Summer 2026 Intern - Event Planner (Memphis, TN)

Additional Job Description

Join the team behind one of the most trusted nonprofit brands in the world. ALSAC is the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  

Our paid summer internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting a powerful mission: Finding cures. Saving children. 

What You’ll Experience: 

Over 10 weeks, you’ll be immersed in ALSAC’s culture and work alongside passionate professionals. Here’s what you can expect: 

Meaningful Projects that make a real impact 

Mentorship & Collaboration with teammates and leaders across departments 

Exclusive Chats with ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team 

Intern Project where you’ll learn design thinking, collaborate with interns, and present to ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team 

Named one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S. by WayUp and Yello, this program is designed to be impactful, collaborative, and inspiring. 

Internship Details: 

Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026 

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday) 

Pay: $14/hour 

Location: Hybrid – 1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 563, Memphis, TN 

Application Process:  

After you submit your application and if eligible, you will be sent an email to complete a virtual video interview from HireVue. Your submission will be reviewed and if you are selected to move forward, you will be contacted for an interview with the hiring manager. Final candidates will be selected by April 1, 2026. For more information, visit stjude.org/alsacintern or contact intern@alsac.stjude.org. 

Qualifications: 

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college/university or May 2026 graduate    

Passionate about our mission  

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously 

Must be 18 years of age or older 

Internship Focus:  

The Delta Area creates and executes best-in-class fundraising and awareness events to acquire and cultivate donors in W. Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. The Delta Area team focuses on funding the mission of St. Jude through Dinners, Galas & Golf tournaments, St. Jude Dream Home Giveaways, youth and collegiate programs as well as fitness and endurance events like the St. Jude Walk and St. Jude Memphis Marathon weekend. This role will give the ideal candidate first-hand experiences that aid in the development of core fundraising and non-profit development skills. 

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Responsibilities include:   

Campaign Development + Support 

Assist in the development and execution of communication strategies to activate participants and fundraisers 

Create promotional materials 

Reimagine and assist with social media strategies to promote events 

Assist with recommitting teams 

Assist with research and confirmation of teams from local groups and organizations 

Engage with key team leaders to maximize support for fundraising initiatives 

Event Planning and Management 

Learn and execute best practices for fundraising dinners, galas and golf tournaments 

Support core event planning work and event logistics 

Work in collaboration with a team to manage best-in-class fundraisers that engage and activate donor support 

Volunteer Recruitment + Cultivation 

Develop and execute a plan to recruit volunteers for support of Area events 

Build a year round stewardship calendar for the Delta Area cadre of volunteers that provides acknowledgement and appreciation for their efforts. 

Majors preferred: Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Social Media, Non-Profit Management, Communications, Social Sciences 

Skills preferred: Strong written + verbal communication skills, Customer focused-mindset, Marketing + Promotions to include social media.