Reports To: CEO or Communications Manager
Term: Semester, renewal available
Status: Part-time
Location: Remote
Classification: Volunteer (with small stipend)

ROLE SUMMARY:

We seek a creative and self-motivated Intern who can work with our team to achieve our organization’s vision and mission dedicated to advancing rare diseases.

A RareRising Intern can expect this experience to provide broad exposure to nonprofit business operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on and eager professional comfortable with verbal and written communication and interested in listening and hearing from and about the rare disease community and broader stakeholders.

This intern will be able to research, write, and conduct basic analysis. Familiarity and comfort with using technology and social media are necessary as is a positive team style. This role requires an initiative-taking individual who can meet deadlines without constant supervision. (There are no micro-managers at RareRising!) We seek a responsible team member to assist us who is passionate about making a difference and ready to shine!

KEY RESULTS:

• Represent RareRising with a welcoming, supportive, and positive style
• Lead, complete, and present at least one impactful project
• Actively build outreach and partnerships that increase the awareness and support of RareRising
• Making ongoing recommendations for improvements and enhancements

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A RareRising Intern will be a valued part of our team and responsible for participating in general nonprofit responsibilities as well as lead, complete and present at least one impactful project during their internship.

Projects will be defined by interest and area of study. May be communications, research, education, management, science, or other. Examples include but are not limited to:

• Social Media Campaign
• Health Equity Research
• Burden of Rare Disease
• Program or Educational Topic

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Strong interpersonal & relationship-building skills
• Comfortable self-managing in an ever-evolving, fast-paced remote environment
• Proficient in social media platform management and analytics
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Mindfulness and detail conscious
• Capacity to think creatively and contribute innovative ideas
• Bilingual or proficiency in multiple languages is a plus (Spanish preferred)
• Ability to travel if necessary

CULTURE:

As an organization, we believe in the importance of building a strong and enduring culture where we value and recognize different perspectives. We personally and organizationally pledge to purposefully bring the following core values to our work:

• Demonstrate Servant Leadership in all roles
• Dedicate continuous efforts to living a culture of Trust
• Engage with and inspire Innovation
• Commit actively to achieving Results
• Act with Honesty and Integrity
• Foster Diversity and Inclusion within the team, partners, and those we serve
• Be our true and Authentic selves in what we say and do