Development Intern

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Intern in Charlotte, NC.

About the role

Working alongside members of the Development Team, the intern will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education, and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the American Lung Association Development staff to execute fundraising, donor stewardship, and event planning activities.
• Gain experience in the field of communications, PR, and nonprofit management.

Qualifications

• Must be working towards a bachelor's degree in Non-Profit Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Health, Public Relations, Hospitality, 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 nonprofit management, communications, public relations, or similar field.
• 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

• Learn more about nonprofit structure, including mission, development, and communications efforts.
• Learn about team building and collaborating with staff.
• Learn how to develop communications for email fundraising campaigns, press releases and event promotion/marketing.
• Learn to cultivate relationships.
• Learn how to communicate in a professional business setting.

Skills

• Become knowledgeable of ALA mission, development, and communications efforts.
• Gain technical training by utilizing One Cause, Donor Drive, and Microsoft applications.
• Participate in staff meetings and learning opportunities.
• Assist with event support to gain exposure to specific event terminology, understanding of planning and execution of large-scale events, and recruitment/stewardship of event participants for:
• LUNG FORCE Turquoise Tasting (November 2026)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The American Lung Association is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the American Lung Association to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or physical and/or mental disabilities, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.