Development Intern

Job Description

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Intern in Charleston, South Carolina. Alongside members of the Development team, you 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 fundraising, donor stewardship, and event planning activities to gain experience in the field of communications, PR, and non-profit management.

This is an unpaid internship position requiring a minimum time commitment of 8 hours per week (flexible schedule) and must be eligible for course credit. This position will be for the spring semester, May 9, 2025 through August 6, 2025

PROJECTS

This is a great opportunity for the intern to enhance their skills in event planning, organization, multi-tasking, and communications. The intern can expect to gain a basic understanding of the American Lung Association, as well as develop confidence and marketable skills by engaging in or assisting with many of the following activities:

Become knowledgeable of ALA mission, development, and communications efforts

Gain technical training by utilizing Convio, One Cause, 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:

Charleston Oxygen Ball (May 2025)

Backpacks for Bright Futures (August 2025)

LUNG FORCE Run/Walk (November 2025)

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.

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 non-profit 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

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.

Required Documentation:

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

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The American Lung Association is dedicated to a diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V