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 a hybrid work experience, requiring an in-person presence based out of downtown Seattle approximately 1 day per week, with ability to support in-person events on some nights and weekends. WIDEA seeks an intern to assist across various project areas to support IN programming while gaining a foundational understanding of Seattle Children’s mission and commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies. The intern will learn about internal and external partnerships, and develop technical skills including project/program management, data assessment for measurable hiring metrics, stakeholder engagement, and event planning. The Workforce Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (WIDEA) team is dedicated to supporting Children's efforts to develop a workforce whose beliefs, attitudes and life experiences are similar to those of the families we serve. Our commitment to diversity is expressed in our recruiting and hiring practices, benefits and organizational culture. Through our efforts in equity, diversity, and anti-racism, we will be better prepared to deliver equitable, quality, and safe care to our patients and families. WIDEA supports the organization’s commitments under the Health Equity and Anti-Racism (HEAR) Action Plan (https://www.seattlechildrens.org/globalassets/documents/about/health-equity-and-anti-racism-action-plan.pdf) by providing a range of services to workforce members, including EDI consultations, educational resources, and community engagement opportunities. WIDEA also manages Seattle Children’s Inclusion Networks (INs) and Connection Groups (CGs), which are employee-led groups that promote inclusive connections and belonging amongst workforce members. INs are forums for historically and systematically excluded employees to feel supported and influence change in programs and policies to ensure we are providing the best care for our patients and an environment where our workforce members are able to thrive. INs are also key partners in achieving the organization’s goals under the HEAR Action Plan. Connection Groups operate separately from INs and provide opportunities for workforce members to engage around similar chosen priorities and lived experiences and identities that are not historically oppressed in society. Seattle Children’s INs and CGs include: + **Asian Inclusion Network:** Brings together Asians/Asian Americans and allies who seek to foster, engage in and encourage a space in which to build community, and promote opportunities for Asians/Asian Americans through professional development, community outreach and networking opportunities. + **Black & African Heritage Network:** As a collaborative and reciprocal relationship between workforce members, BAHN fosters cross-generational growth, learning, professional development, and career advancement within the Black and African workforce at Seattle Children’s. + **Disability Inclusion Network:** Brings together disabled workforce and their allies who share the experience of living in a world designed for able-bodied people. Together the network helps magnify the voices of the disabled community to advocate for policy change, education and a culture shift to fight ableism within the organization. + **Hola Inclusion Network:** Helps improve the Hispanic/Latinx employee experience, improve the Hispanic/Latinx patient and family experience at Children’s and creates a positive presence for Children’s in the Hispanic/Latinx community. + **Indigenous Circle Inclusion Network:** The Indigenous Circle Inclusion Network brings together Seattle Children’s Indigenous workforce and provides a safe space and supportive community to recognize and celebrate each other and share our like experiences. + **Pasifika Inclusion Network:** Brings together Pacific Islanders and the Indigenous peoples of Oceania (Polynesians, Micronesians, Melanesians, Aboriginal Australasians, Papuans and Asian Pacific Islanders) who share in this ethnic heritage, were raised in these geographical locations, or who identify with and embody the “Aloha Spirit.” + **Q Pod Inclusion Network:** Advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQI+) patients, families and workforce members and builds a strong, supportive and inclusive community through regular programming and activities, increasing connections at work, celebrations for Pride, and more. + **Green Team Connection Group:** Leads, educates, inspires and empowers workforce in safeguarding the health and preserving the resources of present and future generations. The connection group endeavors to reduce both environmental impact and hospital costs through efficient, sustainable work practices. + **Parenting Connection Group:** Brings together parents and caregivers to learn more about child development and gain confidence in parenting skills; connect with others experiencing the joys and challenges of raising children and working with patients and families; and builds capacity to model and coach positive parenting skills. + **Veterans Connection Group:** The connection group provides a support structure and serves as a resource for military veterans, current service members, and their families, recognizes the contributions they make at Seattle Children’s, and gives them a voice within the organization. An ideal candidate brings dedication, creativity, and a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This role will provide meaningful exposure and skill development for those interested in exploring a potential career in health equity and program/project management 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 + Lived or shared experience with historically underrepresented and marginalized groups + Strong desire to engage with Seattle Children’s employees, and diverse communities + Strong desire to participate in mission-driven anti-racist health equity work + Medium to large event organizing and volunteer experience **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with staff, managers, and executive leaders + Exercise discretion when processing and navigating confidential or sensitive information + 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 an agile environment, with regular interruptions and changes of priority + Able to remain highly organized, work independently and prioritize work from multiple sources; and effectively participate as a team member **ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:** + Under team guidance, engage with IN/CG (ERG) leaders and other stakeholders to develop reports and presentations, and provide program and project management support. + Provide program and project management support, including process improvement, data collection, and analysis on topics such as increasing membership engagement. + Support planning and other logistics for key events related to Pride, Disability Pride, Juneteenth, and Youth Advisory Network. + Participate in rounding with Center for Diversity and Health Equity (CDHE) at main campus to learn about equity concerns in clinical settings. + Support development of key newsletters, internal website for workforce members, calendar of events, and orientation content for workforce members. + 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.