Summer Non-Clinical Internship External Affairs

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Seattle Childrens has multiple summer internship openings available in a variety of non-clinical departments across the organization. Internships will be offered in a hybrid work format and will occur over a period of up to 10 weeks beginning in June and ending in August. 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

The internship was created to honor the legacy of U.S. Congressman Jim McDermott M.D. He represented Washingtons 7thDistrict 1989-2017. His government career spans 40 years including a decade in the State Senate and a year as a U.S. Foreign Service Medical Officer.

Interns will have the opportunity to gain skills and direct experience in community health advocacy public policy research and analysis. Interns will meet network and learn from leaders within and outside the organization as well as engage with other summer interns across the organization.

An ideal candidate brings dedication creativity and curiosity to this work. Training will include an orientation to Seattle Childrens and will provide meaningful exposure and skill development for those interested in exploring a potential career in community health government political science social services or related fields.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

-Able to effectively problem-solve and handle moderately to highly complex problems/issues in standard or emergent situations and to be innovative and creative.

- Able to work with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment often with frequent interruptions.

- Able to work independently and prioritize work from multiple sources; and effectively participate as a team member.

Additional Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Communications Expertise:Ability to draft high-impact materials including press releases blog posts and newsletters tailored to legislators policymakers and the general public.

Digital Strategy:Manage and grow our social media presence by creating graphics and copy that simplify complex policy issues into engaging narratives.

Legislative Tracking and Database Management:Assist the External Affairs team in collating and monitoring ongoing advocacy and legislative initiatives

Advocacy Support:Help coordinate events and ensure a seamless experience at events to support our key objectives

Required Education and Experience

- Must be at least 18 years of age.

- Currently enrolled in a graduate program

- Experience in tracking data & preparing reports using Word Excel and/or Access

- Experience providing administrative support and/or customer service

Preferred

- In progress Masters Degree or equivalent inpolitical science public health communications social work or government

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.