About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience by allowing you to work on meaningful projects alongside professionals at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. You will gain exposure to project management, event planning, logistics, database management, and research. This is a full-time, paid position that offers the opportunity to explore career paths within the organization.
What you'll do#
- Develop and implement assigned projects, including events, activities, programs, or research studies.
- Create and execute cohesive plans for each project and maintain contact with relevant individuals to ensure successful implementation.
- Handle administrative and operational tasks.
- Participate in the assessment and improvement of service and project quality.
- Comply with all infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or graduate program.
- For clinical focus: At least two years in a health sciences program like biology, chemistry, or statistics, or working toward a Master’s in public health or a medical degree.
- For non-clinical focus: Working toward a degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, or Health Administration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work with diverse groups and prioritize time-sensitive assignments.
- Research experience and knowledge of research principles are required for research-focused roles.
- Ability to travel throughout the expanded metro Atlanta area.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Term: Rolling
About Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is a nonprofit pediatric healthcare system based in Georgia. It operates three hospitals, urgent care centers, and specialized facilities like the Marcus Autism Center. The organization manages over 1.1 million patient visits annually. It provides care across specialties including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, and sports medicine.
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