Project Manager Intern

American Chemical Society
United States, D.C., Washington
1155 16th St Nw (Show on map)
Jan 22, 2025
Description The Society Business Solutions Unit (SBS) reports into the Chief Operating Officer function and supports all Society Programs. This unit enables ACS goal achievement through data research/analysis, strategic planning, and an array of customer service activities. The Society Business Solutions staff collaborates with IT to oversee the Society Project Prioritization efforts and often serves as partners on IT initiatives supporting planning, testing and execution strategy. Position Summary The Project Manager intern will work closely with a senior Program/Project Manager to oversee the coordination and completion of all aspects of assigned projects. Support business stakeholders and the SBS team utilizing project management tools and best practices. Key Responsibilities Project planning and execution: Help develop project timelines and work breakdown structures Assist in defining project scope and deliverables Support the creation of project documentation and presentations Collaborate with team members to assign tasks and manage dependencies Project tracking and reporting: Monitor project progress against timelines Identify potential risks and assist with developing mitigation plans Create and update project management software with relevant tasks Prepare project status reports Communication and collaboration: Attend project meetings and develop detailed minutes Facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders Proactively identify and address issues that may impact project success Education Requirements:* The Ideal candidate will be a rising college junior, senior or pursuing Masters/ PhD in Business, Information Technology. Required Qualifications: Currently pursuing a major in Business, Information Technology or related field. Please complete the following survey as part of your application: 2025 ACS Summer Intern Questionnaire Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$23.00; Rising Senior-$24.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $27.00. Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities* The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)