Human Resources Intern

Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care? Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality, equitable patient care. Internship Overview: ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, commits to quality, and values inclusion. Our culture, ASCO Works – Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance. This is an Alexandria, VA based internship. To learn what it’s like to work at ASCO, click here. Who we are looking for: ASCO’s Human Resources Department is looking for a highly-organized Human Resources Intern to support day-to-day administrative tasks and activities in various functional areas of ASCO’s HR department. The Human Resources Intern will gain and build real-world experience with recruiting, learning and development, HRIS, benefits and operations, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) programs, and other HR projects and research area.Internship activities include:  Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion  * Support EDI programs and projects outlined in the organization and department’s EDI strategic plans  Learning and Development  * Participate in a variety of development sessions  * Assist with resource development for HR Learning & Performance Programs  * Support, develop & revise annual L&D/HR communication content  Onboarding  * Assist with maintenance of onboarding materials and templates in Workday  * Assist with projects, as needed, including conducting research and compiling data  Talent Acquisition  * Support the Talent Acquisition team in re-engineering the career site  * Help to implement social media strategies for recruitment  * Establish an intern alumni group fostering a strong sense of community and connection  Benefits, Operations & HRIS  * Collaborate with team members to analyze and document current business processes, identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement  * Create process flowcharts and diagrams to visualize current and future processes  * Participate in ongoing efforts to refine improved processes  Facilities  * Support ASCO facilities operations projects as requested    Required qualifications:  * Currently enrolled in an undergraduate BA/BS degree program, or graduate program, or recently graduated from a 4-year degree program, preferably in Human Resources Management or Business. Candidates must be at least a junior or entering their junior year of college at the start of the internship.  * Experience in an office environment  * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (365 preferred) and web-cloud-based platforms and applications  * Ability to conduct research and effectively analyze, compile, and present results  * Strong customer service skills and professionalism  * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills  * Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment  * Solid organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail  * Ability to prioritize and adapt  * Willingness to enhance skills     Duration: 10 weeks during the summer – June 10, 2024, to August 16, 2024. This internship is 37.5 hours per week.    Compensation: This summer internship position is paid. Additionally, ASCO will provide parking or a metro subsidy to the successful candidate.    Location: This internship is based in Alexandria, VA and will require working onsite. Candidates should reside in the D.C. metro area or be able to relocate at their own expense. If you are not able to work at ASCO Headquarters, please do not apply.    ADA/Physical Requirements  Extended periods seated or standing at a desk  High use of computer and other office technology equipment    To apply for this internship, please submit your application online.     The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.    At ASCO, our goal is to foster and encourage a diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our organization’s culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to leverage their unique perspectives and ideas.