Development and Events Intern

Spring Internship Description – Nashville 2019

Special Events Intern

Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research - Nashville

Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research (“Rally”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, empowers volunteers across the country to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and, ultimately, cures.

Rally is looking for an intern to assist with Rally’s spring signature event and fundraising programs. 

We are seeking an energetic individual pursuing a future career in nonprofit, event production, marketing, project management or similar field. The candidate must be committed to Rally’s mission and have a desire to serve our supporters and volunteers with compassion, integrity, and humility. This is a fast-paced, multi-faceted opportunity for a candidate who wants to work hard and gain unparalleled experience in a nonprofit setting.

Necessary Skills Include:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Strong organizational and research skills
• An ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Adobe InDesign knowledge a plus
• Social Media Experience on all major platforms
• Professional demeanor
• Eagerness to learn
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Available at least 20 hours per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and organize auction item inventory for annual spring signature event, Rally On the Runway, acting as point of communication with Auction Committee and auction item donors
• Work with Auction Software company to build event silent auction website
• Assist with preparing and coordinating logistics for spring signature event
• Research live auctioneer options and secure auctioneer for Rally’s fall and future spring signature events
• Attend Rally On the Runway committee meetings as needed
• Other tasks assigned by Rally staff

Additional Opportunities:

• Assist with Rally Kid program
• Write and send email blasts
• Assist with coordination and logistics of fundraising programs

This is an unpaid internship however there is a small stipend that is paid during the internship.

Please, no phone calls. Emails inquires only to millie@rallyfoundation.org.