Summer 2026 Intern - Project Management (Memphis TN)

St. Jude ALSAC • Memphis, TN

39d • Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management Assistance: Prioritize Projects: Evaluate ongoing projects based on strategic alignment, resource availability, and potential ROI.
• Portfolio Management Assistance: Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate risks across the portfolio.
• Portfolio Management Assistance: Performance Tracking: Use dashboards to monitor project progress and performance metrics.
• Portfolio Management Assistance: Capacity Analysis: Assess current resource utilization and identify gaps.
• Portfolio Management Assistance: Forecasting: Predict future resource needs based on project timelines and workloads.
• Portfolio Management Assistance: 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.
• Research PMO Best Practices, Tools, and Procedures: Tools: Evaluate tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Smartsheet for project management.
• Research PMO Best Practices, Tools, and Procedures: 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.
• Review Project Management Backlog for Process Improvements: Streamline Processes: Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Review Project Management Backlog for Process Improvements: Feedback Loop: Establish a system for continuous feedback and improvement.
• Facilitate Team Meetings: Agenda Setting: Prepare and share meeting agendas in advance.
• Facilitate Team Meetings: Engagement: Encourage participation and ensure all voices are heard.
• Facilitate Team Meetings: Follow-Up: Document action items and follow up on progress.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees