At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. 

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

This is a remote, home-based internship. Full time students from all US geographies will be considered. Our 2026 Summer internship program is an 8-week Paid Internship that runs from June 1st – July 24th, at 37.5 hours weekly. The program will join interns across the country who are supporting different department focuses on American Cancer Society and ACS's Cancer Action Network. 85% of the time will be in working within the given department, with the Intern's manager, their mentor, and the team. The other 15% will be with a cohort of other interns around American Cancer Society and ACS CAN.

The intern will work alongside the Global Learning & Development Manager to help create and update training materials, including videos, eLearning modules, and virtual or instructor-led training (VILT/ILT) content, for the newly launched Global Academy website. This role offers hands-on experience in learning design, digital content development, and global training initiatives.
Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Human Resources, Education, Communications, Media, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in learning design, training development, and adult learning concepts.
• Basic familiarity with digital learning formats such as eLearning, video, and virtual or instructor-led training (VILT/ILT).
• Comfortable working with common productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva).
• Willingness to learn new software applications, tools, and learning technologies.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage time effectively (self-starter mindset).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with team members and accept feedback.
• Creative mindset with an interest in improving learning experiences.
• Prior coursework, projects, or internships related to content development or training is a plus but not required.
  

Position Requirements:

• Must be available for entirety of 8-week program: June 1st – July 24th, 2026, at 37.5 hours per week.
• Full-time student, if you are an undergraduate student, you have completed your freshman year of college.
• Have a minimum of a B average (cumulative 3.0 on 4.0 scale).
• Plan to continue your education in the following term/semester.
• Upload a resume upon application submission.
• Note: an internship assignment may coincide with your last term/trimester as a full-time student, but the internship must be disengaged upon graduation.

The hourly rate is $18/hour. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.