Internships

We’re always looking for interns to help us run our international programs and reach out to our thousands of volunteers and supporters.  Hats Off For Cancer (HOC)  is a 100% volunteer organization, but we can offer college credit for all internships.  All allow for telecommute, but periodic face-to-face meetings are preferred.  We are located in the Greater Los Angeles, CA area.  Check out our current openings below and apply today.  Questions?  Email internships@hatsoffforcancer.org.

HOC Hero of the Week and Social Media Intern (college credit only/non-paying)

Support and enhance HOC Hero of the Week and general social media marketing with special focus on the 2012 support and outreach.  Also ensuring the organization’s mission, awareness and development interests are appropriately represented in all of the organizations events, programs, and projects.

Specific duties/action items would include:

• Assist with the improvement of techniques to grow the HOC Hero of the Week program
• Assist with refining our website and graphics
• Assist with ideas to improve and grow the HOC Hero of the Week program including adding structure and monitoring progress of program models
• Work to enhance our public relations outreach and social media outreach
• Assist the President with improving communication and relations with existing hospitals and centers
• Explore new areas for marketing and development of HOC programs;
• Help to design, plan, and execute social media outreach, streamlining the process
• Assist with hat disbursement
• Attend local networking events as a Hats Off For Cancer Ambassador

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Ability to seek out recruitment opportunities and engage possible participants
• Able to multi-task
• Communication skills are critical, social media expertise is necessary
• Able to work both independently and in group settings
• Understanding of mission and programs of organization

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in a college
• Can devote at least 4 weeks (10+ hours/week) and up to 10 weeks

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, SPECIAL SKILLS, CREDENTIALS OR LICENSES REQUIRED

High School Degree: Required

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit your resume and cover letter to internships@hatsoffforcancer.org and use the subject: HOC Hero of the Week and Social Media Intern

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HOC School Club Intern (college credit only/non-paying) 

Develop materials for the HOC School Club program with special focus on launching for the 2013 school year.  Also ensuring the organization’s mission, awareness and development interests are appropriately represented in all of the organizations events, programs, and projects.

Specific duties/action items would include:

• Develop HOC School Club handbook and create materials to be used for publicizing in schools
• Assist with updating HOC School Club page on our web site
• Assist with ideas to improve and grow the HOC School Club program including adding structure and monitoring progress of program models
• Work to enhance our public relations outreach and social media outreach
• Reach out to schools around the country at middle and high school level to make aware of program
• Explore new areas for marketing and development of HOC programs
• Assist with hat disbursement when needed
• Attend local networking events as a Hats Off For Cancer Ambassador

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Ability to seek out recruitment opportunities and engage possible participants
• Able to multi-task
• Communication skills are critical, social media expertise is necessary
• Able to work both independently and in group settings
• Understanding of mission and programs of organization

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in a college
• Can devote at least 4 weeks (10+ hours/week) and up to 10 weeks

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, SPECIAL SKILLS, CREDENTIALS OR LICENSES REQUIRED

High School Degree: Required

Currently in college or Degreed: Preferred

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit your resume and cover letter to internships@hatsoffforcancer.org and use the subject: HOC Hero of the Week and Social Media Intern

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 Mad Hatter Drive Programming Intern (college credit only/non-paying) SUMMER/FALL

Support and enhance Mad Hatter Drive program with special focus on the 2012 support and outreach.  Also ensuring the organization’s mission, awareness and development interests are appropriately represented in all of the organizations events, programs, and projects.

Specific duties/action items would include:

• Assist with the improvement of techniques to grow the Mad Hatter Drive program
• Assist with maintaining relationships with schools nationwide, companies, hospitals, cancer centers and community partners
• Assist with refining our website and graphics
• Assist with ideas to improve and grow the Mad Hatter program including adding structure and monitoring progress of program models
• Work to enhance our public relations outreach and social media outreach
• Assist the President with improving communication and relations with existing hospitals and centers
• Explore new areas for marketing and development of HOC programs;
• Help to design, plan, and execute Mad Hatter Drive outreach, streamlining the process
• Help create lesson plans for teachers wishing to hold Mad Hatter Drives
• Attend local networking events as a Hats Off For Cancer Ambassador

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Ability to seek out recruitment opportunities and engage possible participants
• Able to multi-task
• Communication skills are critical, social media expertise is necessary
• Able to work both independently and in group settings
• Understanding of mission and programs of organization

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in a college
• Can devote at least 4 weeks (10+ hours/week) and up to 10 weeks

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, SPECIAL SKILLS, CREDENTIALS OR LICENSES REQUIRED

High School Degree: Required

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit your resume and cover letter to internships@hatsoffforcancer.org and use the subject: Mad Hatter Drive Programming Intern

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Other internships available:

Non-profit Management Intern

Quick description: Help manage and develop a Board of Director manual and online Google Site for Board members to stay in touch and up to date on important HOC news.  Work with the President to develop programs to streamline processes for current and new programming.  Other duties as assigned. Minimum of 4 weeks, 10+ hrs/week.  Email your resume and cover letter to internships@hatsoffforcancer.org with the internship title in the subject line.

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Public Relations Intern

Quick description: Promote hat drives and Mad Hatter Drive events around the country to local and national media for each event.  (Last year, more than 600 groups participated in the fall).  Hands on experience as the contact for Hats Off For Cancer to pitch stories.  Opportunity to brainstorm and lead on projects. Other duties as assigned.  Minimum of 4 weeks, 10+ hrs/week.  Email your resume and cover letter to internships@hatsoffforcancer.org with the internship title in the subject line.

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Community Relations Intern

Quick description: Reach out to hospitals, camps, centers to create partnerships in order to donate hats and let them know about our Request a Hat program where individuals can request hats for their friends and loved ones.  Other duties as assigned.  Minimum of 4 weeks, 10+ hrs/week.  Email your resume and cover letter to internships@hatsoffforcancer.org with the internship title in the subject line.

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Development Intern

Quick description: Help develop avenues for the public to donate to Hats Off For Cancer.  This can be through donation programs for cars, running a race or triathlon for HOC, creating a way for people to utilize a company matching program, and other creative ways to make it easy for people to give back to Hats Off For Cancer.  Other duties as assigned.  Minimum of 4 weeks, 10+ hrs/week.  Email your resume and cover letter to internships@hatsoffforcancer.org with the internship title in the subject line.