About the role#
The Corporate Philanthropy Intern supports the company philanthropy program by directing corporate donations and volunteer efforts into the local community. You will work within the Enterprise Marketing and Communications department, gaining exposure to both communications and marketing teams.
What you'll do#
- Organize charity grant applications.
- Assist with company sponsored special events, fundraisers, and donation drives.
- Coordinate volunteer projects.
- Write and edit articles for the company intranet.
- Handle copywriting, event photography, graphic design, and presentation creation.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an associate, bachelor, or master degree program.
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous internship or work experience.
- Previous volunteer experience.
- Experience with event planning.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
- Reliable transportation.
- Preferred: Fundraising experience, experience with social media and graphic design, and coursework in Journalism, English, Communications, or Nonprofit Management.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in Nashville, Tennessee.
- The term for this role is Summer 2027.
About Jackson
Jackson operates within the financial services sector with a focus on retirement planning. Founded in 1961, the company provides annuity products to financial professionals and their clients. It is based in Lansing, Michigan. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and functions as a public company.
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