Employee Relations Internship - Summer 2026

Sentara Health•Norfolk, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Health has several Summer 2026 Internship opportunities. Before applying, please review the responsibilities to ensure the role aligns with your academic program or area of interest. We encourage you to apply if your coursework or experiences connect to the work described below. As an Employee Relations Intern, you will support patient experience initiatives and internal communications by helping develop a nursing engagement platform, including promotion of special events, education and training opportunities, and employee highlights for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital nurses and staff. Interns will receive experiential learning through operational engagement and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. This internship provides a meaningful learning experience where you’ll work side‑by-side with a supportive team member. You’ll take on real project responsibilities and assist with initiatives that help drive the department’s work forward. Location: On-Site - Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - 600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA Hours per week: 20-30 Duration: 10 weeks

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing and/or enrolled in a college or university at an undergraduate or graduate level.

Responsibilities

Support colleagues with project tasks and deliverables
Help with administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings or preparing reports
Conduct research and analysis on topics relevant to the department
Contribute to the development and execution of projects
Prepare and organize data for presentations and reports
Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions
Communicate ongoing progress related to currently assigned tasks and assist with day-to-day operations.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!