Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), a world-renowned Comprehensive Cancer Center located in the heart of Boston’s medical area, is seeking applicants for its 2023 Summer Administrative Internship Program. The goal of this internship is to provide high potential individuals, who demonstrate a unique contribution and commitment to diversity, with the opportunity to further develop their leadership style and analytical skills by working on major initiatives impacting the Institute.

The Administrative Internship Program is part of the Institute’s commitment to Inclusion, Diversity and Equity. We are committed to attracting unique talent to leadership roles, promoting the diversity of our workforce and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment. DFCI will be offering paid internship opportunities for qualified graduate students and rising undergraduate seniors.  We strongly encourage applicants from the local Boston community to apply.

The Division of Philanthropy Intern will support the Event Fundraising Team on a new initiative focused on engaging the next generation of Dana-Farber and Jimmy Fund donors.  Junior Jimmy Fundraisers are do-it-yourself community-run fundraising events held on behalf of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund.  They are run in-part or entirely by schools, youth groups, kids, teens and young college-aged adults through their school, clubs, or personal fundraisers.

• Intern 40 hours/week for 10 weeks from May 30 – August 4, 2023 (100% remote*)
• Contribute to high visibility projects and major initiatives, ranging from detailed implementation to strategic planning activities
• Partner with an Executive Sponsor and work directly with senior leadership teams
• Participate in programming focused on understanding Unconscious Bias, leadership development and networking
• Present an overview to senior leaders to highlight project accomplishments
• Research and identify groups for outreach, conduct initial conversations, and work on a suite of resources to support this new initiative

* This job is designated as remote. Work may need to be performed onsite (Boston, MA) up to one day per week. Remote work may only be performed from one of the New England states only (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT & RI).

• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong writing and proof-reading skills
• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Ability to work and collaborate with a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the demonstrated ability to drive multiple concurrent projects to completion in a complex, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of staff and donor/volunteer constituencies in an environment of frequently changing needs, priorities, and deadlines
• Project management, customer services and public speaking experience
• Ability to handle high degree of confidentiality
• Experience working with schools, youth organizations, or college groups preferred

Application Requirements and Timeframe

Interested applicants should apply by December 23, 2022 with a cover letter and resume.

Interviews will be conducted between February 6-17, 2023. Offer letters will be extended by February 24, 2023.

Compensation for this position will be $17/hour for rising undergraduate seniors and $21/hour for graduate students.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.