Summer 2026 Intern- Project Coordinator (Memphis TN)

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

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 
• 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) 
• Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026 
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday) 
• Pay: $14/hour 
• Location: Headquarters Office in Memphis, TN 

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 
• Specific Internship Description and Preferred Skills: 
• Passionate about our mission  
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously 
• 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.  

On any given enterprise project, the intern may: 

• Assist a project manager with shaping formal written reports and/or PowerPoint presentations used to update senior leadership. 
• Assist a project manager with note-taking throughout a project team meeting (with a large group and many moving parts) to ensure all information is captured for documentation purposes, and confirmation of assignments. 
• Assist a project manager with development and maintenance of project spreadsheets for tracking purposes on various aspects of a project. 
• Takes responsibility for maintaining certain spreadsheets and lists on one’s own as assigned by the project manager. 
• Assist EPMO communication team with research, writing, editing and/or proofing for executive messaging and reporting.  
• Assists in collecting data and other information for an array of different topics  connected to a project, particularly in early fact-finding phases.  

Majors preferred: Communications, Business, English, Computer & Information Sciences, or any 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

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.