Our work is important. And so are the people doing it. The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our singular mission: to end the pain and suffering of cancer. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled. We value our employees and nearly 2 million volunteers around the globe that have stood with us through the years, and we will not rest until the fight is won. And that day is drawing nearer.
- Learn how Relay For Life Community Managers review event data from previous years and determine untapped potential for variety of community, college, and feeder events (Schools vs. Cancer, Bark For Life, Swim For Life, Coaches vs. Cancer etc.).
- Observe trends in and discuss with Relay For Life Community Managers ideas on how to increase fundraising and mission education through events.
- Use Facebook, Twitter, and other social media outlets.
- Learn ways to retain volunteers through recognition.
- Students will have an opportunity to generate their own volunteer recognition ideas.
- Shadow Relay For Life Community Managers on how to execute large scale events and during processes involving recruitment of sponsorships, teams, and committee members for the territory.
- Administrative assistance. -
- Periodic reviews will be conducted to ensure that the intern is meeting the goals and objectives of this internship
- The student will work weekly based upon hours that their class schedule allows to be discussed with hiring manager and the intern must supply proof that the internship is needed for college credit.
Specific skills/qualifications/majors for internship position:
- Internship is nonpaid, but candidates can receive school credit.
- Must be experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must have computer skills and willing to learn American Cancer Society websites.- Must possess customer service and marketing skills.
- Must have background knowledge of marketing procedures and business management knowledge.
- Must become familiar with and abide by HIPAA guidelines during their internship due to the confidential nature of the situations they may encounter.
- Must possess background knowledge of ACS programs and services and events, mainly Relay For Life, as well as be able to speak to the mission statement of the organization.
- Must be willing to operate in different departments (Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Mission Delivery, Distinguished Events, etc.) in the organization to gain the most knowledge necessary to ensure a complete internship experience.
Preferred intern days/times
- Ideal minimum hours would be between 8-16 hours a week, Monday- Thursday, Should be in the office at least once a week, but permitted to work from home with prior approval.
All Interns Must meet the following requirements:
- Have a minimum of a B average (cumulative 3.0 on 4.0 scale);
- Plan to continue their education in the following term/semester
- Note: an internship assignment may coincide with the student’s last term/trimester, but student must disengage upon graduation.
We are committed to providing staff with fulfilling opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact in their local communities.