Join the team behind one of the most trusted nonprofit brands in the world. ALSAC is the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Our paid summer internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting a powerful mission: Finding cures. Saving children.

What You’ll Experience:

Over 10 weeks, you’ll be immersed in ALSAC’s culture and work alongside passionate professionals. Here’s what you can expect:

• Meaningful Projects that make a real impact

• Mentorship & Collaboration with teammates and leaders across departments

• Exclusive Chats with ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team

• Intern Project where you’ll learn design thinking, collaborate with interns, and present to ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team

Named one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S. by WayUp and Yello, this program is designed to be impactful, collaborative, and inspiring.

Internship Details:

• Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday)

• Pay: $14/hour

• Location: Headquarters Office in Memphis, TN

Application Process:

After you submit your application and if eligible, you will be sent an email to complete a virtual video interview from HireVue. Your submission will be reviewed and if you are selected to move forward, you will be contacted for an interview with the hiring manager. Final candidates will be selected by April 1, 2026. For more information, visit stjude.org/alsacintern or contact intern@alsac.stjude.org.

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college/university or May 2026 graduate

• Passionate about our mission

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Must be 18 years of age or older

Internship Focus:

Step into the fast-paced world of retail merchandising and make your mark! As an Assistant Buyer Intern at ALSAC, you won’t just observe - you’ll contribute to real business decisions that shape what hits the shelves. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic buying process, from trendspotting to vendor collaboration, and everything in between.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist retail buyer with purchase order management, including writing, tracking, and processing changes or cancellations.

• Analyze sales trends and inventory levels to support buying decisions.

• Participate in vendor meetings and sample reviews.

• Conduct competitive shopping and market research to identify trends.

• Prepare reports and presentations on product performance and business results.

• Support cross-functional teams with administrative tasks such as sample coordination and item setup.

Preferred Majors: Supply Chain, Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other MS Office applications.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Passion for retail, product, and consumer trends.

• Previous retail or merchandising experience.

• Familiarity with retail math and inventory systems.

• Creative thinking combined with data-driven decision-making.