Employment Opportunities

The Parkinson's Disease Foundation staff is a dedicated team working to serve the Parkinson's community through research, education and advocacy programs.

All currently open positions are listed below. If you have queries about employment opportunities, please direct your questions to jobs@pdf.org.  Due to the volume of inquiries that we receive, you may not receive a response.

• Media Relations Intern
• Special Events and Development Intern

Media Relations Intern

Reports to:

Communications Manager

Responsibilities:

The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) is now accepting applications for a part-time paid internship position (12-15 hours per week) within its communications department for Winter/Spring 2012.

The media relations intern will be responsible for increasing visibility of PDF’s programs of research, education and advocacy and of the work of its constituents, e.g., advocates, fundraisers and others.  The intern will be charged with developing, placing and following-up on press releases to print and online media; monitoring print and online media clips; and reporting on metrics.   The intern will interact regularly with members of the Parkinson's community nationwide and will work collaboratively with members of all PDF programs.

Skills and Qualifications:

Junior and senior year undergraduate students and recent college graduates will be considered.  Applicants should possess:

• Excellent writing skills and the ability to write for a variety of audiences and mediums
• Strong interpersonal abilities, organizational skills, resourcefulness and flexibility
• The ability to meet deadlines and attention to detail
• Preferably, an interest in nonprofit work, and an academic focus on communications
• The ability to function as a team player and the initiative to be a fully contributing member of the PDF staff

How to Apply:

Interested parties may send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to jobs@pdf.org, Attn: Melissa Barry, Communications Manager.  In the cover letter, the applicant should indicate any specific professional experience with media relations, copy writing and/or editing.  Submissions without a cover letter and writing sample will not be considered. This internship has the opportunity to extend into the summer and applicants should indicate if they are interested in interning for both the spring and summer.

Special Events and Development Intern

Reports to:

Senior Development Coordinator of Events

Responsibilities and Principal Function:

The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) is now accepting applications for a part-time paid internship (15-20 hours per week) within its development department for Spring 2012.

The events and development intern will be responsible for assisting in the coordination of various special events, including the event planning process, event promotion and on-site execution. This will incorporate:

• Assisting in the coordination of mailings and email communications among the event volunteer committees
• Securing sponsorships through research and outreach
• Assisting in the coordination of silent auction, including item solicitation and follow up; maintenance of auction log and creation of auction descriptions; and displays
• Assisting with all logistical aspects of events including vendor relations, décor, entertainment, rental equipment, light and audio/visual
• Assisting with post-event activities including acknowledgment letters and event analysis

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent written, oral, organizational and interpersonal skills are a must.
• Should be dependable, flexible, resourceful and detail oriented.
• Creative and energetic personality and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to establish priorities, follow-through and meet deadlines effectively.
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer.
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus.

How to Apply:

Interested parties may send a cover letter and current resume to Kelly Bresnahan, Senior Development Coordinator for Events, at jobs@pdf.org