Summer 2026 Intern - Event Planner (Southern California)
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, and we’re looking for passionate college students to join us this summer.
Our paid summer internship program is your chance to gain hands-on experience while supporting a powerful mission:
Finding cures. Saving children.
Why You’ll Love It:
Impactful Projects – Work on initiatives that truly make a difference.
Mentorship & Collaboration – Learn from teammates and leaders across departments.
Exclusive Leadership Chats – Connect with ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team.
Intern Innovation Project – Apply design thinking, collaborate with peers, and present to top executives.
Over 10 weeks, you’ll be immersed in ALSAC’s culture and build skills that set you apart.
Our program is recognized as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S. by WayUp and Yello—designed to be impactful, collaborative, and inspiring.
Internship Details:
Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday)
Pay: $17.48 hour
Work Location: This is a hybrid position where candidate can choose to report into the office in Santa Ana or Los Angeles.
Santa Ana: 201 E. Sandpointe Ave. Suite 300, Santa Ana, CA 92707
LA Office: 3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 840, Los Angeles, CA 90037
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: Make an Impact with ALSAC/St. Jude
Join a dynamic team that’s passionate about building relationships and creating unforgettable experiences to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Our team includes:
Philanthropic Advisors working on major gifts, planned giving, and bequests.
Development Specialist and Advisors driving donor engagement through exciting events like Radio campaigns, Dream Home Giveaways, Walk/Runs, Galas, Promotions, and Collegiate outreach.
We focus on high-impact partnerships, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and outreach to Asian American and Chicano/Latino/Hispanic communities.
What You’ll Do:
Create & Manage Social Media Content – Help shape our local Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn presence.
Boost Engagement – Assist with strategies to grow our online community.
Event Support – Get hands-on experience with logistics for major fundraising events, including:
Dream Home Giveaway
SoCal Walk/Run – September 2026
Invest in Hope Dinner – September 2026
Hope for the Children Dinner – September 2026
Team Recruitment & Cultivation – Help recruit and engage partners for our St. Jude Walk campaign.
Collaborate Closely – Work alongside Event leads to achieving campaign goals.
This internship is perfect for students who want real-world experience in nonprofit fundraising, event planning, and social media strategy—all while supporting a mission that saves lives.
Majors preferred: Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Communications, and any other related major
Skills preferred: Social Media, Microsoft Suite, Marketing