Development Intern

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Intern in New York, NY. Working alongside members of the Metro New York/New Jersey Development Team, the intern will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education, and advocacy. The intern will assist the American Lung Association Development staff to execute fundraising and special event activities to gain experience in the field of non profit fundraising, event management, and communications.

This is an unpaid internship position requiring a minimum time commitment of 10 hours per week (flexible schedule) and must be eligible for course credit or fulfill a graduation requirement. This position is for Fall 2026 and must be completed by December 18, 2026.

PROJECTS  

This is a great opportunity for the intern to enhance their skills in organization, multi-tasking and communications. The intern can expect to develop confidence and marketable skills by engaging in or assisting with many of the following activities:

• Gain a basic understanding of the American Lung Association
  • Become knowledgeable of mission, development, and communications efforts.
  • Gain technical training by utilizing Microsoft Excel and Outlook and ALA databases.
  • Participate in staff meetings and learning opportunities.
• Communications 
  • Assist with general administrative support for communications to gain exposure to specific events terminology.
  • Assist in compiling and executing communications plans with participants and community partners.
  • Assist in the development of media materials such as social media posting and graphic design.
• Development
  • Assist with general administrative support for Fight For Air Climb to gain exposure to specific events terminology.
  • Assist in data entry, tabling promotional events, mailings, event promotion dissemination and volunteer recruitment.
  • Assist with brainstorming and providing creative ideas to execute a successful Fight For Air Climb marketing, recruitment, and fundraising plan.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:  

• Gain a basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
• Learn more about Non-Profit structure, including mission, development, and communications efforts.
• Gain technical training by utilizing Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneDrive.
• Learn about team building and collaborating with staff.
• Learn how to develop communications for community outreach and participant event marketing and management.
• Learn to cultivate relationships.
• Learn how to communicate in a professional office setting. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Must be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management, International Relations, Political Science, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Health, Tourism and Event Management, or related field.
• Must be eligible to receive college credit for internship.
• Qualified candidates must be enthusiastic, reliable, and interested in developing a career in Development, Public Relations, Events, or non-profit management.
• Qualified candidates should possess strong writing skills, attention to detail, and have a keen interest in the mission of the American Lung Association.
• Ability to multitask, perform in a team environment, and demonstrated willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently.
• Computer Proficiency – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (supplies)
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all interns and volunteers must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Required Documentation: Before unpaid internship begins, documentation from an accredited college or university will be required stating that this internship opportunity is eligible for course credit or fulfills an internship graduation requirement. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The American Lung Association is committed to employ, in its best judgment, the most suitable candidates for approved positions while engaging in recruitment and selection practices that are in compliance with all applicable employment laws. We are an equal opportunity employer: women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Policy Statement

It is the policy of the American Lung Association to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or physical and/or mental disabilities, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The American Lung Association will take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment and otherwise treat all individuals in the foregoing categories without discrimination in all employment practices. This policy applies in all Human Resources actions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation and training.