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 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, and commits to quality. 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 its like to work at ASCO , click here .

Who we are looking for:

Internship activities include:

Program Operations & Event Logistics

Execute QTP Summer 2026 tasks, including materials distribution, faculty and volunteer outreach, meeting scheduling, and reimbursements.

Coordinate QTP Winter 2026/2027 prep, managing application processing, inquiry tracking, and material preparation.

Support QTP 1-Day Workshops by assisting with the contracting process, managing logistics, invoicing, and faculty reimbursements.

Lead material development and dissemination for both QTP and various grant-funded programs.

Support QTP-related projects to enhance the programs promotional efforts and expert faculty management.

Measurement Development & Data Management

Build and maintain the ASCO Measure Library using Access databases.

Perform preliminary data analysis for measure testing using Excel and other analytical software.

Drive project management for Technical Expert Panels (TEPs) by coordinating meetings and managing complex schedules.

Facilitate SME communications by drafting initial outreach to Subject Matter Experts on behalf of the measurement team.

Grant Administration & Strategic Support

Support new grant cycles for the second half of 2026, handling related projects and administrative action items.

Assist in the redevelopment of surveys and applications to optimize QTP and grant program data collection.

Ensure compliance and administration for various grant-related projects as assigned by the Care Delivery Department.

Stakeholder & Volunteer Management

Manage faculty, participant, and volunteer relations, ensuring timely communication and support.

Oversee reimbursement processes and respond to inquiries from program applicants and stakeholders, as needed.

Provide administrative support to ASCO volunteer committees and steering groups to ensure project continuity.

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.

Project coordination experience

Experience with project management applications (i.e., Smartsheet)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Customer-focused mindset to build effective relationships with volunteers, faculty, and other ASCO colleagues and professionalism

Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (365 preferred)

Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with flexibility to adapt to changing needs

Solid organizational and time management skills and attention to detail

Willingness to enhance skills

Willingness to utilize AI tools, such as Gemini, to complete certain tasks/projects

Duration: 10 weeks during the summer June 8, 2026 to August 14, 2026. This internship is 37.5 hours per week.

Compensation: This summer internship position is paid at a rate of $20/hour for actual hours worked. Additionally, ASCO will provide parking or a metro subsidy.

Location: This internship is based in Alexandria, VA and will require working onsite the majority of the time with some offsite work flexibility. 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.

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. The job posting will remain active throughout the candidate application evaluation process. 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, national origin, sex, and religion.