Development Intern - Spring 2027

American Lung Association • Independence, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The American Lung Association is seeking a Development Intern to support its Cleveland Development Team in Independence, Ohio, during Spring 2027. The intern will assist with special-event marketing and fundraising activities while gaining experience in nonprofit development. The internship is unpaid, requires 10–20 hours per week on a flexible schedule, and must be completed by May 2027. The position is hybrid, combining in-person and virtual work. Applicants must be eligible to receive college credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through the internship.

The intern will learn about the American Lung Association’s mission, development, and communications work, as well as nonprofit structure, team collaboration, relationship cultivation, and professional communication. Assignments may include communications and administrative support, event marketing and promotion, mailings, data entry, volunteer recruitment, and planning and fundraising support for the Fight For Air Climb, LUNG FORCE Walk, and Celebrity Golf Tournament.

Before the unpaid internship begins, the intern must provide documentation from an accredited college or university confirming that the opportunity is eligible for course credit or fulfills an internship graduation requirement. The American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; unpaid interns and volunteers must abstain from tobacco use in any form. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• Working toward a bachelor's degree in Non-Profit Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Eligible to receive college credit for the internship or fulfill an internship graduation requirement; documentation from an accredited college or university is required before the internship begins.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and interested in developing a career in planning, marketing, communications, or nonprofit management.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Keen interest in the American Lung Association’s mission.
• Ability to multitask, work in a team environment, learn willingly, and work independently.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds of supplies.
• Unpaid interns must abstain from tobacco use in any form.

Responsibilities

• Gain a basic understanding of the American Lung Association and become knowledgeable about its mission, development, and communications efforts.
• Provide general administrative support for communications and gain exposure to event terminology.
• Assist with compiling media lists, media calendars, and communications plans.
• Contribute creative ideas for communications efforts related to events.
• Provide general administrative support for the Fight For Air Climb, LUNG FORCE Walk, and Celebrity Golf Tournament.
• Assist with marketing, event promotion, mailings, data entry, and volunteer recruitment for the three events.
• Contribute ideas and support event planning, fundraising, and recruitment efforts.
• Collaborate with staff and develop professional communication and relationship-cultivation skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern