The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development InterninLas Vegas NV.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 general administrative support for communications and local special events including Great Dam Ride Cycle for Air SCALE THE STRAT Fight for Air Climb; assist in development of media material such as press releases fact sheets and briefing documents; Work to develop compelling media pitches and story angles.
This is an unpaid internship position requiring a minimum time commitment of ten (10) hours per week (flexible schedule) and must be eligible for course credit or fulfill an internship graduation requirement. This position is for Summer 2025 (Session II) and must be completed by July 11 2025 and Summer 2025 (Session III) and must be completed by August 15 2025.
PROJECTS
This is a great opportunity for the intern to enhance their skills in organization multitasking and communications. The intern can expect to develop confidence and marketable skills by engaging in or assisting with many of the following activities:
- Gain a basic understanding of the American Lung Association
- Become knowledgeable of mission development and communications efforts.
- Gain technical training by utilizing internal learning management system (LMS) to complete lung health education and program training curricula; Gain a basic understanding of Convio Brandhub and social media platforms.
- Participate in staff meetings and learning opportunities.
- Development
- Assist with general administrative support for the Great Dam Ride Cycle for Air SCALE THE STRAT Fight For Air Climb and LUNG FORCE Walks to gain exposure to specific events terminology.
- Assist in data entry tabling promotional events mailings event promotion dissemination and volunteer recruitment.
- Assist with brainstorming and providing creative ideas to execute a successful Great Dam Ride Cycle for Air SCALE THE STRAT Fight For Air Climb and LUNG FORCE Walks marketing recruitment and fundraising plan.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Gain basic understanding of Convio Brandhub and social media platforms.
- Learn more about NonProfit structure including mission development and communications efforts.
- Gain technical training by utilizing internal learning management system (LMS) to complete lung health education and program training curricula.
- Learn about team building and collaborating with staff.
- Learn how to develop communications for marketing social media and publications.
- Learn to cultivate relationships.
- Learn how to communicate in a professional office setting
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be working towards a bachelors degree in NonProfit Management Health Sciences
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 marketing business administration nonprofit management or related 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 smokefree workplace; all interns and volunteers must abstain from tobacco use in any form including vaping.
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
Required Experience:
Intern