Offer summary

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a 4-year or graduate degree program related to Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, or Government Affairs., Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be authorized to perform duties in the U.S., Internship must be a requirement for graduation, with a commitment of at least 120 hours for the semester., Reliable internet access is necessary for this 100% remote internship..

Key responsabilities:

Assist the Public Policy & Advocacy team with research and analysis related to breast cancer initiatives.

Participate in meetings and collaborate with subject matter experts in various departments.

Support the development of advocacy materials and outreach efforts.

Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations and contribute to projects that align with organizational goals.

Job description

For full consideration, your degree program at your university must require an internship as part of completion for graduation. You must also be prepared to complete a minimum of 120 hours for the semester.

WHO WE ARE!

Susan G. Komen is the only organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts including research, community health & public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease. Students will have direct supervision from their intern supervisor within the area they are assigned to.

We are actively recruiting an Intern for our Fall 2025 semester for our Public Policy & Advocacy team. Ideally, we would love someone interested in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Government Affairs or other related fields.

Perks Of the Program Include:

A structured and supervised remote learning environment
Explore the nonprofit industry
Build your resume with hands-on projects
Gain networking opportunities
Collaborate with SMEs in your area of interest
Earn college credit
Join our Intern Alumni Association upon completion of the program
Receive an employment reference

Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the program:

Authorized to perform duties in the U.S
Your degree program must require an internship for graduation
Actively enrolled in a 4 year or graduate degree program and must be enrolled in a class to receive academic credit
Minimum G.P.A of 3.0
Have reliable internet access since this Internship is 100% remote
Acknowledge this is an unpaid internship
Internship availability from August to November, during Komen’s hours of operation (Monday – Friday from 7am – 6pm CDT)
Available with a minimum two four-hour blocks of time OR 3 three-hour blocks of time during the business week

Komen's internship program provides students with direct nonprofit experience in a remote work environment along with academic education and professional job preparation. Students may have the opportunity to explore different departments during the Internship: Human Resources, Legal, Finance, IT, Patient Services, Community Health, Government Affairs, Mission Operations, Scientific Programs & Data, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Communications, Marketing, Community Engagement, Community Development, Development Strategy and Operations, etc. We appreciate the value and work interns bring and hope to provide them with professional and personal development in return!

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