LEUKEMIA SOCIETY: Event Planning

Strausser, Ashley <astrausser@otterbein.edu>	Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 10:12 AM
To: Heidi Ballard <Hballard@otterbein.edu>, Diane Wootton <dwootton@otterbein.edu>, Shirine Mafi <SMafi@otterbein.edu> Cc: Patti Welch <pwelch@otterbein.edu>, Kerry Strayer <kstrayer@otterbein.edu>
Please share with students interested in non-profit work, event planning, and/or communication. Several additional internships with the  The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Light the Night Campaign are also posted on Cardinal Careers. *Job ID:8427 *Job Title:Light The Night Campaign Intern, Social Media & Marketing Job Reference Num  :  Organization Name: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society  Linked Contact: Breana Krotz No of Openings:1 Work Schedule: Hours per Week:20 Wage/Salary  :unpaid Compensation Type: Employment Start Date:5/12/2014 Employment End Date: Job Duration: Travel Percentage: *Job Description:THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. Our Key Priorities will ensure that: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society helps blood cancer patients live better, longer lives. ABOUT LIGHT THE NIGHT The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk funds treatments that are saving the lives of patients today living with blood cancer. LLS is making cures happen by providing patient support services, advocacy for lifesaving treatments and the most promising cancer research anywhere. Friends, families and co-workers form walk teams to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. These efforts culminate in an inspirational, memorable evening walk. During this leisurely walk, fundraisers carry illuminated balloons - white for survivors, red for supporters and gold in memory of loved ones lost to cancer. Thousands of walkers-men, women and children - form a community of caring, and bring light to the dark world of cancer. Responsibilties included, but are not limited to: •Create communication calendar and manage Light The Night Facebook & Twitter feeds •Promote Light The Night through online community boards, event listings, etc. •Create Light The Night Team Blog to highlight LTN events, team success stories and fundraising/recruitment tips •Create Exact Target e-campaigns and newsletters that are sent to participants, sponsors and retail partners •Assist with print communications ie brochures, postcard and letter mailings •Write and distribute press releases for Light The Night fundraisers and events •Overall campaign support *Qualifications:Undergraduate or Graduate student Minimum 3.0 GPA *How to Apply:Please submit your resume, cover letter and three writing samples to breana.krotz@lls.org. Additional Information: Online Application Address:www.lls.org/coh Ashley Strausser Associate Director/Internship Coordinator Center for Career & Professional Development Otterbein University 614-823-1456