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Strategic Planning Intern

CompanyChildren's Healthcare of Atlanta
LocationBrookhaven
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Planning department by conducting research, analyzing data, and interpreting clinical trends to assist in strategy development. They will also help maintain governance processes for strategic initiatives and create presentations or written narratives for system leaders.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
12457
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
For more than 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on clinical and nonclinical employees to help make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Consistently ranked as one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. We’re also one of Atlanta’s leading employers and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work. Our System includes: • 813 licensed beds • Three hospitals • Urgent Care Centers • Marcus Autism Center • Center for Advanced Pediatrics • Zalik Behavioral and Mental Health Center • Support Center for nonclinical staff • Nearly 15,000 employees, including more than 4,500 nurses and 1,200 pediatric physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs Why Children’s? Here are some of the reasons new graduates and experienced clinicians alike choose Children’s. • We manage more than 1.2 million patient visits and 46,000 surgical procedures annually. • We are home to the only Level 1 and one of the only Level 2 pediatric trauma centers in Georgia. • We take a team approach to care. Our clinicians collaborate with social workers, chaplains, music therapists, therapy dogs and many others to help ensure kids receive comprehensive care.
About the Role

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

9:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

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.

Job Description

This role supports the Planning department, which works directly with the Executive Team to define Children's strategy and support system leaders in carrying it out. The Strategic Planning intern will support the team's work with system leaders to develop strategies in targeted areas and to maintain a governance process for strategic planning initiatives, as well as be a resource to other teams across the Planning department. 

The Strategic Planning Intern will support the efforts of the Planning department, teams within the Planning department, and other cross-functional teams within Children’s through a variety of activities that include, but are not limited to: 

  • Supporting strategy development in targeted areas through research, data analysis, and input from system leaders 
  • Researching and summarizing findings on topics relevant to current initiatives 
  • Interpreting clinical data to identify key trends in patient populations 
  • Creating communications in the form of both presentations and written narratives 
  • Supporting governance for strategic planning initiatives, including tracking progress, risks, and key decisions

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.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Intern/Extern
Key Skills
ResearchData analysisStrategic planningCommunicationPresentation skillsMicrosoft OfficeProject managementClinical data interpretationGovernanceInterpersonal skillsDetail orientedTime managementStatistical softwareMedical terminology
Categories
HealthcareManagement & LeadershipScience & ResearchConsultingAdministrative