Intern

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. 

Ourpaid summer internship programoffers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting a powerful mission:Finding cures. Saving children.

WhatYou’llExperience:

Over10 weeks,you’llbe immersed in ALSAC’s culture and work alongside passionate professionals.Here’swhat you can expect:

• Meaningful Projectsthat make a real impact

• Mentorship & Collaborationwith teammates and leaders across departments

• Exclusive Chatswith ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team

• Intern Projectwhereyou’lllearn design thinking, collaborate with interns, and present to ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team

Named one of theTop 100 Internship Programs in the U.S.byWayUpand Yello, this program is designed to beimpactful, 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 yousubmityour application and if eligible, you will be sent an email to complete a virtual video interview fromHireVue. 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, visitstjude.org/alsacinternor contact[email protected].

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

TheWriting Teamis a collaborative group of storytellers in Memphis and around the country dedicated to bringing the St. Jude mission to life through compelling narratives. Our team crafts compelling stories that highlight the generosity of donors and supporters, share courageous patient cancerjourneysandshowcasegroundbreaking treatments and researchat St. Jude.These stories are used in marketing campaigns and published online onInspire,ALSAC’s premiere storytelling platform that celebrates our mission and shares impactful narratives across the organization.

Ifyou’repassionate about writing stories that make a difference, this is the team for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate insightful questions and conduct interviews

• Write clear and engaging donor stories and patient bios

• Utilize correct grammar and AP style guidelines

• Refine written work through thorough self-editing

• Adapt tone and style to suit diverse audiences

• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions

• Collaborate with otherALSACmarketing teams to develop content 

• Pitch story ideas that align with audience interests and organizational goals

• Validate and confirm accuracy of information through research and fact-checking

• Participate in cross-team meetings tocapture key insightsand story ideas for future content.

• Engage in active listening to capture key details and storylines

Preferred Majors:

• Journalism, English and Creative Writing, Communications

Preferred Skills:

• Microsoft Word

• Social Media

• Strong narrative writing and journalistic interviewing skills

• Curiosity and initiative to dig deeper for compelling details.