Fall 2024 Intern - Business Development and Fundraising

Posted:
8/23/2024, 9:30:46 AM

Location(s):
Tennessee, United States ⋅ Memphis, Tennessee, United States ⋅ North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany ⋅ Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.

We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Job Description

Interns join a mission where they learn more about how we’ve become one of the most trusted nonprofits brands in the industry. 

ALSAC’s Program offers an immersive experience where interns experience our culture, contribute to organization’s goals through projects, and build relationships with team members and senior leadership. Interns are assigned to a day-to-day manager where they are with provided meaningful assignments. Interns will truly understand what it's like to be a part of the ALSAC/St.Jude. ALSAC/St.Jude was selected as the 100 best internship programs in the U.S. in 2022 by WayUp and Yello.

  • Start Date: October 11, 2024

  • Hours: 20 hours a week (Monday-Friday) 

  • Pay Rate: Based on work location 

  • Work Location: Office at Crosstown Concourse Building

  • Address: 1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 563, Memphis, TN

Application Process: 

After you submit your application and if you meet requirements, you will be sent an email to complete a virtual video interview from HireVue. Your submission will be reviewed and if you are selected to move forward, you will be contacted for a Zoom interview with the hiring manager. Final candidates will be selected by October 1, 2024. For more information, visit stjude.org/alsacintern or contact [email protected].

Requirements:

  • A passion for our mission! 

  • Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.

  • Must be comfortable with Zoom and Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Power Point. 

  • Actively participate in the Summer Intern Innovation Project through cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders and your assigned project. 

  • Ability to work in a team environment but also work strong independently. 

  • Ability to be organized and detailed to balance several projects simultaneously. 

  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality. 

  • Must be 18 years of age or older. 

Specific Internship Description and Preferred Skills:

Field Development creates and executes shared experiences in order to acquire and cultivate donors in a given territory. The Delta office focuses on funding the mission of St. Jude with various programs, including Dinners, Galas & Golf, St. Jude Dream Home Giveaways, Youth programs and Walk/Runs.  

Responsibilities include:   

St. Jude Walk/Run Support 

  • Assist in execution of communication strategies to lapsed participants for the St. Jude Walk/Run 

  • Work with lead staff to create promotional materials 

  • Reimagine and assist with social media strategies to promote event 

  • Assist with recommitting teams 

  • Assist with prospecting for school teams and community teams 

  • Outreach calls to participants and team captains  

 

Social Media Strategy and Calendar for Spring  

  • Create social media strategy using a content calendar for Facebook and Instagram  

  • Engage in Regional St. Jude Heroes, TN, MS and AR Regional Facebook pages   

  • Work with staff to include all region events and strategies into content calendar  

St. Jude Dream Home Campaign Support   

  • Create and manage social media strategy that recognizes both national and local St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway partners and promotes active ticket sales   

Dinner, Gala, Golf Auction Support  

  • Assisting with pre-event needs for our Dinner, Golf, Gala team   

  • Manages Silent Auction Internal Procedures   

  

Majors preferred: Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Social Media, Non-Profit Management, Communications  

Skills preferred: Customer Service, Marketing, Social Media-Facebook and Instagram, Microsoft Outlook  

Benefits & Perks

The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.

We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.

  • Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)​
  • 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
  • Exceptional Paid Time Off
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave
  • Infertility Treatment Program
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Education Assistance
  • Enterprise Learning and Development
  • And more

ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

No Search Firms:

ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.  All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc

Website: https://stjude.org/

Headquarter Location: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1962

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Charity ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit