Summer 2026 Intern - Events and Social Media (Baton Rouge, LA)

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 – 14333 Perkins Rd, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 

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: 

Specific Internship Description and Preferred Skills:  

Field Development creates and executes shared experiences in order to acquire and cultivate donors in each territory. Work with staff within the Gulf Coast office on various programs, including Dinners, Galas & Golf, St. Jude Dream Home Giveaways, Youth programs and Walk/Runs.   

Projects include:   

Assist the Dinners, Galas & Golf team by creating a social media strategy with posts for all DGG events.   

Work with the Fitness team by assisting in research and recruitment for St. Jude Walk/Run and completing outreach through TeamRasier.  Assist in vendor recruitment and outreach.   

Plan Thank You parties and create social media strategies for the Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Acadiana, Monroe, Lake Charles, and Shreveport St. Jude Dream Home Giveaways.  

Assist in recruitment and outreach for the 2025 St. Jude Leadership Society class. Brainstorm and work with high school students to finalize their fundraising campaigns.  

Support the office with the creation of social media community engagement posts for the regional Facebook and Instagram pages.  

Skills preferred: Excellent written and communication skills, experience working with Facebook Ad Center, Instagram Ad Center, Canva, and Microsoft Excel  

Majors preferred: Communications, Public Relations, Business, or any other related field of study