Development Intern

About the Role

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for an Development Intern in Charleston, SC. This unpaid internship position requires a minimum time commitment of 8 hours per week (flexible schedule) and must be eligible for course credit or fulfill a graduation requirement. This position will be for the spring semester, January 2027 through May 2027. This position will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.

Key Responsibilities

• Become knowledgeable of ALA mission, development, and communications efforts.
• Gain technical training by utilizing DonorDrive, 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:
• Lip Sync For Lungs (February 2027)
• Oxygen Ball (April 2027)
• Backpacks for Bright Futures (July 2027)

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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• DonorDrive
• One Cause
• Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher)

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, marketing, 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.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (supplies).
• Must abstain from tobacco use in any form.
• Must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless approved for medical or religious exemption.

Required Documentation

• Documentation from an accredited college or university stating that this internship opportunity is eligible for course credit or fulfills an internship graduation requirement.