The Cancer Support Center is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, disability or ethnicity.

Development Intern (20 hours)
The Cancer Support Center seeks a 20 hour per week Development Department intern to assist with various Development Department responsibilities at our Homewood location from May 2011through August 2011.

The Cancer Support Center is a community-based, volunteer driven, donor-supported organization with a mission to provide free comprehensive resources that help people improve their quality of life during the cancer experience.

We have the following opportunities:

Event:
• Assists with all aspects of coordinating, planning & implementing events as assigned.
• Assists with managing on-site production and clean up for events as necessary.
• Provide administrative support as related to events: create Excel files, mail merging correspondence, coordinate mailings.
Outreach:
• Assists with community outreach at hospitals, oncology offices, schools and health fairs.
• Provides administrative support organizing outreach materials and data input.
Marketing:
• Assists in updating agency website, some proofreading required.
• Assists in updating The Center’s Facebook page (daily).
• Assists with monthly programs and events press releases.
Development:
• Provides administrative support for research on foundations, corporations and individual donors.
• Provides some data entry support for Raiser’s Edge.

Qualifications:
Student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in applicable field with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Must have Microsoft Office experience, a commitment to the mission of The Cancer Support Center and act as an ambassador of the organization.

Application Process:
Inquiries should include applicant's area(s) of interest and availability. Some weekends around events are required. Access to a car is helpful. Please email resume and cover letter to: mpaetow@cancersupportcenter.org no later than May 2, 2011.

Compensation:
Although this internship is unpaid, a small gas stipend is included. College credit requirements can be fulfilled with appropriate paperwork submission.