Summer 2026 Intern - Marketing Operations (Memphis TN)
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: Headquarters Office in Memphis, TN
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
Focus Area:
The Marketing Operations Intern plays a key role in supporting the efficiency and effectiveness of the marketing function. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in operational strategy, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration, blending creative thinking with analytical skills to support core business processes.
Interns will also explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support innovation in marketing operations. This role is designed to foster professional development, offering exposure to real-world business challenges, mentorship opportunities, and career exploration.
Key Responsibilities:
Meeting & Event Participation
Prepare by reviewing agendas and background materials to enhance engagement.
Actively participate in meetings, take detailed notes, and follow up with attendees to build professional connections.
Monthly Trends Reporting
Gather insights from market research, social media analytics, and industry publications.
Analyze and summarize emerging trends to inform marketing strategies.
Invoice Reporting
Organize and categorize marketing-related invoices by type and date.
Ensure accuracy and completeness in financial reporting using Excel or accounting tools.
Contract Data Entry
Input and verify contract details in the designated system.
Maintain accurate records and update entries as needed.
Business Continuity Support
Assist in the development and maintenance of business continuity plans.
Help coordinate preparedness activities and document outcomes.
Daily Standup Note-Taking
Capture key discussion points and action items during team standups.
Share notes promptly to support team alignment and accountability.
Career Development Research
Explore career paths aligned with personal interests and goals.
Network with professionals, attend industry events, and research job opportunities using platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
Preferred Majors:
Marketing, Business, Communications, or related disciplines
Preferred Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Interest in marketing operations, systems, and process improvement
Curiosity about emerging technologies, including AI applications in marketing
- 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.
Top Skills
What We Do
ALSAC is the largest healthcare-related charity in the United States. Founded in 1957 by Danny Thomas, our sole mission is to raise the funds and awareness needed to operate and maintain St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. While our headquarters can be found in Memphis, Tennessee, we have additional offices in more than 30 locations across the country and in Puerto Rico with positions in fundraising, marketing, digital, information technology, legal, finance and many other disciplines all supporting our lifesaving mission - Finding cures. Saving children. ®
At ALSAC, we believe in hiring the best and brightest from around the globe, and in 2020 we were named #1 on Fast Company's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators. With a concerted focus on diversity and inclusion, we value and respect the contributions of all of our employees. Our work environment encourages everyone to be their authentic selves as we strive together towards a day when “no child dies in the dawn of life.”
As we look to the future, we understand that we must be relentlessly innovative. Our work helps fuel the groundbreaking research and treatment at St. Jude and ensures that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
View our career opportunities at https://www.stjude.org/jobs/alsac.html and follow ALSAC across social media using @stjude.
To learn more about the research hospital, follow St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on LinkedIn. For specific career opportunities available through the hospital, visit www.stjude.org/JoinOurMission.
