Board of Directors and Governance Intern

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 it’s like to work at ASCO, click here.

Who we are looking for:

ASCO is seeking an enthusiastic candidate interested in gaining hands-on experience in corporate governance and board relations. This internship provides a unique opportunity to learn and apply governance best practices in a dynamic work environment and contribute to the success of ASCO's Board of Directors, Election, and Special Awards Programs.

Internship activities include:

Non-profit governance

• Assist with preparing for meetings of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and other Board committees as needed.  

• Assist with preparing meeting materials, coordinating travel logistics with Board and committee members, taking minutes during the meeting(s), and completing post-meeting action items.

• Attend meetings and work directly with ASCO leadership, including the ASCO Presidents.  

ASCO Election

• Provide support in all activities leading up to the summer Nominating Committee meetings which include assisting in the pre-screening of nominees to determine eligibility, preparing meeting materials, preparing the voting site, coordinating travel logistics with committee members, and post-meeting follow-ups. 

• Attend the Nominating Committee meetings, take minutes, and perform other meeting support tasks, as needed. 

Special Awards Program 

• Assist with creating the 2027 program timeline and coordinate with groups across ASCO to ensure deliverables and due dates adhere to organizational expectations.  

• Assist with determining eligibility of special award nominees and prepare materials for the review and selection of the 2027 ASCO special award recipients. 

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, Smartsheet, Adobe Acrobat, and Zoom
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to effectively meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills and professionalism
• Prior experience attending committee meetings is a plus
• Prior experience in scheduling is a plus
• Prior experience working with high-level executives (i.e., CEOs, Board members) is a plus

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.