Development Intern

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The American Lung Association has a great opportunity for a Development Intern (HI #2122-31U) to join our incredible team in Honolulu, HI. 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.

The intern will assist the American Lung Association development staff to execute event procurement, event marketing, grant applications, participant communications, and social media management activities to gain experience in the field of communications, event management and fundraising.

TYPE OF INTERNSHIP

Before an unpaid internship begins, documentation from an accredited college or university will be required stating that this internship opportunity is eligible for academic credit.

This is an unpaid internship position requiring a minimum time commitment of 8-15 hours per week (flexible schedule) and must be eligible for course credit. This position is for Summer 2022 and must be completed by August 12, 2022.

Projects:

This is a great opportunity for the intern to enhance their skills in organization, multi-tasking and communications. The intern can expect to develop confidence and marketable skills by engaging in or assisting with many of the following activities:

• Development
• Assist with general administrative support for the I Wear Turquoise Campaign and Outstanding Mother Awards to gain exposure to specific events terminology.
• Assist in data entry, mailings, event promotion dissemination and volunteer recruitment.
• Assist with brainstorming and providing creative ideas to execute a successful marketing, recruitment and fundraising plan for planned events.

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain a basic understanding of the American Lung Association
• Become knowledgeable of mission, development, and communications efforts.
• Gain technical training by utilizing internal event tracking and management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, social media and other fundraising technology platforms.
• Participate in staff meetings and learning opportunities.
• Learn more about Non-Profit structure, including mission, development, and communications efforts.
• Learn about team building and collaborating with staff.
• Learn how to develop communications for fundraising events.
• Learn to cultivate relationships.
• Learn how to communicate in a professional office setting.

Qualifications

• Must be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Marketing, Communications 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 the above, 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
• Ability to work independently
• Computer Proficiency - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (supplies)
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all interns and volunteers must abstain from tobacco use in any form and are also required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless approved for medical or religious exemption.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

In an e-mail include a cover letter and resume to (reference the EXACT title in the subject of email):

Email: angela.petersons@lung.org

The American Lung Association is dedicated to a diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V