Volunteer Analytics and Collaboration Intern
ASCO
Location
Alexandria, VA
Department
Engineering & IT
Salary
Range
Frequency
Job Description
Posted on:
January 23, 2024
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 is seeking an intern to join our Volunteer Program team. The intern will
gain valuable experience and insight in managing a volunteer program for a
nonprofit organization. This internship is designed to enhance ASCO's volunteer
program by improving resources for internal stakeholders, maintaining volunteer
records, and enhancing volunteer recruitment and recognition.
Don't miss this chance to make a meaningful contribution to ASCO while gaining
valuable experience in volunteer analytics and collaboration. Apply now and join
our team!Internship activities include:
* Developing resources for internal stakeholders to maximize value of ASCO’s
Volunteer Pool.
* Assist with keeping ASCO Volunteer Database up to date and accurate.
* Review ASCO volunteer policies and procedures and develop new resources for
internal stakeholders and ASCO volunteers.
* Review Volunteer Application and onboarding resources and provide
recommendations to improve user experience.
* Create a Volunteer Frequently Asked Question Guide to assist volunteers with
resolving issues.
* Assist with developing presentations for staff meetings and volunteer liaison
meetings.
* Develop marketing campaigns to recruit new volunteers and improve volunteer
recognition.
* Develop the framework for a new volunteer opportunity to engage international
volunteers.
Required qualifications:
* Currently enrolled in an undergraduate BA/BS degree program, or graduate
program, or recently graduated from a 4-year degree program. Candidates must
be at least a junior or entering their junior year of college at the start of
the internship.
* Experience using Microsoft Office tools, SurveyMonkey, SmartSheet, Adobe
Acrobat, and Zoom
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Professionalism
* Solid organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet
established deadlines, and impeccable attention to detail
* Proficient written and oral communication skills
* Proficient interpersonal skills
* Ability to work with indirect supervision while being motivated and a
self-starter
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with flexibility
to adapt to changing needs
* Excellent customer service skills and professionalism
* 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 the Association for Clinical Oncology, our goal is to foster and encourage a
diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our
organizations’ culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to
leverage their unique perspectives and ideas.
Apply now