The Lymphoma Research Foundation seeks a highly motivated intern to support the Marketing and Communications department.
Located in New York City, the Lymphoma Research Foundation is the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to funding innovative research and serving the lymphoma community through a comprehensive series of education programs, outreach initiatives, and patient services. The Foundation's mission is to realize the promise of science to eradicate lymphoma and serve the community touched by this disease.
About the Foundation
The Lymphoma Research Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for lymphoma, the most common form of blood cancer, by funding biomedical research and supporting the next generation of lymphoma researchers. With the guidance of the Foundation’s prestigious Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), which is comprised of 45 of the world’s leading lymphoma experts, the Foundation invests in the research and scientists which have the greatest potential to improve our understanding of lymphomas and lead to improved treatment options for patients. To date, the Foundation has funded more than $80 million in research focused on the origins and treatment of lymphoma.
Through comprehensive disease guides and publications, in-person conferences, and online resources, the Foundation provides education for people with lymphoma, as well as their loved ones and caregivers. A robust suite of Foundation patient services provide direct support to people who have received a lymphoma diagnosis. These services include the national Lymphoma Helpline, a Clinical Trials Information Service, Lymphoma Support Network, and patient aid grant program. An industry leader in digital communications, the Foundation maintains a strong presence on multiple social media platforms and has won national awards for its innovative use of social media to educate cancer patients. The Foundation developed a first of its kind mobile app for people with lymphoma which was recognized by Apple as one of the best medical apps in the country. The Foundation also provides continuing medical education programs designed to increase the knowledge, skills and performance of healthcare professionals who treat and care for people with lymphoma.
For more information about the Foundation please visit lymphoma.org.
About the Opportunity
Based in New York City, the intern will have the opportunity to learn about non-profit marketing and communications by assisting with a variety of marketing tasks and special projects. This position is ideal for someone looking to gain experience in marketing data, writing, campaigns, and who is eager to learn about how marketing and communications work in the non-profit space. The intern will work closely with members of the Foundation’s Marketing and Communications team. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Digital Communications.
This internship is a non-exempt, part-time, temporary position, for up to 14 hours per week paid at $16.00 per hour. The internship will be from February 4th through May 2nd. This position is an in-person role, and the intern must attend work at the Foundation’s New York City headquarters.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Assist with updating Foundation materials to align with brand guidelines
- Outreach for Blood Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) campaign and related activities
- Assist with updating and maintaining Foundation webpages, such as the organization event calendar, reviewing formatting, and other content
- Updating Foundation social media platforms
- Writing press releases
- Opportunity for public speaking during regular all staff meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- High school degree or equivalent
- Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams) required; experience with WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite preferred
- Strong writing skills
- Must be detail oriented
- Ability to work in a team or independently as needed
- Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues
- Strong customer service skills preferred
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
Learning Objectives
- Understanding and use of WordPress and other web/marketing systems
- Understanding the management of marketing data and systems, including Raiser’s Edge
- Understanding how to plan and execute marketing content for web and social media
How to Apply
Please email resume, cover letter, and a writing sample and/or portfolio to with the subject line “Marketing and Communications Intern”.
In your cover letter, please include why you are interested in interning at the Foundation, what you hope to learn, and what you hope to contribute to the Foundation during your time.