Special Events Intern, Greater Los Angeles Chapter
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Greater Los Angeles Chapter is seeking unpaid interns to join a dedicated and creative team throughout the year. The intern will support a small team in planning various events for campaigns such as Man & Woman of the Year, Jack Wagner Celebrity Golf Classic, and the Light The Night Walk that are designed to raise money, promote awareness of the LLS mission and honor blood cancer patients, their families and friends.
This is an ideal position for a candidate interested in pursuing a career in non-profit, fundraising/development, event coordination and/or public relations while making a difference in the lives of people living with and affected by blood cancers.
We are looking for an organized and creative self-starter who can manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively with a diverse audience. The intern should have a strong work ethic, maintain attention to detail, and be able to work independently as well as a part of a team. Applicants who are proficient in Microsoft Office (including Publisher and Excel) and have some experience in event planning, marketing, customer service and/or graphic design are encouraged to apply.
The Intern's primary duties & responsibilities will involve (depending on the season):
- Coordinating logistical aspects of various events such as securing in-kind donations, recruiting volunteers, preparing event materials, reviewing vendor quotes, etc.
- Helping with day-of-event logistics
- Creating and updating campaign materials, including: correspondence, promotional packets and flyers using Microsoft Publisher, Word and Excel
- Updating campaign websites (training provided, no coding involved)
- Assisting in activities aimed at recruiting new walkers/teams and recommitment of previous participants
- Preparing materials (calendars, binders, etc.) for Executive Committee members
- Assisting in maintaining relationships with retail balloon partners and weekly fulfillment of materials
- Working with local businesses to facilitate involvement with our campaigns
- Preparing mailings to be sent to potential participants and donors
- Supporting all campaign staff as needed
Hours:
10 – 20 hours a week during office hours (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) plus some events on weekday evenings or weekends when your schedule allows; preferably to work at least 3-5 months.
Location:
6033 W Century Blvd, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (near LAX);
This is an unpaid internship
– parking and mileage reimbursement is included
Applicant Instructions:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Kimberly Ingram
Events Manager
kimberly.ingram@lls.org
Phone: (310) 846-4717
Fax: (310) 342-5801, Attn: Kimberly Ingram
In the cover letter, please include the following: days/hours available, start date/end date, and why you are interested in interning for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
