Intern-Collegiate Event Work Study Program (Various US Locations)

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Job Description

Collegiate Event Work Study Program | Apply today for a paid on-campus internship opportunity with ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! As an Intern you will learn from experts who have helped us become one of America’s top healthcare charities while supporting the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

During this internship, you will spearhead the launch of a new St. Jude Collegiate Event by founding a registered student organization and implementing a high-impact fundraising initiative. You will be responsible for driving towards a $25,000 fundraising goal through peer-to-peer efforts and sponsorships, while building a strong foundation for a future-state volunteer-led event. This role requires strategic planning, leadership, and community engagement to ensure long-term success. The primary goal in the first year is to establish a sustainable model for annual campus involvement and fundraising.

In this role, you will work directly with the NextGen Program Team to stand up the fundraising event, gaining valuable mentorship and support throughout the process. The internship includes the opportunity to collaborate with campus and student leaders, fostering a vibrant community that champions the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Interns will receive hands-on experience in:

· Event planning and execution

· Peer-to-peer fundraising techniques

· Social media and digital engagement strategies

· Community building and volunteer management

Outstanding performance in this role may lead to an opportunity to visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, offering a firsthand look at the impact of your efforts and the lifesaving work being done at the hospital. Interns will receive additional St. Jude swag and access to exclusive St. Jude opportunities as fundraising and recruitment milestones are achieved, see details below.

About the Internship:

This internship invites student leaders to work closely with our Next Generation Engagement team to create and execute impactful fundraising events for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our goal is to acquire and cultivate the next generation of St. Jude supporters through the expansion of the St. Jude mission on college and university campuses.

NextGen Team Vision: To ensure every generation has an introduction to, an experience with and a clear understanding of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

NextGen Team Mission: Your Passion, Our Mission: To attract the next generation of St. Jude supporters by providing engaging fundraising activations that harness the passions of our diverse audience in a genuine way. We create fun and meaningful activations that ignite a lifelong affinity in the next generation of St. Jude supporters.

Internship Requirements:

· A passion for our mission!

· Must be actively enrolled, and in good standing, in an accredited college or university, as a sophomore, junior, or senior, upon date of hire and for the duration of the 12-month program, ending on August 8th (date TBD).

· This in-person on-campus internship opportunity is for actively-enrolled students on an accredited college or university campus, who are 18 years of age or older.

· This is a 12-month obligation that begins Monday, September 22nd and ends Friday, August 8th, 2026. · Must be a high character individual with a strong value system that is reflected both in person and across social media platforms.

· Candidates are required to maintain confidentiality and integrity when effectively managing internal and external relationships.

· Must be available to work up to 10 hours/week within the United States for the entire 12-month internship. We do not accept students studying abroad at any time for the duration of the internship.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

· Candidate should possess strong relationships with student and faculty leaders, a general awareness of the organizational policies on campus and an entrepreneurial energy.

· Candidates should display professionalism in all interactions as a part of the St. Jude Brand.

· Experience and comfort in public speaking to large crowds and organizations with clear communication of St. Jude mission and campus efforts.

· Proven leadership and successful fundraising experience in the peer-to-peer space.

· Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

Majors preferred but not limited to:

Marketing, Business, Communications, Data Analytics, Non-Profit Management

Skills preferred but not limited to:

Collaboration, Creativity, Self-Starter, Problem Solving/Solution Focused, Innovative, Effective Communication Skills, Adaptability, Organizational Skills

Intern candidates that meet the minimum requirements will receive information from our hiring team according to our application timeline below. Applicants who do not meet the requirements will receive an email of regret from our hiring team.

Student Benefits

*Benefits are earned based upon job performance, to be evaluated on a regular basis with student management.

· Opportunity to visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital campus

· Exclusive St. Jude swag

· Letter of recommendation from ALSAC/St. Jude team

· Networking opportunities with ALSAC leadership

· Invitations to ALSAC/St. Jude events, may include but not limited to a gala, golf tournament, Walk, etc.

· Professional development and learning courses provided by ALSAC

Benefits & Perks

The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.

We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.

• Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)​
• 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
• Exceptional Paid Time Off
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Infertility Treatment Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance
• Enterprise Learning and Development
• And more

ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

No Search Firms:

ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.  All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.