Communications Intern

1 month ago

Chicago, United States American Lung Association Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Communications Intern in Chicago, IL. Alongside members of the Marketing & Communications team, you 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, Division staff to execute marketing and communications activities to gain experience in the field of communications.

This is an unpaid internship position requiring a minimum time commitment of 15 hours per week (flexible schedule) and must be eligible for course credit or fulfill an internship graduation requirement. This position is for the Fall 2024 Semester and must be completed by the end of the academic term (December).

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 media monitoring platforms, social media platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Participate in staff meetings and learning opportunities.

Communications

  • Assist with general administrative support for communications to gain exposure to specific events terminology.
  • Assist in the development of media materials such as press releases and media alerts, facts sheets and talking points, and work to develop compelling media pitches and story angles.
  • Assist in compiling media clips, updating media lists, developing communications reports, and executing tasks in communications plans.
  • Assist with brainstorming and providing creative ideas to execute communications efforts for events, programs and advocacy efforts for teams.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  • Gain a basic understanding of media monitoring and social media platforms.
  • Learn more about Non-Profit structure, including mission, development, and communications efforts.
  • Gain technical training by utilizing the best practices for media relations, including media planning, developing media materials, pitching media, following up and compiling communications reports.
  • Learn about team building and collaborating with staff.
  • Learn how to develop communications for American Lung Association fundraising events, educational programs and advocacy efforts.
  • 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, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field
  • Qualified candidates must be enthusiastic, reliable, and interested in developing a career in public relations, communications, marketing, non-profit management, or related field
  • 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 interns and volunteers must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Required Documentation:

Before an 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.

Questions? For more details about this role please reach out to alahr@lung.org

The American Lung Association is dedicated to a diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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