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INTERNSHIPS

13. Internships - American Cancer Society

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.

Looking for an opportunity that will test your business skills and prepare you to meet the demands of a challenging workforce?  Interested in developing a business case, working on marketing ideas, event and relationship management?

Special Events Intern - Learn to provide resources and staff support to communities and organizations by assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of American Cancer Society fundraising activities. Involves all aspects of event planning (Relay for Life, Making Strides against Breast Cancer, Gala and other fundraising projects.) Partner with volunteers to successfully carry out fundraising activities. Skills:  

* Basic computer skills, good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment are required skills.
* Well organized.
* Must be professional, dependable, resourceful, and able to meet project deadlines, and energetic.

Patient Navigation Intern - In office volunteer needed to assist Patient and Family Services department with the daily incoming phone contacts, follow up with patient requests, contact with medical professionals (i.e.: social workers, medical oncologist, surgeons) to advocate and assist the patient and their family members through the health care system. Extensive training involved. This volunteer position is during regular business hours. Skills:

* Ability to manage confidential matters.
* Ability to communicate effectively with the general public, patients, family members and friends, health professionals and volunteers.
* Excellent telephone etiquette
* Knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database applications and general office equipment and procedures.  

Please send resumes to Olevia Brown via email at [log in to unmask] with subject line saying “ACS Temp.”