Development Intern

American Lung Association • Charleston, SC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The American Lung Association is seeking a Development Intern in Charleston, South Carolina, to work alongside the Development Team. This unpaid internship provides experience in fundraising, donor stewardship, event planning, marketing, communications, public relations, and nonprofit management in support of the Association’s mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

The internship is for the spring semester, January 2027 through May 2027, with a minimum commitment of 8 hours per week on a flexible schedule. The position combines in-person and virtual work. Interns must be eligible to receive course credit or fulfill a graduation requirement, with documentation from an accredited college or university required before the internship begins.

The intern will learn about the Association’s mission, development, and communications work; receive training with DonorDrive, OneCause, and Microsoft applications; participate in staff meetings and learning opportunities; and assist with event planning and support. Events include Lip Sync For Lungs in February 2027, Oxygen Ball in April 2027, and Backpacks for Bright Futures in July 2027. Learning opportunities include developing fundraising and promotional communications, cultivating relationships, collaborating with staff, and communicating in a professional business setting.

The American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace. Interns and volunteers must abstain from tobacco use in any form and must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved for a medical or religious exemption. The Association is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Requirements

• Must be working toward a bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Health, Public Relations, Hospitality, or a related field.
• Must be 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.
• Must commit to at least 8 hours per week during the spring semester, January 2027 through May 2027.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and interested in developing a career in nonprofit management, marketing, communications, public relations, or a similar field.
• Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and a keen interest in the American Lung Association’s mission.
• Ability to multitask, work in a team environment, and demonstrate willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds of supplies.
• Must abstain from tobacco use in any form.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

Responsibilities

• Become knowledgeable about the American Lung Association’s mission, development, and communications efforts.
• Receive technical training using DonorDrive, OneCause, and Microsoft applications.
• Participate in staff meetings and learning opportunities.
• Assist with event support, including learning event terminology and the planning and execution of large-scale events.
• Assist with recruitment and stewardship of event participants for Lip Sync For Lungs, Oxygen Ball, and Backpacks for Bright Futures.
• Develop communications for email fundraising campaigns, press releases, and event promotion and marketing.
• Cultivate relationships and collaborate with staff.
• Communicate in a professional business setting.

What This Job Offers

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