Current Openings

Community Programs Intern

Los Angeles or San Diego

The Community Programs Intern assists regional staff, including Community Program Coordinators and the Western Region Director, in delivering Starlight programs in San Diego, San Francisco or Los Angeles. Develops resources and promotes awareness among potential clients in order to implement Starlight programs. This position reports directly to the Western Region Director and works closely with the local market’s Community Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities

1. Greet and check-in families at Great Escapes and Day Brighteners.
2. Coordinate Hospital Happenings under the direction of the market’s Community Program Coordinator.
3. Assist with coordinating Great Escapes family activities that meet the organization’s standards and provide a wide range of social and cultural opportunities for Starlight families.
4. Work with Region Team to insure that local program and fundraising efforts, including turn-key events, are consistent with the organization’s overall goals and direction and all activities and reporting adhere to Global Office financial guidelines.
5. Process new Great Escapes applications and update relevant databases.
6. Assist with volunteer recruitment.
7. Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

1.  Desire to learn
2.  Must have or be working towards an undergraduate degree.
3. Experience working with children and/or families is preferred.
4. Ability to work independently and support a collaborative team environment.
5. Flexible and willing to work during a few evenings and weekends.
6. Proficient with Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
7. Ability to lift 20 lbs, valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle.
8. Must be able to work remotely with minimal supervision.
9. Bilingual preferred.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Intern may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

How to Apply

For consideration, please submit resume and cover letter to western@starlight.org with your last name and “Community Programs Intern” in the subject line.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone or email inquiries please.

Starlight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

Community Programs Intern

Greater Bay Area

The Community Programs Intern assists regional staff, including Community Program Coordinators and the Western Region Director, in delivering Starlight programs in Greater Bay Area. Develops resources and promotes awareness among potential clients in order to implement Starlight programs. This position reports directly to the Western Region Director and works closely with the local market’s Community Program Coordinator. 

Responsibilities

1. Greet and check-in families at Great Escapes and Day Brighteners.
2. Coordinate Hospital Happenings under the direction of the market’s Community Program Coordinator.
3. Assist with coordinating Great Escapes family activities that meet the organization’s standards and provide a wide range of social and cultural opportunities for Starlight families.
4. Work with Region Team to ensure that local program and fundraising efforts, including turn-key events, are consistent with the organization’s overall goals and direction and all activities and reporting adhere to Global Office financial guidelines.
5. Process new Great Escapes applications and update relevant databases.
6. Assist with volunteer recruitment.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Desire to learn.
2. Must have or be working towards an undergraduate degree.
3. Experience working with children and/or families is preferred.
4. Ability to work independently and support a collaborative team environment.
5. Flexible and willing to work during a few evenings and weekends.
6. Proficient with Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
7. Ability to lift 20 lbs, valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle.
8. Must be able to work remotely with minimal supervision.
9. Bilingual preferred.

Note: This job description is to intended to the all-inclusive. Intern may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

How to Apply

For consideration, please submit resume and cover letter to western@starlight.org with your last name and “Community Programs Intern”  in the subject line.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone or email inquiries please.

Starlight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

Development Intern

Greater Bay Area

The Development Intern assists regional staff, including Community Program Coordinators and the Western Region Director, in organizing fundraising events, foundation and donor research, outreach and overall administrative functions of fund development.

Responsibilities

1. Assist local and regional staff in foundation and donor research.
2. Work with Region Team to submit grant proposals and letters of intent.
3. Coordinate fundraising events under the direction of the Community Programs Coordinator and the Western Region Director.
4. Assist with other fundraising tasks.

Qualifications

1. Desire to learn.
2. Must have or be working towards an undergraduate degree.
3. Experience working with children and/or families is preferred.
4. Ability to work independently and support a collaborative team environment.
5. Flexible and willing to work during a few evenings and weekends.
6. Proficient with Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
7. Ability to lift 20 lbs, valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle.
8. Must be able to work remotely with minimal supervision.
9. Bilingual preferred.

Note: This job description is to intended to the all-inclusive. Intern may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

How to Apply

For consideration, please submit resume and cover letter to western@starlight.org with your last name and "Development Intern"  in the subject line.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone or email inquiries please.

Starlight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.