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Employment
The LIVESTRONG Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we take pride in our dynamic and innovative results-oriented workplace. We are a small team that makes a big impact, and we offer competitive benefits including fully insured medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, plus a 401k plan with matching.
We have been recognized as an employer of choice by Outside Magazine, The Nonprofit Times, and the Austin Business Journal. The Austin Business Journal has also honored us as one of Austin’s healthiest employers, we are accredited as a CEO Cancer Gold Standard Employer, and we are proud to be a designated Texas Mother-Friendly work site and Bicycle Friendly Workplace.
We offer positions with varying levels of responsibility for the development and support of our mission. All positions are based at our headquarters in Austin, Texas, unless otherwise noted.
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Internships
Requirements
Interns will be paired with a team member for one-on-one mentorship to gain hands-on experience in their area of interest.
- Be available to work 12–20 hours per week during regular business hours at LIVESTRONG HQ in Austin, Texas.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high level of computer competency.
- Be self-motivated, organized, willing to help with any project no matter how large or small and be able to balance multiple priorities at once.
- Have a strong desire to make a difference, a passion for the LIVESTRONG mission, a positive attitude and an affinity for the color yellow.
- Be able to provide their own housing and transportation; mastery of parallel parking is a plus.
Application Instructions
Dates
Semester | Application Deadline | Internship Dates |
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Spring 2019 | December 16, 2018 | Jan 18 - May 10, 2019 |
Summer 2019 | April 21, 2019 | May 17 - Aug 16, 2019 |
Fall 2019 | July 19, 2019 | Aug 23 - Dec 9, 2019 |
Development and Fundraising
Fundraising and Events interns help Team LIVESTRONG staff as they organize events to engage constituents at all levels. This includes interacting with vendors, sponsors, participants, volunteers and other organizations to grow Team LIVESTRONG awareness, recruit participants and set up in-market activities. Additionally, interns assist event participants in developing successful fundraising plans to support their goals. Tasks include constituent communication, sharing fundraising tactics, fulfilling requests, and rewarding fundraisers with incentives during their campaign.
Development interns assist with projects that support the entire development team as we work to update and maintain accurate constituent records. Interns assist with managing our grants portfolio, creating and running reports for prospect/donor events, data analysis, and conducting basic research on individual, corporate or foundation prospects.
Marketing
Marketing Strategy interns focus on project management and assist with a wide range of initiatives such as event marketing, digital optimization, and national development campaigns. Interns work with internal and external stakeholders, fulfilling requests and stewarding projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will have superb communication skills, be process-oriented and deadline-driven.
Digital Marketing interns work within the Foundation’s email and social media marketing campaigns. Interns may be involved in work for the LIVESTRONG Blog, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media networking sites, alongside working on larger email marketing campaigns, and using analytics tools to inform our digital marketing efforts.
Marketing Production interns assist with all ongoing online marketing efforts. This includes but is not limited to: generating weekly and monthly analytics reports, Google AdWords management, A/B testing, front end web development, and web design. The ideal candidate should have excelled in an intro to computer science course, possess strong communication skills and the ability to think creatively as they address new challenges. HTML and beginning program knowledge is required. Additional preferred computer skills include CSS, JavaScript, and Adobe.
Digital & Technology Solutions
Web Development interns assist the Digital Solutions team with online projects by performing basic and intermediate web development tasks, including writing HTML/CSS/JavaScript for web updates, basic content management, and carrying out other web related requests within the various web property CMS platforms the foundation manages. This intern will participate as a member of the Digital Solutions team and will work directly with the Sr. Web Developer to help insure the timely delivery of web projects for internal and external customers.
Programs
Patient Support interns help measure the impact of Foundation initiatives. Tasks include data collection, research, and evaluating a wide range of programmatic initiatives. Interns have the opportunity to analyze data and report internally and externally on the outcomes of Foundation initiatives including cancer support services, grant-funded programs, public health and health policy initiatives. Interns must have strong computer skills including Excel and Word and have the ability to do research-type tasks such as analyze data and develop charts and tables to be included in reports.
Mission interns support the development, implementation, and execution of LIVESTRONG’s strategic mission and objectives. This role may include support in the organization’s delivery of patient-centered services, building and engaging communities of survivors, and leading system change through a variety of programs and initiatives including LIVESTRONG Navigation Services, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes, the LIVESTRONG Leader Program and Advocacy Efforts. Our interns have the opportunity to work with some of the largest nonprofits in the United States such as YMCA of the USA. Additionally, interns may support planning and implementation of events, workshops, and trainings. Ideal candidates should have great communication skills, be highly organized and have the ability to work on multiple projects at once. This is a great position for someone interested in nonprofit management, program creation, community outreach, and grant management.
Volunteer Opportunities
LIVESTRONG owes a debt of gratitude to the volunteers who generously donate their time towards our mission to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. We pride ourselves in creating a fun, diverse and unique environment for our team of talented and dedicated volunteers in our Austin, Texas, headquarters. Space is limited, but we always welcome inquiries.