ADVOCACY INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY – (Spring 2024)
Rally Foundation was started by a simple yet powerful question from one mother to another,
“What can I do to help?”
Rally’s mission is to empower volunteers across the country to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and, ultimately, cures.
Join our team and answer the question.
Overview:
We are seeking an energetic individual pursuing a future career in nonprofit, event production, marketing, project management or similar field. The candidate must be committed to Rally’s mission and have a desire to serve our supporters and volunteers with compassion, integrity, and humility. This is a fast-paced, multi-faceted opportunity for a candidate who wants to work hard and gain unparalleled experience in a nonprofit setting.
Selected interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the area(s) of: business and non-profit management; development and fundraising; and advocacy. Students currently enrolled towards a degree in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Political Science, or other related areas of study.
Our paid internship program is an immersive experience last eight to twelve weeks averaging 20-25 hours per week working remotely and in one of our office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The candidate can live in Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Salt Lake City, UT.
Pay rate $12 per hour depending on experience and availability.
THIS INTERNSHIP CAN BE CONSIDERED FOR COURSE CREDIT BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR DEGREE PROGRAM.
Necessary Skills Include:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
- Strong organizational and research skills
- An ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
- Social Media Experience on all major platforms a plus
- Professional demeanor
- Eagerness to learn
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Available minimum 15 hours per week. Opportunities are available for up to 30 hours per week.
Rally offers customized internships based on the individual’s academic and career goals as well as availability.
Rally has a significant presence on the national and local level advocating for more money from the government to fund childhood cancer research. In this internship, you will have an opportunity to assist with advocacy efforts by filling out request forms, interfacing with staffers from Congress offices, and doing research.
If you are interested in applying for Rally’s internship position, please submit an application with a resume and cover letter.
Please, no phone calls.
Job Type: Internship
Salary: $12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week