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:

The Project Management Office standardizes the project-related processes and facilitates the sharing of resources, methodologies, tools, and techniques. It ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The PMO also plays a crucial role in aligning projects with the organization's strategic objectives, thereby maximizing value and benefits realization.

Portfolio Management Assistance:

Prioritize Projects: Evaluate ongoing projects based on strategic alignment, resource availability, and potential ROI.

Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate risks across the portfolio.

Performance Tracking: Use dashboards to monitor project progress and performance metrics.

Capacity Analysis:

Resource Allocation: Assess current resource utilization and identify gaps.

Forecasting: Predict future resource needs based on project timelines and workloads.

Optimization: Implement strategies to optimize resource usage and avoid bottlenecks.

Research PMO Best Practices, Tools, and Procedures:

Best Practices: Look into frameworks like PMBOK, PRINCE2, and Agile methodologies.

Tools: Evaluate tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Smartsheet for project management.

Procedures: Standardize processes for project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

Review Project Management Backlog for Process Improvements:

Identify Bottlenecks: Analyze the backlog to find recurring issues or delays.

Streamline Processes: Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Feedback Loop: Establish a system for continuous feedback and improvement.

Facilitate Team Meetings:

Agenda Setting: Prepare and share meeting agendas in advance.

Engagement: Encourage participation and ensure all voices are heard.

Follow-Up: Document action items and follow up on progress.

Majors preferred: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Interdisciplinary majors that include technology component, English or Communications

Skills preferred: Strong Communication, Self-Starter with ability to prioritize tasks, Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams, Detail Oriented, Curious with enthusiasm for learning new technology