Technology and Innovation Intern- Summer 2026 COACH College Program

Status

Part-Time

Standard Hours per Week

35

Job Posting Category

Internship

Job Posting Description

Who we are 

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. 

The COACH - Community and Opportunities at Children's Hospital - internship program mission is to create a pathway for emerging healthcare professionals, offering hands-on experience, structured development, and dedicated mentorship. 

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 at Boston campus. Specific work hours will be determined by the supervisor. 

What you’ll do 

• Work in our database to catalog BCH researchers and companies appropriately in order to create a more robust database so we can easily identify faculty and companies working in specific areas of interest. 

• Attend a 2-day program orientation and onboarding 

• Participate in virtual and in-person workshops and activities 

What you’ll get 

• Learn how we use a CRM, understand the basics of tech transfer and business development.  

• Learn about the importance of data management and why it's critical to an effective and functioning team. 

• Develop job-ready skills for the healthcare industry 

• 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 

Who you are 

• 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 

• You are detail oriented, technically savvy, and have some database experience. We also welcome some experience with AI as there is opportunity to incorporate the use of our internal ChatGPT into the workflow. 

Recruitment process 

• 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

Remote Eligibility

Part Remote/Hybrid

Pay Range

$17.50-$21.50 Hourly