What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events and Fundraising Internship position at Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research?
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
FALL - NASHVILLE, TN
Rally Foundation was started by a simple yet powerful question from one mother to another,
"What can I do to help?"
Rally’s mission is to empower volunteers across the country to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and, ultimately, cures.
Join our team and answer the question.
Overview:
We are seeking an energetic individual pursuing a future career in nonprofit, event production, marketing, project management or similar field. The candidate must be committed to Rally’s mission and have a desire to serve our supporters and volunteers with compassion, integrity, and humility. This is a fast-paced, multi-faceted opportunity for a candidate who wants to work hard and gain unparalleled experience in a nonprofit setting.
Selected interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the area(s) of: business and non-profit management; development and fundraising; marketing & PR; logistics; professionalism; and community relations. Students currently enrolled towards a degree in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Public Administration, Social Work or other related areas of study.
Our internship program is an immersive experience lasting 12-14 weeks averaging 20 hours per week working in our office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A stipend is offered for the internship. Attendance at several of our special events is required. Additional in-office days may also be necessary.
Necessary Skills Include:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
- Strong organizational and research skills
- An ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
- Professional demeanor
- Eagerness to learn
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Available minimum 15 hours per week. Additional hours may be needed around our special event on October 7.
Rally offers customized internships based on the individual’s academic and career goals as well as availability.
Opportunities:
- Signature Events: Oversee the silent auction and assist with guest lists, mailings, vendor communications and logistics and sponsor benefits.
- Planning & Administrative Coordination: Document planning meetings, manage volunteer assignments, organize packing inventories, and handle post event communications. Other duties as assigned.
- On-Site Logistics & Operations: Execute auction set-up, assist with guest check-in and check-out, and serve as an active event-day runner for setup, teardown, and vendor support.
- Post-Event Wrap-Up: Facilitate post-event auction item distribution, and assist with vendor/sponsor appreciation efforts.
If you are interested in applying for Rally’s internship position, please submit an application with a resume and cover letter.
Please, no phone calls.