Development Intern - Spring 2027

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Intern in Independence, OH. Working alongside members of the Cleveland 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 Cleveland Development staff to execute special events marketing and fundraising activities to gain experience in the field of non-profit development.

This is an unpaid internship position requiring a minimum time commitment of 10 - 20 hours per week (flexible schedule) and must be eligible for course credit or fulfill a graduation requirement. This position is for Spring 2027 and must be completed by May 2027.

LOCATION: This position will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work. 

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.
• Communications
  • Assist with general administrative support for communications to gain exposure to specific events terminology.
  • Assist in compiling media lists, media calendars and communications plans.
  • Assist with brainstorming and providing creative ideas to execute communications efforts for events.
• Development
  • Assist with 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 all three events.
  • Assist with brainstorming creative ideas and supporting event planning, fundraising and recruitment efforts to help ensure successful events.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Learn more about Non-Profit structure, including mission, development, and communications efforts.
• Learn about team building and collaborating with staff.
• 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, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, 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 planning, marketing, communications, 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 a demonstrated willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently.
• Computer Proficiency – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (supplies)
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all unpaid interns and volunteers must abstain from tobacco use in any form.

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.