Summer Non-Clinical Internship People Strategy
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Seattle Childrens has multiple summer internship openings across a variety of non-clinical departments. Internships will be offered in a hybrid format and will run for up to 14 weeks beginning in June. Interns will work up to 40 hours per week.
This is an exciting opportunity for students to engage in an inclusive hands-on learning environment grow their skills and gain exposure to a diverse range of career areas at Seattle Childrens. As part of this experience interns will learn to work collaboratively as part of a team take on substantive projects under the guidance of experienced mentors cultivate professional networks with peers and leaders and participate in a range of career development activities. At the conclusion of the internship all students will prepare a final project for presentation at a formal convening attended by Seattle Childrens staff and leaders.
Job Summary
This position is temporary and/or intermittent in nature. Length of service exceeds 100 hours. This will be a hybrid work experience requiring an in-person presence approximately 1-3 days per week. This position is initially set for a14-weekduration with the possibility of extending into early 2027.
The People Strategy team is part of Seattle Childrens People and Culture Division whose mission is to champion a healthy culture promote resilience and build compassionate and inclusive spaces to create exceptional experiences for our patients families and workforce. People Strategy is comprised of project managers from a variety of backgrounds and industries and supports projects that include traditional HR patient and family experience advancing health outcomes technical implementations and more. Along with project management we bring strategic thinking thought partnership collaboration and creative thinking in all our initiatives.
People Strategy seeks an intern to assist across various project areas to (1) improve internal operations and project coordination (2) gain a foundational understanding of Seattle Childrens mission and commitments under the strategic plan; (3) contribute ideas and feedback related to emerging trends and practices within healthcare and project management; and (4) develop technical skills including HR project management process improvement facilitation and data analysis.
An ideal candidate brings dedication creativity and a genuine interest in supporting people-focused initiatives. This role will provide meaningful exposure and skill development for those interested in exploring a potential career in program/project management and within the context of a large healthcare organization.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with a range of teams and staff
Able to effectively and creatively problem-solve
Able to work with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment often with frequent interruptions
Able to remain highly organized and prioritize work from multiple sources
Able to work independently and participate as part of a team
Proactive approach to learning and collaboration
Able to work within deadlines and resource constraints
Additional Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Provide project management support including process improvement and data tracking and analysis on various project areas related to People Strategy goals and People and Culture Division priorities.
Engage in People Strategy projects as they align to interns interests and current portfolio. Project examples can include streamlining the organizations talent architecture development and implementation of org-wide policies and rollout of HR technologies.
Participate in shadowing and mentorship opportunities with People Strategy team members.
Support daily operations and development of key deliverables such as core project management tools and standard work infrastructure.
Prepare a final project for presentation at the end of the internship period.
With manager support develop internship learning goals and establish regular check-ins to discuss progress and identify learning opportunities.
Required Education and Experience
Must be at least 18 years of age
Recent graduate from a local college or technical school
Prior coursework or experience in project management human resources or organizational development
Strong desire to participate in mission-driven work that fosters equitable outcomes and reduces disparities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
Compensation
$23.00 per hour
Salary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity skills experience and expertise and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information
Seattle Childrens offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 403(b) life insurance paid time off tuition reimbursement and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Childrens to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many and touches the hearts of all #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region regardless of the families ability to pay. Together we deliver superior patient care advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research and serve as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical center for Washington Alaska Montana and Idaho the largest region of any childrens hospital in the country.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Childrens among the nations best childrens hospitals. For more than a decade Seattle Childrens has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nations very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion Excellence Integrity Collaboration Equity and Innovation. Whether its delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner practicing the highest standards of quality and safety or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
Our Commitment
Seattle Childrens welcomes people of all experiences backgrounds and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits employs trains compensates and promotes based on merit without regard to race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Childrens are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.
Seattle Childrens is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
One of the best children's hospitals in the country, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Children's Hospital, Foundation and Research Institute advance pediatric care.
