At the American Cancer Society, saving lives is our mission. We achieve our mission by drawing on our humanity. Humanity made up of courage, determination, innovation, passion, empathy, and caring. These are the values that give us the advantage over cancer.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.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Work with Community Development Representatives on special projects focused on fundraising efforts, sponsorship efforts, and other projects that may arise
- Work with local Community Development Representatives to develop marketing materials for local events including but not limited to brochures, business cards, pamphlets, social media posts, event materials, etc.
- Coordinates on-going production of annual American Cancer Society events by creating brochures and flyers and distributing throughout, working with field staff to ensure all related products are produced correctly and in a timely manner
- Create Social Media content for local events
- Manage Social Media Outlets for multiple local events
- Utilize Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to help gain awareness of local events and to help people get involved in the fight against cancer
- Work with staff partners and local media to promote local ACS events and programs
- Work under direct supervision of Community Development Manager.
- Will require hours spent in the ACS office as well as independent work performed outside of the office environment
Educational Background:
Full-time student, If you are an undergraduate student you have completed your freshman year of college;
Skills/Experience:
- Skills: Creativity; writing/communication skills; computer skills; able to work independently; as well as in a team environment; social media background; marketing background or major
- Normal Work Schedule: Normal working hours are 8:30 am-4:30 pm; work schedule for this internship is flexible. Hours can and will extend beyond normal working hours. 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.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 16 2018
Active Until:
Nov 16 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Cancer Society
industry:
Nonprofit