Summer 2025 - High School COACH Internship Program

Boston Children's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Feb 19, 2025
Job Posting Description At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. Who we are Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) is currently ranked as the #1 children's hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. It provides comprehensive and specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents and is a leader in pediatric research, contributing to significant advancements in medical science. BCH also offers a specialized programs and services, including cariology, neurology, oncology, and orthopedics. The hospital is affiliated with Harvard Medical School and plays a key role in training the future pediatric healthcare professionals. BCH's family-centered care emphasizes a holistic approach, providing extensive support services for families so they have comprehensive care and support through their medical journey. The opportunity Community, Opportunities, and Advancement at Children's Hospital (COACH) The High School COACH summer internship is a 30 hours/week paid program running from Monday, June 23-Friday, August 8, 2025. This program offers: Exposure to a variety of healthcare careers Increased knowledge of healthcare career pathways for high school-to-workforce and high school-to-college populations Introduction to foundational interpersonal skills needed to be successful in a healthcare setting What you'll do High school internship opportunities are generally administrative in nature. Previous interns have been hosted by departments such as: Pharmacy Office of the CEO Environmental Health and Safety Endocrinology Emergency Department Ophthalmology-Whitman Lab Internship roles may be full in -person or hybrid, with the schedule determined by the department and supervisor. What you'll get Introduction to the professional healthcare environment Increased knowledge and skills for healthcare roles Professional development workshops Opportunity to present on a topic related to your internship Recruitment process Resume review & interviews: Applications will be screened, and interviews will be scheduled as appropriate. Resumes are required; if you need assistance developing a resume, please contact coach@childrens.harvard.edu. Students referred by our community partners will follow the process defined by the partner organization. Offer decision: We will follow up within one week of your interview. Onboarding: Those selected for the internship program will complete onboarding by May to ensure a smooth start to the program. Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption). Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.