Job ID #: 17250 | Location: North Carolina – Charlotte |
Functional Area: Various | Department: Corporate and Distinguished Partners |
Position Type: Intern – Unpaid | Education Required: High School Diploma |
Experience Required: Less than 1 year | Relocation Provided: No |
Position Description
One hundred years ago, the American Cancer Society began the fight of a lifetime – the fight against cancer. After 100 years of saving lives and creating more birthdays, we’re leading the way in working tirelessly to transform cancer from deadly to treatable and from treatable to preventable. We want to finish the fight against Cancer. In fact, we’ve never been more ready to put the American Cancer Society out of business. That’s why we’re embarking on our most ambitious undertaking yet. Each year, we help cancer patients everywhere get the help they need when they need it. As the largest voluntary health organization, the American Cancer Society is passionately committed to saving lives from cancer. We are working to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays – a world where cancer never steals another year from anyone’s life. The ACS combines relentless passion with the wisdom of nearly a century of experience to make this vision a reality, and they get results. The ACS saves lives by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and fighting back. Thanks in part to this work; nearly 12 million cancer survivors and countless others who have avoided the disease will celebrate a birthday this year. As the official sponsor of birthdays, we know how important each and every birthday is! The right candidate for this internship will gain valuable experience learning about the planning and execution of fundraising events by working closely with the Corporate and Distinguished Events team in Charlotte. You will learn how to develop a plan for coordinating event logistics, how to research event venues and observe the Corporate and Distinguished Events team as they negotiate contracts for event facilities. You will shadow staff as they research organizations to recruit volunteers, a critical element of non-profit event planning. You will have the opportunity to observe the Corporate and Distinguished Events team coordinate with sponsors, donors, volunteers, and participants to plan and execute both small and large-scale events. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to coordinate multiple forms of electronic communication to engage sponsors and participants. Periodic reviews will be conducted to ensure that the student is meeting the goals and objectives of the internship. Timing of the internship will be a fixed duration contingent on the student’s schedule and needs, and not to exceed 6 months. Position Requirements • Enthusiasm and passion for non-profit organizations and fundraising All Interns Must meet the following requirements: The following information must be submitted upon application: Staff have a unique opportunity to save lives through direct mission impact while fulfilling personal and career objectives. The American Cancer Society values accountability and high performance and rewards those teams and team members who continually improve their capability and contribution. The American Cancer Society is also dedicated to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce to help achieve our mission. Save Lives. Fulfill Yours. ACS is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBT community, veterans, and people with disabilities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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