Marketing and Event Intern

Position Overview

Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois is seeking a motivated and creative Marketing and Event Intern to assist in enhancing our outreach efforts and event coordination. This is a fantastic opportunity for students or individuals passionate about nonprofit work, marketing, and community engagement to gain hands-on experience while making a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing Support:
  • Design and create engaging flyers, social media posts, and promotional materials to increase awareness of events and programs.
  • Develop and schedule content for social media platforms to build a consistent and engaging online presence.
  • Assist in drafting and executing e-mail campaigns to promote events, programs, and organizational updates.
  • Assist in the creation, editing, and distribution of the monthly program calendar to ensure it accurately reflects upcoming events and programs.
  • Collaborate with program staff to gather accurate details and updates for the calendar.
• Event Planning Assistance:
  • Support the Event and Communications Manager in all aspects of event planning and execution, including logistics, vendor coordination, and volunteer management.
  • Help maintain event timelines, checklists, and budgets to ensure smooth execution.
  • Assist with on-site event activities, such as registration, setup, and breakdown, as needed.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Coordinate with staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders to support marketing and event initiatives.
  • Gather feedback from participants and stakeholders to improve future events and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficient in social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok etc.).
• Basic graphic design skills and familiarity with tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• A passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals impacted by cancer.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and event planning.
• Develop your professional skills and build a portfolio of work.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability.
• Collaborate and participate in training calls with marketing and event professionals from Cancer Support Community and Gilda’s Club affiliates across the country.
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of people facing cancer in our community.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter to Lexi Bull, Event and Communications Manager, lexi@csciowaillinois.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Join us in our mission to ensure no one faces cancer alone!