Summer 2026 Intern - Event Support and Social Media (Las Vegas, NV)

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: 1635 Village Center Circle Suite 270 Las Vegas, NV 89134 

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 intern@alsac.stjude.org. 

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: 

The Las Vegas field office for ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a motivated summer intern to assist with our experiential fundraising initiatives. This role will focus on supporting two major projects: Viva St. Jude and the Las Vegas St. Jude Walk, while also working on an overall social media calendar for the Las Vegas social channels. Viva St. Jude is a multi-day fundraising event where the intern will assist staff in leading a volunteer committee, securing auction items, and creating impactful mission moments to help achieve revenue goals. The St. Jude Walk is a community-based, peer-to-peer fundraising event. The intern will support staff in recruiting and coaching participants, sponsors, and volunteers to ensure successful engagement and fundraising outcomes. Minority and diverse candidates, particularly Spanish bilingual candidates, are strongly encouraged to apply.   

Responsibilities: 

Support planning and execution of fundraising events. 

Assist in meeting revenue goals through sponsorships and donations. 

Help secure auction items and enhance event experiences. 

Recruit and coordinate logistics, teams, and volunteers for the St. Jude Walk. 

Develop a social media plan to promote events and share St. Jude’s mission. 

Projects include: 

Viva St. Jude: Help secure sponsorships, donations, table sales, and auction items. Build a social media plan and engage past supporters. Attend committee meetings and assist lead staff in meeting revenue goals. 

St. Jude Walk: Recruit participants and volunteers, share event updates, and support committee efforts to meet fundraising goals. 

General Tasks: Call donors, conduct research, write thank-you cards, assist with event logistics, and manage supplies. 

Preferred Skills: Must be comfortable with Zoom, Teams and Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

Ability to work in a team environment but also work strong independently 

Ability to be organized and detailed to balance several projects simultaneously 

Familiar with social media, including Facebook and Instagram 

Comfortable with interacting with adults at different professional levels and engaging with volunteers and committee members  

Majors preferred: Marketing, Public Relations, Business, Communications, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Sociology