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JOBS and INTERNSHIPS

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Positions Available:
> Communications Director (posted 2/28/08)
> Internships




Internships
We are now accepting applications for our 2006 Internship Program in the following categories:

  • Cancer Research Policy

  • One out of every two men and one out of every three women will face some form of cancer in their lifetime.  Cancer policy plays an important role in confronting these alarming statistics; a policy environment conducive to progress is essential to translating research into cures.  As a policy intern at FOCR you will gain substantive first-hand experience and knowledge of an "inside the beltway" 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.

As a Cancer Research Policy intern, you will:
    -  Research, compose, and create policy briefs and reports
    -  Track current cancer related legislation and floor activity
    -  Attend advocacy, industry, and congressional meetings
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Interact with congressmen, government officials, industry executives, and the cancer advocacy community
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Write policy related articles FOCR Publications
    -  Contribute to planning of FOCR events and programs

 

  • Non-Profit Management
    The Non-Profit Management Internship Program is designed for a graduate level student with
    experience in business administration and an interest in non profits active in the health care policy arena.  This intern would work directly with the director and board chair to help develop ideas for improving internal operations and management.   
     
    As a Management intern you will:
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    Meet with board members, directors of other non-profit organizations, legal counsel, and industry executives
    - Design and manage projects related to organizational administration and/or financing
    -  Gain understanding of the different financial scenarios that come with being a 501(c)(3) non-profit and how they differ from the corporate model
    -  Organize and implement database management
    -  Develop plans and set goals for 
    improving corporate management and infrastructure 
 

Our Internship Program is designed to accommodate both quarter and semester schedules, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.  The suggested time commitment is approximately  20 hours per week for 3 months but is flexible to accommodate course credit.  It is recommended that you submit your application at least three months in advance of your desired start date. 

 
For more information, please contact info@focr.org with the subject "2007 Internship Program."

Who Can Apply

This is an excellent opportunity for an intelligent, creative, and motivated college undergraduates (sophomore, junior, or senior) and graduate students to learn how a growing non-profit organization functions and gain valuable experience in aspects of policy or management operations.  Strong research, analytical, and computer skills are desired. 

 How to Apply

To begin the application process, please submit the following materials:
(1) A cover letter outlining your interests in a policy  and/ or management internship.   Also, please state your desired start and end dates.
(2) A resume
 
You may send the materials by one of three ways:

EMAIL to hchaney@focr.org with subject "2007 Internship Application"
FAX to (703)302-1568 Attn: Heather Chaney
MAIL to  
             Heather Chaney
             Friends of Cancer Research
            
2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 200,
             Arlington, VA 22202


 

 

 

 

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