Development Intern (Summer/Fall 2025)

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Intern in Seattle, Washington. Alongside members of the Development 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 Development staff to execute fundraising activities to gain experience in the field of communications and special event planning.

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. This position is for one Summer 2025 Semester and must be completed by the end of Summer or Fall semester.

PROJECTS

Skills

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 special event databases and social media platforms.
• Participate in staff meetings and learning opportunities.
• Development
• Assist with general administrative support for the Reach the Beach WA event 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 Cycle For Air, marketing, recruitment and fundraising plan.
  

Learning Outcomes

• Gain a basic understanding of Donor Drive, Brandhub and social media platforms.
• Learn more about Non-Profit structure, including mission, development, and communications efforts.
• Gain technical training by utilizing event management software.
• Learn about team building and collaborating with staff.
• Learn how to develop communications for social media platforms, volunteer recruitment, and participant recruitment.
• 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/ marketing, 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 fundraising, communications, marketing, 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 interns and volunteers must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping, and are also required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless approved for medical or religious exemption.
  
  

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