About the role#
The Planning, Design, and Construction (PD&C) internship offers a look at hospital operations from multiple viewpoints. You will gain experience in furniture planning, installation management, space and occupancy studies, and small construction projects. This role involves administrative tasks, project coordination, and data management to support our facility operations.
What you'll do#
- Manage projects related to furniture reconfigurations, installations, and service repairs.
- Coordinate move logistics by creating schedules and packets, working with movers, and overseeing small moves.
- Conduct space audits for various facilities, including data collection and entry into the Space Management System.
- Develop and carry out plans for assigned projects, such as events, programs, or research studies.
- Maintain contact with relevant individuals to ensure project plans align with organizational goals.
- Execute operational tasks and support the continuous improvement of service quality.
- Follow all infection control, safety, and OSHA regulations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- For clinical focus: At least two years in a health sciences program (such as Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or Statistics) or a postgraduate student in public health or medicine.
- For non-clinical focus: Current student in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- Research experience gained through coursework, work, or a previous internship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
- Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments and work independently.
- A professional demeanor and the ability to work with diverse groups.
- Willingness to work long hours, including evenings and weekends if required.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The position is based on-site in the Atlanta area.
- You must have reliable transportation and be able to travel throughout the expanded metro Atlanta area.
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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