Interior Design Intern- Summer 2027

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Arkansas Children's offers a 10-week summer internship in Little Rock, Arkansas, providing hands-on experience in healthcare interior design within a pediatric healthcare setting. The program combines practical interior design responsibilities with mentorship and professional development. Interns gain cross-functional exposure to interior design, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), and planning, as well as the daily operations of a healthcare department.

The internship includes department tasks and projects, opportunities to observe and interact with healthcare providers and staff, a mentored project related to departmental goals, weekly professional-development workshops, networking opportunities, and regular feedback sessions with a supervisor. The internship runs June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027, and is 40 hours per week at $15 per hour.

Requirements

• Strong interest in pediatric healthcare and a desire to explore career paths within the healthcare industry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic office technology.
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, preferably in Interior Design.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks and projects in the assigned department and gain exposure to its daily operations.
• Observe and interact with healthcare providers, staff, and leadership to understand the department and its role in the healthcare system.
• Complete a mentored project related to departmental goals or initiatives, which may involve research, process improvement, or administrative support.
• Participate in weekly workshops on communication, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and healthcare careers.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and team discussions to build a professional network.
• Participate in regular feedback sessions with a supervisor to review progress and discuss career aspirations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed