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