Development Intern

Skills

• Gain a basic understanding of the American Lung Association
• Become knowledgeable of mission, development, and communications efforts
• Gain technical training by utilizing Microsoft Excel and Outlook and other ALA databases
• Participate in staff meetings and learning opportunities
• Communications: Assist with general administrative support for communications to gain exposure to specific events terminology
• Assist in the development of media materials such as social media content and graphic design
• Assist in compiling media lists, media calendars and communications plans
• Assist with brainstorming and providing creative ideas to execute communications efforts for events, programs and advocacy efforts for teams throughout the Western Division
• Development: Assist with general administrative support for the ALA Pickleball Tournament and Gala and LUNG FORCE Walk to gain exposure to specific events terminology
• Aid in data entry, tabling promotional events, mailings, event promotion dissemination and volunteer recruitment
• Assist with brainstorming and providing creative ideas to execute a successful LUNG FORCE Walk marketing, recruitment, and fundraising plan

Qualifications

• Must be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Health, or related field
• Must be eligible to receive college credit for internship
• Qualified candidates must be enthusiastic, reliable, and interested in developing a career in Development, Public Relations, or non-profit management
• Qualified candidates should possess strong writing skills, attention to detail, and have a keen interest in the mission of the American Lung Association
• Ability to multitask, perform in a team environment, and a demonstrated willingness to learn
• Computer Proficiency – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (supplies)

Learning Outcomes

• Gain a basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms
• Learn more about Non-Profit structure, including mission, development, and communications efforts
• Gain technical training by utilizing Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneDrive
• Learn about team building and collaborating with staff
• Learn how to develop communications for community outreach and participant event marketing and management
• Learn to cultivate relationships
• Learn how to communicate in a professional office setting