Summer 2026 Intern

At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.

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

· 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: 1550 Liberty Ridge Dr, Suite 250, Chesterbrook, PA 19087

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 [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

Internship Focus:

Join a passionate, strategic, and collaborative team dedicated to advancing the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our team works to increase awareness and philanthropic support through innovative programs, impactful events, and strong community partnerships. We lead initiatives in individual, bequest, and corporate giving; volunteer engagement; marketing and PR; and signature events like the St. Jude Walk/Run, Radiothons, Galas, Golf Tournaments, Collegiate and Greek Life programs, and High School Leadership initiatives.

Internship Highlights: As a summer intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in nonprofit development, event planning, communications, and community engagement. Projects may include:

Event Planning & Support

· Fairways for Hope (July 13, 2026): Assist with pre-event logistics (signage, gift bags, volunteer training), day-of operations (volunteer coordination, check-in, logistics), and post-event follow-up (documentation and acknowledgments).

· St. Jude Walk/Run (September 2026): Support team and participant recruitment through outreach, help secure in-kind donations and entertainment, and assist with event setup and execution.

Social Media & Communications

· Develop and implement strategies to grow our social media presence.

· Monitor engagement and respond to inquiries.

· Draft and distribute newsletter content.

Administrative & Operational Support

· Conduct outreach calls, assemble materials, write donor thank-you cards, and manage supplies and calendars.

· Support event setup and takedown as needed.

Special Projects

· Assist with volunteer recruitment and management.

· Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and partners.

· Support emerging initiatives like the St. Jude Leadership Society, Collegiate and Greek Life programs, Women Who Lead, and Rising Star/Future Leader programs.

Majors preferred: Communications, Business, Computer & Information Sciences, Health Education, Social Studies, English & Foreign Languages, Health Sciences & Technologies

Skills preferred: Social Media, Excel, Adobe, Microsoft Suite, AI-based programs such as Co-Pilot. Excellent writing and communication skills are required. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Experience in working with volunteers, leadership within student organizations and familiarity with the St. Jude Mission preferred.

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.