Internships at Komen

Our internships offer an opportunity to gain valuable work experience while working in a supportive atmosphere. We offer flexible scheduling in our downtown office Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Interns usually work 2 times a week for 3-5 hours for a term (some internships are more than one term). Some positions may require attendance at additional meetings and special events, and occasionally evening and weekend hours. All internships are unpaid.

Candidates may be enrolled in a college or university, exhibit strong organizational skills, be computer savvy, possess good customer service skills as well as a positive attitude.

Below is a listing of our established internships - please note the term that the position is needed. Other related internships may be developed depending on the student's requirements and our needs. Click on the link for a job description.

Breast Cancer Issues™ Conference Coordinator - Fall and Winter terms. OPEN

Community Program Intern -
All terms, minimum of one term required. One position, CLOSED

Community Profile Intern
Master’s level,  Spring – Fall 2010, CLOSED

Community Outreach Intern
Winter 2011 - OPEN

I AM THE CURE Supervising Intern -
Master's level, Summer term through September 19, 2010. CLOSED

Outreach Intern (Eugene)
- Summer, CLOSED

Outreach Intern (Portland) -
Summer, CLOSED

Presentation Coordinator -
Summer, Fall CLOSED Winter, Spring OPEN

Race for the Cure Internship
- Spring term, one position. CLOSED Summer term through
September 19, 2010, one position. CLOSED

Volunteer Management Intern -
Open, year long position. OPEN

Volunteer Recruitment Intern - Summer through September 19, 2010. CLOSED


If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please contact Lori Kresse at lkresse@komenoregon.org indicating the internship you are applying for along with a resume and cover letter. Applications can be mailed to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 1400 SW 5th Ave., Suite 530, Portland, OR 97201.

Download a Komen Intern Handbook by clicking here.

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