Childhood Cancer Society (CCS) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting families battling pediatric cancer both financially and emotionally. Through fundraising events, wish-grant experiences, and strategic partnerships, CCS delivers meaningful, life-changing moments to children and families when they need it most, led by our official spokes-bear, Adventure Ted.

We are currently preparing for two major initiatives:

A high-level charity golf outing at Trump National Golf Club

An annual fundraising dinner event with the Mayor of Saddle River, NJ

Role Overview

We are assembling a select group of individuals to join the Adventure Ted Partnerships & Events Council, a performance-driven team responsible for driving outreach, partnerships, and community engagement tied to CCS’s flagship events.

Members of this council will work directly with the Founder and Chief Media Officer, contributing to real-time outreach efforts, sponsor development, and event execution.

This is not a traditional internship. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role centered on ownership, communication, and results.

Core Responsibilities

Outreach & Partnerships (Primary Focus)

Lead outreach via phone, email, and in-person communication to:

Local businesses and brands for sponsorships

Restaurants, venues, and service providers for auction items and collaborations

Build and maintain relationships through consistent follow-up

Represent CCS professionally across all external communications

Event Execution (Golf Outing + Fundraising Dinner)

Support outreach and coordination tied to CCS’s flagship events

Assist in securing sponsor participation and partner involvement

Help manage confirmations, communication, and relationship tracking

Coordination & Collaboration

Work alongside Communications and Creative teams to align outreach with event strategy

Contribute ideas for new partnerships and engagement opportunities

Participate in structured team execution sessions and planning discussions

What Makes This Different

Direct collaboration with the Founder and executive leadership

Exposure to high-level events, sponsors, and real-world partnerships

Real responsibility and ownership, not task-based assignments

A selective, performance-based environment focused on execution

Opportunity to earn elevated roles based on results

Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Top-performing interns may be invited to continue beyond the initial term as Associates within the organization.

Select individuals may also be considered for the Adventure Ted Brand Ambassador program, a paid, performance-based opportunity tied to revenue-generating initiatives and partnerships.

Advancement is based on execution, consistency, and demonstrated ability to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s growth.

Internship Eligibility

This role is eligible for internship credit in Communications, Social Media, Marketing, and Media-related programs, depending on your school’s requirements. We are happy to work with accepted candidates to complete any necessary documentation.

Ideal Candidate

Confident communicator, comfortable with outreach and relationship-building

Self-starter who takes initiative and follows through

Interested in partnerships, business development, social media, or event strategy

Motivated by ownership and real-world experience

Passionate about contributing to meaningful, mission-driven work

Structure & Expectations

Approximately 15 to 20 hours per week

Mandatory weekly meetings:

Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM EST

Includes:

C-suite alignment meeting (priorities and direction)

Execution session (live work and output)

All team members are expected to submit structured updates in advance via Discord

This is a performance-based role, continued participation is tied to consistency and execution