Events and Programs Intern - TN - Spring 2026

Events and Programs Intern - (Spring 2026) – Nashville, TN

Rally Foundation was started by a simple yet powerful question from one mother to another,

"What can I do to help?"

Rally’s mission is to empower volunteers across the country to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and, ultimately, cures.

Join our team and answer the question.

Overview:

We are seeking an energetic individual pursuing a future career in nonprofit, event production, hospitality, marketing, project management or similar field. The candidate must be committed to Rally’s mission and have a desire to serve our supporters and volunteers with compassion, integrity, and humility. This is a fast-paced, multi-faceted opportunity for a candidate who wants to work hard and gain unparalleled experience in a nonprofit setting.

Selected interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the area(s) of: business and non-profit management; development and fundraising; marketing & PR; logistics; social media; professionalism; and community relations. Students currently enrolled towards a degree in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Public Administration, Social Work, Hospitality or other related areas of study.

Our stipend internship program is an immersive experience that last twelve to fourteen weeks averaging 15-20 hours per week working in our office. Attendance at our special events are required. Additional in-office days may also be necessary.

THIS INTERNSHIP CAN BE CONSIDERED FOR COURSE CREDIT BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR DEGREE PROGRAM. A $1000 STIPEND WILL BE OFFERED IN ADDITION TO COURSE CREDIT.

Necessary Skills Include:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Strong organizational and research skills
• An ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Social Media Experience on all major platforms a plus
• Professional demeanor
• Eagerness to learn
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Available minimum 15 hours per week in our local Nashville Office.

Rally offers customized internships based on the individual’s academic and career goals as well as availability.

Opportunities:

• Signature Events: Assist with auction coordination, guest lists, mailings, vendor communications and logistics and sponsor benefits.
• 4 Quarters for Research change collection program: assist with research, outreach to participants, mailings, thank yous and follow ups.
• Community Partners: Assist in prospect research, competitive research, marketing design and social requests, and attending events.
• Peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns: Assist with tracking progress, communicating with participants, incentive fulfillment, thank you notes, and social media requests.
• Volunteer Program: Assist in volunteer recruitment and management for our events and projects. Organize lists and create name tags.
• Office Support: Organizing inventories and spaces, filing and organizing of documents, thank you and acknowledgement letters and mailings.

If you are interested in applying for Rally’s internship position, please submit a resume and cover letter to christen@rallyfoundation.org.

Please, no phone calls.

Job Type: Internship

Salary: $1,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nashville, TN 37203