Summer 2026 Intern

Partnerships, Memphis TN

Posted on 11/17/2025

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Compensation Overview

$14/hr

Memphis, TN, USA

In Person

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. 

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 actively enrolled, and in good standing, in an accredited college or university, as a sophomore, junior, senior,graduate student,or recent graduateupon date of hire and for the duration of the10-weekprogram, ending on August8th

  • Passionate about our mission 

  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Must be 18 years of age or older

Internship Focus:

Our intern will be helping to further our work through our National BlackOrganizations (inclusive of the National Pan-HellenicCouncil) thatparticipatein DIY events, St. Jude Walk, Sunday of Hope andSt. Jude Leadership Society, andproprietarycampaigns.

Majors preferred:Business, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, and any other related majors

Skills preferred:Event Planning, Social Media, Collaboration, Creativity, Self-starter, Problem Solving, Innovative, Effective Communication Skills, Adaptability, Organizational Skills

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Additional Internship Program Requirements:

  • Must be a current member ofDivine Nine/NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council) in good standing.

  • Requires a degree of judgement; ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships.

  • Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

  • Must be able tomaintainconfidentiality.

Specific Internship Description and Preferred Skills:

This internship invites collegiateNational Pan-HellenicCouncilmembers to work closely with ourCommunityImpactteam to create and execute impactful strategies. Our goal is toacquireand cultivate the next generation of St. Jude supporters through the implementation of new and existing programs, platforms and campaigns targeting audiences fromthe collegiates to adults.

Community ImpactVision:  To ensure every generation has an introduction to, an experience with and a clear understanding of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Community ImpactMission:YourPassion, Our Mission: To attract the next generation of St. Jude supporters by providing engaging fundraising activations that harness thepassionsof our diverse audience in a genuine way. We create fun andmeaningfulactivations that ignite a lifelongaffinityin the next generation of St. Jude supporters.

Work with theCommunity Impactteamto focuson driving awareness, engagement, and revenue from African Americangroups and organizationsin support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Projects include:

  • Researching opportunities for African Americangroups andorganizationengagement including philanthropic trends, National Black Groups/Organizations,and developingstrategy for undergraduate involvement.

  • Supporting the dissemination of culturally relevant information to support front-line fundraisers

  • Supporting enterprise events targeting the African Americangroups and organizations

  • Assistingwith operations for key events, trainings, and programs

  • Task/projects include working with our core African American fundraising programsand NPHC proprietary campaigns.

Majors preferred:Business, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales,Psychology, Sociology,Communications, and any other related majors

Skills preferred:Event Planning, Social Media, Collaboration, Creativity, Self-starter, Problem Solving, Innovative, Effective Communication Skills, Adaptability, Organizational Skills

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.