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Summer Intern – Governance
Schaumburg, IL – Flexible Hybrid Schedule or Remote
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is currently hiring a Summer Intern for Governance located in our corporate headquarters in Schaumburg, IL, or remote. This part-time, seasonal position will offer challenging work/project(s) within an exciting industry. The Summer Intern will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Association professionals in a flexible, innovative, mission-driven, and member-centric environment.
Internship Responsibilities:
- Format and copyedit all governance content (e.g., Executive Committee/Administrative Council communications, BOD/HOD reports, listserv notifications, web copy).
- Track 2026 reporting and communicate with committee chairs/editorial board EICs to ensure submission compliance.
- Catalog committee resources (formerly known as "committee work products") and transfer content from PDFs to HTML webpages to make them searchable for members.
- Develop guidance document for statement authors. Work with AC members to implement their ideas.
- Develop and publish new, streamlined BOD and HOD report templates.
- Identify all places to update "guideline" to "principles" (e.g., membership application, other statements, website, etc.).
- Redo/modernize APs and Bylaws (implement automated table of contents, de-bug Word files). Implement SEO terms for all Governance pages to enhance searchability.
- Update report (BOD/HOD, reference committee, review committee) style guide.
Internship Qualifications:
- Education related to Business, Communications, Editorial/Journalism/Publishing, Non-profit Management, or Public Health preferred.
- Nonprofit and/or volunteer experience helpful.
- Project management and/or research experience helpful.
- Excellent writing (including writing for the web) and verbal communication required.
Internship Details:
- Paid internship.
- 10-12-week commitment (during summer).
- Interns will work approximately 25-29 hours per week.
- Interns will be closely managed/mentored by their hiring manager.
- Interns will receive feedback regarding their work and performance.
Internship Eligibility:
- Students must be enrolled in a college/university.
- Students must interview with Human Resources and the Manager/Director who will be responsible for overseeing the work.
- Students must intern in an area which is related to their academic major and degree.
About ASA:
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) team provides education, resources, and advocacy to help our members improve the experience and safety of patients in their care. You can be a part of this important work—join more than 160 change-makers, collaborators, and advocates as we continually work towards excellence.
We live our core values of collaboration, dedication, commitment, and improvement every day. And we know that diversity in the way we look, think, learn, and live makes everything ASA does better. Our policies, culture, and people strengthen this commitment every day. As a result, ASA has been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in Chicago and the Nation® for the past nine years.
Position Compensation:
This position is an hourly or exempt/salaried position. The pay for this position is $16.00 per hour (undergraduate) and $18.00 per hour (graduate program). This position is not eligible for benefits or a yearly bonus/incentive.
Salary : $16 - $18