Seeking a proactive, detail-oriented intern with excellent communication skills and experience in creating content and trainings. Must be comfortable with technology, engaging with volunteers, and interacting professionally with stakeholders. Prioritization, deadline management, and social media proficiency required. Background in biology or health-related field preferred.

The Summer Intern for the Power of Two Program at Crohn's & Colitis Foundation will be responsible for enhancing and growing the program, monitoring peer-to-peer connections, collecting user feedback, updating volunteer training, creating communication assets, responding to inquiries, and adjusting social media strategy.

Business, Operations & Strategy

Media & Journalism

United States

New York City

Medium

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is the leading non-profit organization focused on both research and patient support for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The Foundation’s mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life for the millions of Americans living with IBD. Our work is dramatically accelerating the research process through our database and investment initiatives; we also provide extensive educational resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public.



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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

<ul><li>The Foundation has an exciting opportunity available for an intern to support the Education, Support and Advocacy team to enhance and grow the Power of Two peer to peer connection program, offering patients and caregivers support as they navigate the IBD journey.&nbsp;This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in no-profit management, public health, social sciences, web-based/application development and user experience.</li><li>The intern will report into the Associate Vice President of Patient Education and Support, and work closely the Education Support and Advocacy team. S/he will be responsible for assisting in the development of a comprehensive training program, and ensuring connections and communications occur systematically through the Power of Two platform to ensure mentors provide support to mentees. This intern will also strategize in streamlining the platform for an optimal user experience and creating a content library of social posts that can be utilized for promotion of the program.</li></ul>

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The Foundation has an exciting opportunity available for an intern to support the Education, Support and Advocacy team to enhance and grow the Power of Two peer to peer connection program, offering patients and caregivers support as they navigate the IBD journey. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in no-profit management, public health, social sciences, web-based/application development and user experience.The intern will report into the Associate Vice President of Patient Education and Support, and work closely the Education Support and Advocacy team. S/he will be responsible for assisting in the development of a comprehensive training program, and ensuring connections and communications occur systematically through the Power of Two platform to ensure mentors provide support to mentees. This intern will also strategize in streamlining the platform for an optimal user experience and creating a content library of social posts that can be utilized for promotion of the program.

Summer Intern: Power of Two Program

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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

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