Summer 2026 Intern

Event Planner, Peoria IL

Posted on 11/17/2025

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Compensation Overview

$14/hr

+ Paid Internship

Peoria, IL, USA

In Person

In-person internship based in Peoria, IL; 40 hours/week, Mon–Fri; no remote option.

At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.

We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Job Description

Join the team behind one of the most trusted nonprofit brands in the world. ALSAC is the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

Our paid summer internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting a powerful mission: Finding cures. Saving children.

What You’ll Experience:

Over 10 weeks, you’ll be immersed in ALSAC’s culture and work alongside passionate professionals. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Meaningful Projects that make a real impact

  • Mentorship & Collaboration with teammates and leaders across departments

  • Exclusive Chats with ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team

  • Intern Project where you’ll learn design thinking, collaborate with interns, and present to ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team

Named one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S. by WayUp and Yello, this program is designed to be impactful, collaborative, and inspiring.

Internship Details:

  • Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026

  • Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday)

  • Pay: $14/hour

  • Location: 4722 N. Sheridan Road Peoria, IL 61614

Application Process: 

After you submit your application and if eligible, you will be sent an email to complete a virtual video interview from HireVue. Your submission will be reviewed and if you are selected to move forward, you will be contacted for an interview with the hiring manager. Final candidates will be selected by April 1, 2026. For more information, visit stjude.org/alsacintern or contact [email protected].

Qualifications:

  • Must be undergraduate, graduate, or recent graduate (May 2026 eligible) 

  • Passionate about our mission 

  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Must be 18 years of age or older

Internship Focus:

This intern will be working with our Peoria, IL based team and establish skills needed to plan and execute in person fundraising events.

As an intern, you will have several various duties that may be assigned, but will provide general support to the team for the following programs:

  • Telethon: local marketing strategy input, participant management and engagement, sponsorship recruitment, logistics, and more – attendance event day is required(8/2/25)

  • St. Jude Runs: assist with event calendar, assist with newsletter, assist with social media, and more

  • St. Jude Rides: assist in preparation for first participant meeting, participant management and engagement and more

  • Golf: attend meeting(s), assist with side event dinner; event day logistics

  • Youth Programs: assist in planning and development of collegiate and high school programming and Teen Hour for the Telethon

Majors preferred: Marketing, Communications, Business, Non-profit Leadership, Recreation Management, or any other related field of study

Skills preferred: Office 365, social media, excel, written & verbal communication

Benefits & Perks

The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.

We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.

  • Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)​
  • 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
  • Exceptional Paid Time Off
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave
  • Infertility Treatment Program
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Education Assistance
  • Enterprise Learning and Development
  • And more

ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

No Search Firms:

ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.  All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.


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