Office of the CAO Intern

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

9:00 AM

5:00 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.

This position is within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer’s team. The intern will serve as a resource to the Office of the CAO and specifically provide support to the Project Manager and Executive Assistant. 

The Office of the CAO Intern will support the efforts of the Chief Administrative Officer’s team through a variety of activities including: 
• Planning and facilitating Administrative Division Events and monthly meetings 
• Compiling data and creating data visuals for the Enterprise Risk Management program 
• Creating strategic communications in the form of presentations and narratives, as needed 
• Completing other projects and tasks, as assigned 

Specific accountabilities will include supporting the CAO's Project Manager and Executive Assistant by:
• Brainstorming and creating draft agenda/slides for division meetings 
• Brainstorming ideas for newsletter and taking first pass at writing (depending on skill level and interest in writing) and completing non-letter sections 
• Assisting with planning and creating content for Ambassador meetings 
• Assisting with ERM slides, graphs, and scorecard 
• Helping with ideation and planning for division events such as the Lip Sync Contest , Service Day , Family-friendly division event, etc.
• Other administrative tasks, as assigned  

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

• N/A

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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