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Marketing Internship
The Cancer Project is a collaborative effort of physicians, researchers, and nutritionists who have joined together to educate individuals, families, health professionals, and the public on the benefits of a plant-based diet for cancer prevention and survival. We provide comprehensive educational materials, conduct clinical research studies, and publicize the value of a vegetarian diet.
Our nationwide Food For Life Nutrition & Cooking Classes translate complex scientific research into easy-to-understand lectures and recipes that make cancer-fighting foods deliciously simple. In 2006, we held over 1,800 classes in 25 states and 61 cities across the United States. A recent study funded by the Lance Armstrong Foundation proved that our classes result in significant (15 out of 16) dietary improvements that are important for cancer survival and prevention. We are seeking a motivated intern to work alongside our Director of Marketing and learn practical applications of marketing strategy through events, promotions, campaigns, research, and new product development.
Primary Areas of Responsibility and Specific Duties:
Assist director in promoting the mission, products, and services of The Cancer Project, as follows:
Events Marketing-
- Annual Cancer and Nutrition Symposium: Assists in developing marketing materials to promote the event and materials to be used on-site to promote the organization's products and services. Works on speaker handouts, registration, and assists with overall event marketing. Identifies relevant Web sites that might post a link to our event page. Handles calls from attendees who have questions and handles registration both in advance and on-site.
- Food for Life Nutrition and Cooking Classes for Cancer Prevention and Survival: Assists with attendee promotion, notifying local cancer centers about the classes and mailing them promotional materials. Sends invoices to venues who have agreed to reimburse us for food expenses, and maintains aging schedule for collections. Coordinates with Communications department with regard to new classes so they can send press releases and post them to our Web site. Fulfills venue requests for certificates of liability. Identifies relevant Web sites that might post a link to our class listings. Notifies various American Cancer Society representatives about new classes for posting on their site. Proofreads and reviews new class postings. Assists venues with their promotions as needed.
- Trade shows/Conferences: Assists marketing director with development and shipment of marketing materials.
Product Marketing-
- Assists in developing promotion pieces, order forms, and advertisements for the organizations
Public Relations-
- Gathers news articles and maintains The Cancer Project media book
- Maintains spreadsheet of news media
Marketing Research-
- Participates in marketing research strategy
- Assists in primary and secondary research efforts
- Compiles, analyzes, and reports data and findings
Required Education, Experience and Skills:
Education
- Applicants should be pursuing a field of study encompassing marketing and considering a career in the field of marketing
Experience
- Prior work experience required
Skills
- Resourceful, innovative, and productive
- Capability to work in both a team environment and alone with minimal supervision
Other
- Interest in the objectives of the organization
- A strong interest in vegetarian/vegan nutrition
Terms: The Cancer Project is located in the Friendship Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Interns may work full or part-time, and can arrange to receive course credit. Semester and year-long internships are available.
Compensation: $7 per hour and and
housing, if needed and available.
How to apply: Please send a cover letter, résumé, and internship application (PDF) to:
The Cancer Project
Attn: Stacey B. Glaeser
5100 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20016
Fax: 202-686-2818
E-mail: careers@CancerProject.org (Please note Marketing Internship in the subject line of your e-mail.)
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