Summer 2026 Intern - Event Planner (Peoria, IL)

As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. Our paid summer internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting a powerful mission: Finding cures. Here’s what you can expect: • Meaningful Projects that make a real impact • Mentorship & Collaboration with teammates and leaders across departments • Exclusive Chats with ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team • Intern Project where you’ll learn design thinking, collaborate with interns, and present to ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team Named one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S. by WayUp and Yello, this program is designed to be impactful, collaborative, and inspiring. As an intern, you will have several various duties that may be assigned, but will provide general support to the team for the following programs: • Telethon: local marketing strategy input, participant management and engagement, sponsorship recruitment, logistics, and more – attendance event day is required (8/2/25) • St. Jude Runs: assist with event calendar, assist with newsletter, assist with social media, and more • St. Jude Rides: assist in preparation for first participant meeting, participant management and engagement and more • Golf: attend meeting(s), assist with side event dinner; event day logistics • Youth Programs: assist in planning and development of collegiate and high school programming and Teen Hour for the Telethon