Careers and Internships
We’ve heard about ads being run on various online job listing sites that purport to be Starlight. While we do occasionally advertise job openings on such websites, we would never hire candidates without speaking with them first and appropriately screening them.
If you have been in contact with someone about a position at Starlight and have any questions about the legitimacy of the job opening, please contact us at info@starlight.org.
We would NEVER send an applicant or an employee money orders or checks, asking them to deposit the checks into their own bank accounts on our behalf. If you have responded to such an ad or received envelopes with checks or money orders, please contact us so we can work with you to report this to the appropriate authorities.
Want to help make a world of difference and be part of the Starlight team? Please check back often to learn more about open employment opportunities.
Communications Intern
Starlight MidAtlantic is seeking a communications intern to assist with a range of communications projects. This internship will run from May/June-August. Recent graduates and current students pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field are encouraged to apply. Internship is unpaid, but academic credit is available. Depending on skills and interests, intern projects may include:
- Maintaining and expanding the media contact database and in-house outreach mailing list.
- Organizing media clippings and creating media hit book.
- Building network partnerships and supporting outreach programs.
- Assisting with website maintenance, print and e-newsletters.
- Working on new and current media outreach.
- Helping to create and maintain media outlet relationships.
- Writing and editing press releases and media announcements.
- Planning special events and turnkey events.
- Assisting in new program launches.
- Creating marketing materials and displays.
- Preparing cause marketing proposals, Starlight MidAtlantic information and press packets.
- Other projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong computer skills, including Kintera, Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word.
- Demonstrated writing skills and the ability to conceptualize and write position-oriented copy.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
- Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and interpersonal.
How to Apply:
Send resume and statement of career goals. Email preferred; subject line MUST be “Communications Internship Application." Please contact: Ashley Quinn, Program Services & Volunteer Coordinator, Starlight MidAtlantic - 2020 K Street, NW. Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006. Phone: 202.293.7827. Fax: 202.293.9060, ashley@starlight-midatlantic.org.
Program Services Intern
Starlight MidAtlantic is seeking an intern to assist with a range of program services projects. The internship will run from May/June-August. Recent graduates and current students pursuing a degree in sociology, social work, elementary education, psychology, or related field are encouraged to apply. Internship is unpaid, but academic credit is available.
Intern project may include:
- Assisting in the planning, implementation, and execution of Great Escapes our monthly family actvities for children with life-threatening diseases and their families.
- Processing Great Escapes applications.
- Maintaining our Great Escapes database as new families are added.
- Selecting, ordering, organizing, and shipping supplies for our 23 monthly Hospital Happenings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word.
- Demonstrated writing, creative-thinking skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
- Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and interpersonal.
- Willingness to work occasionally at a weekend Great Escape.
- Sensitivity and compassion for the population that we serve.
How to Apply:
Send cover letter and resume. Email preferred; subject line MUST be “Program Services Internship Application." Please contact: Ashley Quinn, Program Services & Volunteer Coordinator, Starlight MidAtlantic - 2020 K Street, NW. Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006. Phone: 202.293.7827. Phone: 202.293.7827. Fax: 202.293.9060, ashley@starlight-midatlantic.org.
Special Events Internship
Starlight MidAtlantic invites college students interested in event planning, fundraising, and non-profit work to participate in an internship supporting the Director of Special Events. This iinternship will run from May/June-August. Internship is unpaid, but academic credit is available.
This is a professional internship designed to quickly integrate the intern as a member of the Special Events team and provide hands-on experience in all administrative and creative aspects of special events. The intern is expected to perform in a fast-paced, demanding events environment within the department. Each year, Starlight MidAtlantic produces a major fundraiser, Taste of the Stars Gala as well as a golf tournament.
The Special Events Intern will assist with developing and executing the above events to gain familiarity with the process, goals, and methods to achieve goals.
The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple projects and help to maintain an organized environment are required. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office is a must.
How to Apply:
Send cover letter and resume. Email preferred; subject line MUST be “Special Events Internship Application." Please contact: Ashley Quinn, Program Services & Volunteer Coordinator, Starlight MidAtlantic - 2020 K Street, NW. Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006. Phone: 202.293.7827. Fax: 202.293.9060, ashley@starlight-midatlantic.org.
*Please note that while all applications will be reviewed, only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Candidates being considered for the position can expect to hear from us before the end of April.