Events & Community Engagement Intern (Remote | Select On-Site Opportunities)
Childhood Cancer Society, Broken Arrow, OK, United States
Childhood Cancer Society (CCS) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting families battling pediatric cancer both financially and emotionally. Through fundraising events, wish-grant experiences, and community partnerships, CCS brings hope, joy, and meaningful moments to children and families when they need it most—led by our official spokes-bear, Adventure Ted.
Childhood Cancer Society is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Events & Community Engagement Intern to join our growing Events Department. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting nonprofit fundraising events, community outreach, and wish-grant reveals across the country. This role is primarily remote, with potential opportunities to assist on-site at select events for interns located near event locations (primarily New Jersey, New York, Florida, and other major markets). Interns will work closely with CCS leadership and other members of the Events Department to help plan, promote, and execute meaningful experiences that directly impact families affected by pediatric cancer. Primary Responsibilities Support planning and coordination of fundraising events, community activations, and wish-grant reveals
Assist with event logistics, including timelines, vendor coordination, and internal documentation
Conduct outreach to local businesses for sponsorships, donations, and auction items
Help manage event communications, follow-ups, and confirmations
Participate in weekly Zoom meetings (Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 pm EST) to review progress and brainstorm ideas
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Communications, Media, Art) to support event promotion
Assist with post-event wrap-ups, including thank-you outreach and recap materials
(If local to events) Assist on-site with setup, guest check-in, and general event support
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program related to: Communications
Event Management
Public Relations
Marketing
Nonprofit Management
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable communicating professionally via email and phone
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Passion for community engagement and mission-driven work
Priority given to students receiving course credit for the internship
Childhood Cancer Society is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Events & Community Engagement Intern to join our growing Events Department. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting nonprofit fundraising events, community outreach, and wish-grant reveals across the country. This role is primarily remote, with potential opportunities to assist on-site at select events for interns located near event locations (primarily New Jersey, New York, Florida, and other major markets). Interns will work closely with CCS leadership and other members of the Events Department to help plan, promote, and execute meaningful experiences that directly impact families affected by pediatric cancer. Primary Responsibilities Support planning and coordination of fundraising events, community activations, and wish-grant reveals
Assist with event logistics, including timelines, vendor coordination, and internal documentation
Conduct outreach to local businesses for sponsorships, donations, and auction items
Help manage event communications, follow-ups, and confirmations
Participate in weekly Zoom meetings (Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 pm EST) to review progress and brainstorm ideas
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Communications, Media, Art) to support event promotion
Assist with post-event wrap-ups, including thank-you outreach and recap materials
(If local to events) Assist on-site with setup, guest check-in, and general event support
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program related to: Communications
Event Management
Public Relations
Marketing
Nonprofit Management
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable communicating professionally via email and phone
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Passion for community engagement and mission-driven work
Priority given to students receiving course credit for the internship