Careers at Schwartz Center

We are currently accepting applicants for the following positions:

Intern

Please see below for individual job descriptions
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Job Title: Intern
Location: 101 Merrimac Street, Suite 603
Boston, MA 02114
Hours: 8-12 Hours per week (preferably, but flexible)
Weekdays

***Note: Now accepting resumes for Winter '08.***

Responsibilities:
Intern will support both the Development and Program Coordinators. S/he will maintain the integrity of the donor database information and will prepare informational packets as well as press kits as needed. In addition, Intern will manage general clerical work such as filing, photocopying, faxing, mailings, and running errands to the main hospital campus and post office.

Spring & Summer:
During the spring and summer months, Intern will continue to work on general office tasks as well as tasks that relate to the annual dinner in the fall. Other events take place during these months that require preparation work.

Fall & Winter:
During the peak time at the organization, in preparation for the annual dinner, Intern will be responsible for several large mailings, database updates, and supporting the team which organizes the dinner. More hours may be required to fulfill the needs of the organization. Also the general office tasks will continue during this time. After the dinner, a clean-up/ reorganization of the office is needed. Attendance at the dinner may be required.

Requirements:
Candidate should have excellent problem solving and time management skills, and must be organized, detail-oriented and professional. S/he must be self-driven with a clear focus on quality. Maturity and reliability is necessary. Candidate must also have an interest or major in communication, fundraising and/or healthcare. S/he must have the ability to work in a small, fast-paced, deadline-driven office setting. Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred.

The Kenneth B. Schwartz Center:
The Schwartz Center is small non-profit organization, which is dedicated to strengthening the relationship between patients and caregivers through education, training and support programs for clinicians, and public education. Ken Schwartz was a health care attorney who died of lung cancer in 1995. Shortly before his death he established the Center to promote a health care system in which caregivers are compassionate, engaged and able to spend the necessary time with patients, addressing their medical and emotional needs. The Center raises its own funds through a major annual event in the fall, several smaller fundraising events throughout the year, and general direct mail fundraising appeals. A 24-member Board of Directors that includes many professionals and experts in the health care field oversees the Center.

If you are interested in this position contact: Emily Erwin, Development Coordinator, at 617-724-0249