Looking to join the fight against childhood cancer? Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation may be the place for you!

Our founder, Alex, believed that with the power of others, we could cure childhood cancer, one cup at a time.

You believe in applying your critical-thinking skills and exceptional talents to make the world a better place, one position at a time.

By joining Team Alex - You can channel that passion for change in a position that will make a profound impact on the world of childhood cancer.

About Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. By the time Alex passed away at the age of 8, she had raised $1 million. Since then, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement and the largest independent childhood cancer charity in the U.S. ALSF is a leader in funding pediatric cancer research projects across the globe, raising more than $300 million so far, funding over 1,500 research projects, and providing programs to families affected by childhood cancer. For more information, visit AlexsLemonade.org.

The Special Events Intern will assist the team in various support roles, especially for the Halloween Lemon Run. They will gain an understanding of the Special Events Team structure, while maintaining a positive and team-player mentality. The ideal candidate will bring forth a creative and innovative mindset to assist in enhancing ALSF’s current events. They will support the planning, production, and execution of high-quality events in collaboration with team members, partners, and external staff. The Special Event Intern will help at all summer events, including Alex’s “Original” Lemonade Stand and The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia.

Summer is our busiest season at ALSF, and our interns are an integral part of our team and participate in numerous activities to support the Foundation’s mission. All internships will work a hybrid schedule (M, W, F) from our office in Bala Cynwyd and remote (T, TH) during the summer which will run from May 19th to August 8th. Candidates must be located in the Philadelphia area during the program.

Duties

• Support the ALSF Special Events Team with various support tasks
• Assist in the pre-event planning process for the Halloween Lemon Run, held in October
• Research creative ways to promote and market the Halloween Lemon Run
• Build various outreach lists to solicit potential Halloween Lemon Run sponsors and teams
• Brainstorm unique fundraising ideas for existing Halloween Lemon Run teams
• Perform a variety of projects and day-to-day tasks, including mailings, projects, and filing
• Assist with clean-up of online files, organization and logging
• Engage and help at various ALSF Special Events in the summer, including Alex’s “Original” Lemonade Stand and The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia
• Participate in weekly team meetings, as well as one-on-one check-ins with the intern manager
• Gain an understanding of team roles within events
• Fulfill the mission of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation by raising awareness through its special events

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint / Microsoft File Explorer
• Ability to conduct themselves in a fast-paced, professional environment
• An energetic team player with the ability to function independently, as well as in a collaborative environment
• Ability to meet deadlines for various projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills, problem solving abilities and attention to detail
• Be creative, imaginative and innovative
• Receptive to feedback and project edits
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Required Competencies and Skills 

• Pursuit of bachelor’s degree in related field; candidates entering junior or senior year preferred
• Demonstrated ability to use analytical skills and manage detailed tasks
• Related experience/internships a plus
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• Passionate about the mission of the Foundation
• Ability to be flexible and positive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team player, self-motivator, quick learner, and problem solver
• Strong work ethic with willingness to go above and beyond to reach goals
• Ability to work from home or from the office based on task

The successful candidate will thrive in ALSF’s fast-paced, team-oriented environment and will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to help kids fighting cancer by aiding the Foundation’s growth. They will embody our founder’s belief that every bit matters and that together, we can accomplish the organization’s mission – Alex’s vision - of eliminating childhood cancer.

Job Type: Full-time, Internship 

Pay: $15.00 per hour, 40 hours per week, 12-weeks - May 19th to August 8th 

Location: Office (M, W, F), Remote (T, Th)