Patient Safety and Quality – Summer 2026 COACH College Program

Status

Part-Time

Standard Hours per Week

35

Job Posting Category

Internship

Job Posting Description

The opportunity 
The College COACH summer internship is a paid program running from Monday, June 8-Friday, August 14, 2026. In addition to on-the-job training and work experience, the program includes workshops and additional development programs. College students will work 35 hours/week. Interns will earn $17.50-$21.50/hour. 
This role is hybrid (1-2 days/week onsite) at 401 Park Drive, Boston. Specific work hours will be determined by the supervisor. 

What you’ll do 

• Learn and contribute to project-related deliverables including process and workflow diagrams, PowerPoint presentations, status reports, and project plans/timelines
• Work with project team to understand and assist with tracking work, including supporting/owning monitoring and modifying key deliverables
• Learn, practice, and then complete the responsibility of taking minutes at meetings, summarizing and presenting to project and team leaders
• Learn, practice, and then complete basic analysis and data coordination for project support
• Complete Lean Six Sigma White and Yellow Belt, complete HRO Facilitator Training, complete Prosci Change Management Certification
• Attend a 2-day program orientation and onboarding 
• Participate in virtual and in-person workshops and activities 

• Communication
• Planning, presenting, how to use process improvement methodologies, data analysis, facilitating, strategic thinking, project management, multitasking, interpersonal skills to successfully work in a dynamic environment with diverse individuals Increase knowledge of healthcare career pathways 

• Professional development 

• Opportunity to present your learnings at the end of the program 

• Peer cohort and cohort mentor to support learning and development 

• MBTA Link pass for June-August 2026 

• You are an undergraduate college student in good academic standing and will be enrolled in a two-or four-year program for Fall 2026, and you are interested in working in healthcare
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Powerpoint. Visio a plus
• Ability to problem-solve, proficient analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally or in-writing
• Organized, able to follow timelines and due dates
• Ability to work cohesively with a team
• Willingness and ability to learn systems, technologies, tools
• Interest in to work with data sets and display data accurately

• Internship opportunities: We encourage students to review the posted COACH internship opportunities and to apply to no more than three postings.  

• Resume review & interviews: Applications will be reviewed, and screenings and interviews will be scheduled as appropriate. Resumes are required; if you need assistance developing a resume, please engage with your school career center or contact coach@childrens.harvard.edu. 

• Offer decision: We will follow up within one week of your interview. Decisions regarding program acceptance will be made in March. 

• Onboarding: Those selected for the internship program will complete onboarding by May to ensure a smooth start to the program. This includes: 

• Scheduling an appointment during one of our on-site onboarding days 

• Obtaining appropriate work permits and documentation, as needed 

• Health records 

• Proof of Employment Eligibility 

• Media release 

Office/Site Location

Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Temporary