Seattle Children's 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 Children's. 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 Children's staff and leaders. **JOB SUMMARY** : This position is temporary and/or intermittent in nature. Length of service is greater than 100 hours. This will be hybrid work experience, requiring an in-person presence approximately 1-2 days per week. The People Strategy team is part of Seattle Children’s People and Culture Division, whose mission is to champion a healthy culture, promote resilience, and build compassionate and inclusive spaces to create exceptional experience for our patients, families, and workforce. People Strategy is comprised of project managers from a variety of backgrounds and industries and support projects that include traditional HR, patient and family experience, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Anti-Racism, 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 Children’s mission and commitments under the strategic plan; (3) contribute ideas and feedback related to emerging trends and practices within healthcare; 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 that center anti-racism and health equity. 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. **ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** **Education and Experience** : + Must be at least 18 years of age + Rising senior or recent graduate from 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) + Familiarity with project management software (e.g., FigJam, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet) is beneficial **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 intern’s interests and current portfolio. Project examples can include streamlining the organization’s 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 APPLICATION MATERIALS:** Please prepare to submit the following items as part of your application via the Seattle Children’s online Career portal. Please upload your resume and cover letter as a SINGLE DOCUMENT. + **A resume** that includes: (1) applicant name, (2) contact information (address, phone number, email), (3) college and anticipated year of graduation, (4) awards or honors received, (5) volunteer or work experience, and (6) any relevant skills and strengths + **A cover letter** that includes responses to the below questions: + What year of school are you in? (E.g., rising junior, rising senior, recent graduate) + What are your future career goals? + What professional development skills would you like to grow or refine? + What are your learning goals for this internship experience? + Would you be interested in participating in shadowing opportunities with different Seattle Children’s departments? If so, please list your top 3 departments or focus areas. + **One professional reference,** including name, relationship to you, and contact information (phone or email) **Required Education and Experience** As determined by the department and the position’s role within the department. **Required Credentials** N/A. **Preferred** As determined by the department and the position’s role within the department. **Compensation Range** $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 Children’s 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 www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits . **About Us** **Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – 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** As one of the nation's top five pediatric research centers, Seattle Children's Research Institute is dedicated to providing hope, care, and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Our investigators are involved in hundreds of projects that cover every phase of research, from studying how diseases work to improving investigational therapies. They have pioneered groundbreaking cystic fibrosis treatments and cutting-edge cancer therapies that help a child's immune system defeat cancer, and made other major contributions to pediatric medicine. Researchers work in close collaboration with one another, their colleagues at partner institutions including the University of Washington and Fred Hutch and our healthcare providers at Seattle Children's Hospital, one of U.S. News & World Report’s top children's hospitals. This collaboration is one of our key strengths, allowing our faculty to draw on a variety of disciplines and techniques as they pursue solutions to some of medicine's most complex problems. We are committed to not only treating disease but to eliminating it. Help us achieve our vision of being a worldwide leader in pediatric research aimed to improve the health and well-being of children. If you are interested in a challenging career aimed at groundbreaking research, Seattle Children's Research Institute is the place for you. **Our Commitment to Diversity** Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes 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 Children’s 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 within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels. Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.