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Summer 2024 Intern - Project Coordinator (Memphis, TN)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Posted on Friday, December 8, 2023

At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.

We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Job Description

Interns join a mission where they learn more about how we’ve become one of the most trusted nonprofits brands in the industry.

ALSAC’s Program offers an immersive experience where interns experience our culture, contribute to organization’s goals through projects, and build relationships with team members and senior leadership. During the summer internship, interns are assigned to a day-to-day manager where they are with provided meaningful assignments. After 12 weeks, interns will truly understand what it's like to be a part of the ALSAC/St.Jude. ALSAC/St.Jude was selected as the 100 best internship programs in the U.S. in 2022 by WayUp and Yello.

Program Highlights:

Exclusive Chats with CEO
Hands-On Assignments
Innovation Intern Project

ALSAC Summer Intern Innovation Project: Throughout the internship, interns will have a chance to connect with innovators from across ALSAC and learn the art of Design Thinking. Interns will work in teams, be creative, and participate sessions to help prepare them to present their projects to ALSAC’s CEO and members of our Executive Leadership Team.

Start Date: May 20, 2024
End Date: August 9, 2024
Hours: 40 hours a week (Monday-Friday)
Pay Rate: Based on work location
Work Location: Headquarters Office in Memphis, TN

Application Process:

Requirements:

A passion for our mission!
Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
Must be comfortable with Zoom and Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Actively participate in the Summer Intern Innovation Project through cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders and your assigned project.
Ability to work in a team environment but also work strong independently.
Ability to be organized and detailed to balance several projects simultaneously.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Specific Internship Description and Preferred Skills:

The Enterprise Project Management Office supports enterprise-wide initiatives, events, and special projects through the initiation, planning, monitoring & controlling, execution, and closing of projects. This role requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Ensures that the activities of a project are running smoothly and properly implemented.
Provides administrative coordination support to assigned projects.
Assists in the collection and analysis of project data and reporting on outcomes.
Maintains project pending lists and meeting agendas.
Assists in tracking and documenting project deliverables.
Daily support to project team as directed by management.
Assists Project Managers with budgeting and regular reporting.
Projects include Enterprise strategic initiatives, enterprise-wide events (i.e. Volunteer Awards Dinners, FedEx St. Jude Championship, National Training Meeting, NexGen Seminars, etc.), and Enterprise projects.
Requires general knowledge of computers; speaks and writes in a clear and understandable manner; understands complex verbal or written instructions; possesses excellent communication and collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively with groups and Individuals.

Majors preferred: Communications, Business, English, Computer & Information Sciences, orany other related major.

Skills preferred: Excel, Microsoft Suite—PowerPoint proficiency a plus, excellent writing and communication skills are required.

Benefits & Perks

The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.

We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.

Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
Exceptional Paid Time Off
Maternity / Paternity Leave
Infertility Treatment Program
Adoption Assistance
Education Assistance
Enterprise Learning and Development
And more

To ensure the health and safety of the children and families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as well as our donors, volunteers and colleagues, as a condition of employment, we require that employees adhere to ALSAC’s Vaccination Requirements, including COVID-19 Vaccination.

ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.

ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

No Search Firms:

ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.