Autism Speaks Events/Outreach Assistatn Job Listing at Autism Speaks, Chicagoland Chapter in Des Plaines, IL

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Date: September December 2011/January May 2012
Position Title: Events/Outreach Assistant
Reports To: Events Director
Location: Autism Speaks, Chicagoland Chapter, 2700 S. River Road, Suite 203, Des Plaines, IL
Hours/Days Per Week: Monday through Friday (4 hrs a day; 20 hrs a week), negotiable
Length of Assignment: Fall/Spring Semester 2011 -2012

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to assist the Autism Speaks staff in planning and implementing the Walk Now for Autism Speaks campaign, community outreach activities, in addition to other chapter fundraising and awareness events.

Future Possible Roles

In conjunction with Autism Speaks staff, implement the global campaigns of Autism Speaks such as Government Relations, Family Services, Community Outreach and Science Initiatives.
Make presentations about Autism Speaks and Walk Now for Autism Speaks to businesses, organizations and community groups to recruit participation

If you interested in applying for this internship opportunity, please contact liz.klug@autismspeaks.org or call 224-567-8573.

About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Since then, Autism Speaks has grown into the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We are proud of what we've been able to accomplish and look forward to continued successes in the years ahead.

** Please note that this internship opportunity is unpaid.