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SUMMER INTERN (Membership and Community Engagement)

ASTRO Academy, Arlington, VA, United States


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SUMMER INTERN (Membership and Community Engagement) Intern Arlington, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1153

Are you a college student who is seeking an opportunity to game real-life work experience and join a mission-driven organization that makes a difference in the U.S. healthcare landscape?

Position: Intern - Departments: Membership; Community Engagement and Professional Development

Reports to: Director, Member Relations and Director, Community Engagement and Professional Development

Duration: Starts June 1, 2026 (8-10 weeks; up to 20 hours per week)

~10 hours/week: Membership

~10 hours/week: Community Engagement

Position Overview ASTRO is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Summer Intern to support both the Membership and Community Engagement teams. This role is designed to provide hands‑on experience across two interconnected areas: membership data quality and operations, and programs that support students, residents and community engagement initiatives.

The intern will contribute directly to improving the accuracy and usefulness of ASTRO’s membership data while also supporting award programs, mentoring initiatives and student-focused activities tied to the Annual Meeting. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in data analytics, nonprofit operations, public health, communications or health care administration to build practical skills in a mission-driven professional association.

Key Responsibilities Membership Support (Approximately 10 hours/week)

Assist with membership database cleanup by reviewing records for accuracy, consistency and completeness

Identify and help resolve duplicate records and outdated or incomplete member information

Support data hygiene efforts, including standardizing fields and validating data across systems

Conduct basic data analysis to support membership reporting and insights

Help prepare summary reports, tables and charts for internal use

Assist with documentation of membership processes and data workflows

Support general membership operations, including project-based assistance

Collaborate with membership staff on special projects related to member engagement, retention or system improvement

Community Engagement & Professional Development Support (Approximately 10 hours/week)

Coordinate updates to student award recipients’ records in the ASTRO membership database and tracking systems, including verification of past participant information and entry of new award data

Update mentor and volunteer databases and web listings for programs requiring volunteer participation, such as the Medical Student Fellowship (MSF) Award

Update 2026 award recipient listings on the ASTRO website

Coordinate with the Public Relations department to support social media posts highlighting award recipients and program achievements

Coordinate Medical Student Fellowship student travel logistics for the 2026 Annual Meeting, including tracking meeting registration status, monitoring abstract acceptances and creating presentation schedules

Work with the Director of Community Engagement and Professional Development to create materials and coordinate student and community activities for the 2026 Annual Meeting

Conduct research and collect publication information for MSF program participants, including identifying relevant publications, confirming authorship, and documenting findings for program evaluation and reporting

Hands‑on experience working with a professional association membership database (AMS)

Exposure to membership operations, data quality management and reporting in a nonprofit environment

Experience supporting award programs, mentoring initiatives and student engagement activities

Development of foundational skills in data cleanup, research, reporting and operational coordination

Insight into how professional societies support education, career development, volunteer engagement and community‑building

Opportunities to collaborate cross‑functionally with communications, public relations, finance and IT teams

Qualifications

Strong attention to detail and interest in working with data and program operations

Comfort with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with databases, AMS/CRM systems or data tools is a plus

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently while also collaborating with cross‑functional teams

Interest in nonprofit organizations, professional associations, or health care‑related fields preferred

Education/Experience

One to two years of higher education experience

Rising juniors and seniors strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrate excellent communications skills, both verbal and written

Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail

Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Demonstrate research and analytical skills

Ability to be a self‑starter and work independently as well as with a team

Ask questions, be curious and share ideas

Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Duration and Schedule

This is a temporary internship position lasting up to 10 weeks, starting June 1, 2026 (no benefits).

The intern is expected to work in a hybrid work (onsite at HQ at least two days a week) setting with flexible hours, approximately 20 hours per week, depending on workload and availability.

This is a paid internship, non‑exempt hourly wage.

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