Streaming, Esports, Content Creation Intern

Title: Streaming, Esports, Content Creation Intern

Organization: Parkinson’s Foundation

Location: Remote

Area of Focus: Content Creation, Livestreaming, Gaming, Social Media, and Fundraising support to benefit people with Parkinson’s

Language:  English

Start date: Summer 2025/Fall 2025

Paid or Unpaid: Paid 

Description: The Parkinson’s Foundation is looking for an exceptional intern to work directly with the Parkinson’s Champions team to develop and implement our Stream4PD program - livestreaming fundraising events. The position will work on engaging content creators, gaming and variety streamers through Twitch and YouTube, overseeing the Parkinson’s Champions Discord server, driving fundraising through Tiltify, providing basic administrative and technical support, and exploring avenues for future growth in the livestreaming space. This is an opportunity for someone interested in building a non-profit resume, strengthening their background in the livestreaming and gaming industry, and gaining fundraising experience. All work can be remote and online, and we’re looking for a commitment of 8 to 10 hours a week. 

About the Parkinson’s Foundation: Our mission is to make life better for people with Parkinson’s disease through expert care and research. Everything we do helps people actively enjoy life with their friends, families, children, and grandchildren until there is a tomorrow without Parkinson's.

About Parkinson’s Champions: Parkinson’s Champions participate in the Parkinson’s Foundation’s community fundraising and endurance programs to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Together, Parkinson’s Champions have hosted more than 150 annual community fundraisers across the country, run more than 15,000 miles and raised more than $25 million to help make lives better for people living with Parkinson’s.

Requirements: We are looking for an intern to focus specifically on livestreaming, who will report directly to the National Director of Fundraising Events. The ideal candidate will have these attributes:

• Knowledge of and interest in current trends in the content creation, gaming and livestreaming space
• Experience with and comfort operating within social media platforms including Twitch, Discord, Tiltify, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and others
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Self-starter who takes initiative, can solve problems self-sufficiently, but takes direction well
• Strong communication skills and willingness to engage with community members through email, phone, social media messaging, and video-chat platforms 
• Experience with fundraising, nonprofits, social media, and/or graphic design a plus

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include: 

• Remote work from their home office/computer
• Oversee the Parkinson’s Champions Discord server and engage positively and promptly with users
• Research trends and professionals in the content creation space
• Recruit content creators, gaming and variety streamers through email, phone, Twitter, and other social media channels
• Learn and practice fundraising best practices
• Provide basic administrative and technical support to fundraisers and other team members
• Create social media content

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email resume and a short description of your experience with content creation, streaming and gaming, and why you'd like to join our team to employment@parkinson.org. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate, “Streaming intern” in the subject line.

The Parkinson’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our culture and in our work on behalf of people with Parkinson's disease.