leadership qualities and a willingness to learn. Prior non-profit experience is preferred.

How will a Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Chapter intern contribute to the mission of Breakthrough T1D?
Breakthrough T1D Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Chapter interns will be exposed to a wide variety of development practices and have a varied work experience.  In concert with the needs of the chapter, our program allows students to choose a facet of the organization that interests them and learn through hands-on experience. It is intended to provide knowledge, skills, and experience that each intern can apply to future challenges and professional pursuits. For more information about the Breakthrough T1D Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Chapter, please visit our website at: greatercp.jdrf.org.

Special Events Interns will have the opportunity to take a leadership role in a key project that will include, but not limited to:

• Support the auction procurement process, including follow-up phone calls to past and prospective item donors
• Compose social media posts for Hope Gala sponsors
• Assist with mailing list maintenance as needed
• Assist with stewardship of Hope Gala sponsors by collecting guest information, sharing handheld bidding user guide and collecting sponsor ads as needed
• Aid staff in the completion of mailings, including honoree’s solicitations, Gala research update event and Gala invitations
• Help keep Gala project website updated
• Additional Gala duties as assigned
• Minimum Commitment: 15 hours per week (TBD upon hire)
• Junior/Senior year college students preferred

How to Apply
Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Your application should explain your interest in Breakthrough T1D and its mission.  Please highlight any extracurricular activities you participate in and the dates of your availability. Your cover letter should explain the skills, experience, and interests that qualify you for the internship.

Interns are expected to work at least 15-20 hours per week, with dates and times flexible. Internships are unpaid, but could receive academic credit or work study for their work with Breakthrough T1D. Please ask your home institution for more information on academic credit approval and policy.

Send to:
Kristen Van Meter, Outreach Coordinator
Breakthrough T1D Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Chapter
kvanmeter@BreakthroughT1D.org – Subject: “Breakthrough T1D Chapter Internship Application”
P: (443) 792-4228

Our staff is located in two offices:

2016 Breakthrough T1D Fact Sheet

Effective Operations
Breakthrough T1D has always been dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of efficiency to ensure that our time, resources, and dollars can achieve the greatest possible impact on the lives of people with T1D. We have a solid track record of funding research efficiently and effectively. More than 85 percent of what Breakthrough T1D spends goes directly to research and research-related education, which is among the highest percentages for charities nationwide.

Inspiring Results
Breakthrough T1D was created—and is still led—by people with a personal connection to type 1 diabetes. Today, volunteers at Breakthrough T1D’s more than 100 locations worldwide remain the driving force behind our activities. That gives us an unrelenting passion and commitment to find a cure—and, in the near term, better treatments—for people with T1D.

All of Breakthrough T1D’s activities are driven by the needs of people with T1D. Whether it’s providing funding for a late-stage clinical trial, lobbying the government for faster approval of new devices, or partnering with a company on research that might not otherwise receive funding, every decision Breakthrough T1D makes is driven by our commitment to transforming the lives of people with T1D—and delivering a cure—as soon as possible.

Breakthrough T1D Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Chapter
The Breakthrough T1D Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Chapter serves Maryland and the Washington, DC metro area offering invaluable community outreach, support and education as well as a variety of events throughout the year to raise funds for diabetes research. Our region covers the state of Maryland; District of Columbia; and Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties in Virginia.