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JOIN OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

 

INTERN TESTIMONIAL

"The confidence level in the work I do would not have developed as much as it did if I had not had the support of the program team at Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. In unique ways, each staff offered support and advice to grow my skill set." 

 

—  Yesenia Maldonaldo, UCSB CAPPS Intern

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Are you looking for an internship in Santa Barbara, CA? Internship opportunities bridge the gap between the educational and professional worlds, making it easier to transition from academic life into a career. At TBCF, we strive to provide a wonderful experience for our interns. Below are our current internship openings.

 

GOLDEN GALA INTERNSHIP

Desired Dates: June 23rd - September 26th, 2025

*More Details & Job Description to be Posted Soon 

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The Golden Gala Intern will work alongside the Communications and Events Director to plan TBCF’s Golden Gala, our flagship fundraising event.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Auction Item Procurement and Tracking

  • Event Communications

  • Event Design

  • Event Mailing Support

  • Event Committee Meetings

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GOLD RIBBON CAMPAIGN INTERNSHIP

Desired Months: July - September, 2025

*More Details & Job Description to be Posted Soon 

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The Gold Ribbon Campaign Intern will work alongside the Fund Development team to help raise awareness and funds for local families battling pediatric cancer during September, which is National Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, and subsequently TBCF’s annual Gold Ribbon Campaign.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Youth Philanthropy

  • Beneficiary Events

  • Business Partnership Program Research & Outreach

  • Gold Ribbon Campaign Outreach

  • Social Media

  • Marketing, PR and Advertising

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PROJECT HOLIDAY INTERNSHIP (Bilingual in Spanish & English Required)

Desired Dates: September – December, 2025

*More Details & Job Description to be Posted Soon 

 

Gift Procurement and Tracking:

  • Identify opportunities to engage local businesses and schools to participate in our Project Holiday Programs

  • Outreach to the community to secure Thanksgiving food gift baskets, $25 Holiday Party gifts, and $100 Project Christmas gifts

  • Communicate with TBCF Families to secure wish list items for Project Christmas

  • Track incoming gifts, baskets and donations as they are delivered to our office


Holiday Party Planning:

  • Work with Family Engagement Manager in all aspects of party planning

  • Communicate with venue and vendors

  • Assist in design of promotions and social media advertising

  • Assist with party set-up and break-down

  • Engage with families, staff and volunteers at party

APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP: 

Please submit your Internship Application below (including the attachment of your resume and cover letter), and our Volunteer Manager will reach out to you soon to provide you with further details. 

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