Project Manager (MBA Internship / Fellowship)
Childhood Cancer Society · DeKalb, IL
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PART-TIME, CONTRACTOR, AND INTERNSHIP
Posted Jun 29, 2026
Job Description
Childhood Cancer Society (CCS)
Remote / Hybrid (NJ & FL event opportunities)
⏳ Part-Time | Semester-Based / Flexible
Ideal for MBA Candidates, Graduate Business Students, and Emerging Leaders
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to help oversee cross-functional initiatives across fundraising, operations, partnerships, and event execution. This role is ideal for MBA students who want hands-on leadership experience while directly supporting executive-level initiatives.
As a Project Manager, you will work directly with Childhood Cancer Society’s leadership team, including our Founder/CEO and CMO, to improve operational efficiency, manage strategic deliverables, and help scale major initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage and oversee strategic projects across fundraising, donor relations, marketing, and event production
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and accountability across multiple departments
• Build and improve workflows to increase organizational efficiency
• Assist in sponsor acquisition strategy and relationship management
• Support planning and execution for major fundraising events, including:
(1) Adventure Ted Tees Off Against Childhood Cancer at Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck
(2) Mayor & First Lady of Saddle River’s Benefit Dinner 2026 at Ridgewood Country Club
• Work alongside leadership and C-suite team members on growth initiatives
• Analyze operational bottlenecks and propose scalable solutions
• Lead internal communication systems and project tracking
What You’ll Gain
• Direct mentorship from nonprofit executives and senior leadership
• Real-world project ownership with measurable impact
• Experience in business operations, strategic partnerships, and event management
• Exposure to donor psychology, nonprofit scaling, and executive decision-making
• Opportunity to build a portfolio of strategic accomplishments
• Recommendation letter from CEO, Tommy Head, upon successful completion of management objectives
• Currently pursuing an MBA or graduate business degree
• Strong interest in operations, consulting, nonprofit leadership, venture strategy, or organizational development
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple moving parts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset
Remote / Hybrid (NJ & FL event opportunities)
⏳ Part-Time | Semester-Based / Flexible
Ideal for MBA Candidates, Graduate Business Students, and Emerging Leaders
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to help oversee cross-functional initiatives across fundraising, operations, partnerships, and event execution. This role is ideal for MBA students who want hands-on leadership experience while directly supporting executive-level initiatives.
As a Project Manager, you will work directly with Childhood Cancer Society’s leadership team, including our Founder/CEO and CMO, to improve operational efficiency, manage strategic deliverables, and help scale major initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage and oversee strategic projects across fundraising, donor relations, marketing, and event production
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and accountability across multiple departments
• Build and improve workflows to increase organizational efficiency
• Assist in sponsor acquisition strategy and relationship management
• Support planning and execution for major fundraising events, including:
(1) Adventure Ted Tees Off Against Childhood Cancer at Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck
(2) Mayor & First Lady of Saddle River’s Benefit Dinner 2026 at Ridgewood Country Club
• Work alongside leadership and C-suite team members on growth initiatives
• Analyze operational bottlenecks and propose scalable solutions
• Lead internal communication systems and project tracking
What You’ll Gain
• Direct mentorship from nonprofit executives and senior leadership
• Real-world project ownership with measurable impact
• Experience in business operations, strategic partnerships, and event management
• Exposure to donor psychology, nonprofit scaling, and executive decision-making
• Opportunity to build a portfolio of strategic accomplishments
• Recommendation letter from CEO, Tommy Head, upon successful completion of management objectives
• Currently pursuing an MBA or graduate business degree
• Strong interest in operations, consulting, nonprofit leadership, venture strategy, or organizational development
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple moving parts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset
Additional Details
- City
- DeKalb
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- US
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