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About Childhood Cancer Society

Childhood Cancer Society (CCS) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting families battling pediatric cancer, providing financial assistance, emotional support, and unforgettable wish grant experiences.

At the heart of our mission is Adventure Ted, our superhero spokes-bear and the central character behind our brand. Adventure Ted represents courage, kindness, and resilience, and serves as the face of our storytelling, campaigns, and creative identity across all initiatives.

We are currently preparing for major initiatives including a high-level charity golf outing and a fundraising dinner event with the Mayor of Saddle River, NJ.

Role Overview

We are assembling a select group of creatives to join the Adventure Ted Creative Board, a performance-driven team responsible for shaping and executing the visual identity of CCS across campaigns, events, and media.

Members will work directly with the Founder and Chief Media Officer, contributing to real-world creative tied to high-visibility initiatives. This is not a traditional internship. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role centered on ownership, quality, and creative impact.

Creative Tracks

Applicants may focus on one primary area:

• Graphic Design & Branding

  Event materials, social assets, sponsor decks, brand consistency

• Apparel Design

  Merchandise concepts, wearable branding, and product design

• Animation / Motion

  Short-form content, storytelling, and character animation for Adventure Ted

Core Responsibilities

• Design and execute creative assets across print, digital, and event environments

• Contribute to the visual evolution of the Adventure Ted brand

• Collaborate with Communications & Partnerships on campaigns and events

• Work with manufacturing partners to help design items such as clothing, toys, and other products used in fundraising initiatives

• Participate in structured execution sessions with fast turnaround timelines

• Maintain high creative standards across all work

What Makes This Different

• Direct collaboration with the Founder and executive leadership

• Ownership of real-world creative tied to live events and campaigns

• Portfolio-building work with real visibility and real-world application

• A selective, performance-based creative environment

Growth & Advancement Opportunities

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

• Advancement is based on execution, consistency, and demonstrated creative ability.

This role is eligible for internship credit in Graphic Design, Media, Animation, Marketing, and related programs, depending on your school’s requirements.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong design or creative foundation

• High attention to detail and visual taste

• Ability to execute quickly without sacrificing quality

• Self-starter with strong ownership mentality

• Passionate about meaningful, mission-driven work