Human Resources 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’s Human Resources Department is looking for a highly-motivated Human Resources Intern to support key HR initiatives, collaborate and contribute to projects within HR Centers of Excellence, and enhance internal programs. This internship provides an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple HR functions.

Apply today and be part of ASCO’s dynamic HR team!

Internship activities may include:

• Benefits: Conduct a review of ASCO's Education Support Program and make recommendations for enhancement
• Learning and Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive summer engagement strategy using channels drive employee participation in professional development and learning initiatives; support pre and post sessions activities for select ASCO learning sessions; and support Engagement Council activities
• Operations and HRIS: Participate in HRIS process re-engineering and requirements gathering; and a conduct research study on pay transparency and how to align the organization with evolving legislation
• Talent Acquisition Support activities to contribute to ASCO’s EVP; review ASCO’s recruitment sources, optimization, and ROI and present recommendations; and contribute to re-designing Talent Acquisition’s internal learning sessions

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.
• Strong interest in Human Resources and desire to learn about different functions
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (365 preferred)
• Hands-on experience working with HRIS and/or Smartsheet is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong data analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• 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
• Excellent customer service skills and professionalism
• Willingness to enhance skills

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.