American Cancer Society Internship Program
Web: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/AA/content/AA_5_1x_Internship_Program.asp
Internship objective: The purpose of the internship program is to develop public awareness of the American Cancer Society.
About the interning organization: The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
Interning organizations mission: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Semesters interns are needed: Fall, Spring, Su I & Su II annually.
Number of interns needed: Minimum of 1
Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable
End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable
Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.
Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication
Desired skills and qualifications:
1. Have completed their freshman year of college (minimum) and will return to college after their internship
2. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.00 or B average
3. Have serious interest in pursuing a career in the non-profit sector
4.Can demonstrate a relationship between their projected major and the work of the American Cancer Society
Description of intern responsibilities:
1. Hands-on experience in the activities of non-profit agencies
2. In-depth knowledge of the American Cancer Society’s efforts in cancer control, volunteer involvement, and community outreach
3. Opportunity to continue to intern with us through their college years
4. Competitive stipend of up to $2,500 (for paid positions)
Location: 3,400 local office around the United States
Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.
Interested students should contact:
E-mail: Internships@cancer.org
Fax: 404-982-3677
See individual Internship postings for deadlines. We urge you to apply as soon as possible. Positions fill quickly.
Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:
- The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
- The student’s copy of all work produced
- The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
- Final paper
- The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
- The internship sponsor final evaluation
Method of Evaluation:
- Student’s journal/log: 20%
- Student’s work: 20 %
- Paper: 20%
- Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
- Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%
Calendar:
- E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
- Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
- All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
- Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
- Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.
Student’s Signature
Intern sponsor's (at internship site) signature
Coordinator of Undergraduate Internships’ (Marilyn S. Kritzman’s) signature
