The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation’s leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures and local jurisdictions to support evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

Upon direction by the Federal Advocacy team, attending regular internal and external meetings with colleagues across the organization, other stakeholders, and Capitol Hill offices alongside Federal team members; drafting and editing talking points, background memos, and hearing questions; researching timely topics related to hearings and activities in Congress; and assisting with additional office duties as assigned by the Federal team.

Responsibilities:

The ability to work collaboratively with the Federal team, ACS and ACS CAN leadership, office staff, and volunteers on legislative-related issues.

Prior experience working in a fast-paced office environment with multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Top-notch analytical, drafting, editing, and writing skills.

Political savvy to work and communicate on a bipartisan, bicameral basis.

Position Requirements:

Must be available for entirety of 8-week program: June 1st July 24th, 2026, at 37.5 hours per week.

Full-time student, if you are an undergraduate student, you have completed your freshman year of college.

Have a minimum of a B average (cumulative 3.0 on 4.0 scale).

Plan to continue your education in the following term/semester.

Upload a resume upon application submission.

Note: an internship assignment may coincide with your last term/trimester as a full-time student, but the internship must be disengaged upon graduation.

The hourly rate for this position is $18.40/hour. The final candidate’s relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS CAN provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.