Project Manager (MBA Internship / Fellowship)

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