Events & Community Engagement Intern (Remote | Select On-Site Opportunities) Job at Childhood Cancer Society, Lansing, MI

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  • Childhood Cancer Society
  • Lansing, MI

Job Description

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

Job Tags

Internship, Local area,

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