Children's Camp Program Intern

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Work Shift

Variable

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

9:00 AM

4:00 PM

Temporary

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

The Camp Summer Interns will assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of eight Children’s medically focused Summer Camp Programs. Children’s Camp Interns will attend 2 weeks of overnight residential camp throughout the summer. Interns will also spend 1 day a week in the Arthur M. Blank Hospital and Scottish Rite Zones assisting with activities. Dates for camp will be determined upon hiring.

Responsibilities will include:
• Attending and facilitating camp programs
• Following and adhering to camp policies and operating procedures
• Creating camp materials (flyers, signage, scrapbooks, themed collateral, etc.)
• Completing administrative tasks (filing, copying, assembling packets or manuals, phone calls, mailings, etc.)
• Organizing and completing inventory for camp supplies and materials
• Reviewing camper and volunteer applications
• Assisting with volunteer orientation while at camp
• Operating as a member of the logistics team or fill alternate roles as needed while at camp
• Assisting with behavior and homesick campers while at camp
• Assisting the child life specialists with therapeutic interventions during camp as needed

Key dates:
• Volunteer Orientation and Training: Date TBD
• Camp Carpe Diem: For children and teens with seizure disorders
• Camp Courage: For children and teens with craniofacial anomalies
• Camp Braveheart: For children and teens with congenital or acquired heart defects
• Camp You Be You: For children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Camp Independence: For children and teens with kidney disease and solid organ transplant
• Camp Crescent Moon: For children and teens with sickle cell disease
• Camp Krazy Legs: For children and teens with spina bifida
• Camp No Limb-itations: For children and teens with limb deficiencies and amputations
• Camp Blown Away: For children and teens with asthma
• Other schedule requirements: 2 office days per week at Children's Support Center to assist with planning and organization of camps and 1 day a week spent in the AMBH/SR Zone assisting with patient activities.

The Children's Summer Intern program allows interns the opportunity to gain hands-on experience related to their field of study by working on meaningful projects alongside Children’s professionals. Intern responsibilities may include project management, event planning and support, logistics, data base management, research, and analysis. Interns may explore career paths and apply for full-time positions upon successful completion of the program.

Experience

• Research area: research experience necessary either through previous internship, work experience, or course work; practical knowledge about the conduct of research principals required

Preferred Qualifications

• Progression toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in Child and Family Development, Recreation Therapy, Education, Psychology, Nursing, or other related field

Education

Clinical Focus:

• College student with at least two years in a health sciences related program, such as pre-med, nursing, biomedical engineering, biology, chemistry, or statistics, or post graduate student working toward a Master’s of Science in public health or medical degree

Non-Clinical Focus:

• College or graduate student that is currently working towards a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or other related field, required

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Organized, detail oriented; Able to prioritize time sensitive assignments
• Creative and flexible; Able to adapt to change
• Self-starter; Able to make decisions independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Able to work well with diverse groups, comfortable interacting with all levels
• Able to represent Children’s in a mature and professional manner
• Willing to work long hours that could include evenings and weekends, if applicable to internship
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook) or other applications as required
• Able to travel throughout expanded metro Atlanta area; Must provide reliable transportation, if applicable to internship

Clinical Focus:

• Knowledge of medical terminology useful
• Knowledge of basic statistical software useful

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and implements projects as assigned, which could include events, activities, programs, or research studies.
• Creates and carries out a cohesive plan for each assigned project. Establishes and maintains contact with all appropriate individuals to ensure that the plan is implemented in the best interest of the organization.
• Executes administrative and operational tasks for assigned projects.
• Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided and projects produced.
• Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations, while meeting all in-service requirements as outlined per policy.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

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