Planning Design & Construction Interior Design Intern

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Brookhaven, GA

34d

About The Position

The Interior Design Intern will support the Children's Planning Design & Construction team with projects like furniture planning and installation, space and occupancy studies, and small construction projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn many aspects of the organization from multiple viewpoints. The Children's Summer Intern program allows interns the opportunity to gain hands-on experience related to their field of study by working on meaningful projects alongside Children’s professionals. Intern responsibilities may include project management, event planning and support, logistics, data base management, research, and analysis. Interns may explore career paths and apply for full-time positions upon successful completion of the program.

Requirements

Research area: research experience necessary either through previous internship, work experience, or course work; practical knowledge about the conduct of research principals required
Clinical Focus: College student with at least two years in a health sciences related program, such as pre-med, nursing, biomedical engineering, biology, chemistry, or statistics, or post graduate student working toward a Master’s of Science in public health or medical degree
Non-Clinical Focus: College or graduate student that is currently working towards a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or other related field, required
Organized, detail oriented
Able to prioritize time sensitive assignments
Creative and flexible
Able to adapt to change
Self-starter
Able to make decisions independently
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Able to work well with diverse groups, comfortable interacting with all levels
Able to represent Children’s in a mature and professional manner
Willing to work long hours that could include evenings and weekends, if applicable to internship
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook) or other applications as required
Able to travel throughout expanded metro Atlanta area; Must provide reliable transportation, if applicable to internship
Clinical Focus: Knowledge of medical terminology useful
Knowledge of basic statistical software useful

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Project management oversite for furniture reconfigurations, installations, etc.
Project management oversite for furniture service repairs and implementation
Coordinating Move Logistics – developing move packets, move schedules, coordinating movers, overseeing small moves
Space audits of Arthur M. Blank Hospital, Scottish Rite, the Children's Support Center, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, and more
Data collection and data entry into the Space Management System
Exposure to Small Construction Projects
Develops and implements projects as assigned, which could include events, activities, programs, or research studies.
Creates and carries out a cohesive plan for each assigned project.
Establishes and maintains contact with all appropriate individuals to ensure that the plan is implemented in the best interest of the organization.
Executes administrative and operational tasks for assigned projects.
Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided and projects produced.
Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations, while meeting all in-service requirements as outlined per policy.