Intern

Event Planner

Posted on 11/17/2025

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Compensation Overview

$17/hr

+ Hourly

Los Angeles, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Orange, CA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; candidate may report to either Santa Ana or Los Angeles offices.

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, and we’re looking for passionate college students to join us this summer.

Our paid summer internship program is your chance to gain hands-on experience while supporting a powerful mission:

Finding cures. Saving children.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Impactful Projects – Work on initiatives that truly make a difference.

  • Mentorship & Collaboration – Learn from teammates and leaders across departments.

  • Exclusive Leadership Chats – Connect with ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team.

  • Intern Innovation Project – Apply design thinking, collaborate with peers, and present to top executives.

Over 10 weeks, you’ll be immersed in ALSAC’s culture and build skills that set you apart.

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

Internship Details:

  • Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026

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

  • Pay: $17.48hour

  • Work Location: This is a hybrid position where candidate can choose to report into the office in Santa Ana or Los Angeles. 

Santa Ana: 201 E. Sandpointe Ave. Suite 300, Santa Ana, CA 92707

LA Office:3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 840, Los Angeles, CA 90037

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 currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college/university or May 2026 graduate   

  • Passionate about our mission 

  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Must be 18 years of age or older

Internship Focus: Make an Impact with ALSAC/St. Jude

  • Join a dynamic team that’s passionate about building relationships and creating unforgettable experiences to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

  • Our team includes:

  • Philanthropic Advisors working on major gifts, planned giving, and bequests.

  • Development Specialist and Advisors driving donor engagement through exciting events like Radio campaigns, Dream Home Giveaways, Walk/Runs, Galas, Promotions, and Collegiate outreach.

  • We focus on high-impact partnerships, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and outreach to Asian American and Chicano/Latino/Hispanic communities.

What You’ll Do:

  • Create & Manage Social Media Content – Help shape our local Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn presence.

  • Boost Engagement – Assist with strategies to grow our online community.

  • Event Support – Get hands-on experience with logistics for major fundraising events, including: 

  • Dream Home Giveaway

  • SoCal Walk/Run – September 2026

  • Invest in Hope Dinner – September 2026

  • Hope for the Children Dinner – September 2026

  • Team Recruitment & Cultivation – Help recruit and engage partners for our St. Jude Walkcampaign.

  • Collaborate Closely – Work alongside Event leadsto achieving campaign goals.

  • This internship is perfect for students who want real-world experience in nonprofit fundraising, event planning, and social media strategy—all while supporting a mission that saves lives.

Majors preferred: Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Communications, and any other related major

Skills preferred: Social Media, Microsoft Suite, Marketing

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.