Intern - Health Administration
About The Position
TRACHC is seeking a motivated recent graduate/Masters candidate for an internship opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the administration of a federally qualified health center (FQHC). The intern will work directly under the supervision of the TRACHC President and collaborate with executive leaders across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to observe and participate in the full scope of health center operations. The internship will take place from approximately June 8 – August 7, 2025, for a total of 200 hours. The specific days and hours per week can be negotiated. The wage is $15/hour ($3000), and this is a 1099 position, meaning the intern will not be an employee of TRACHC or NSCHC. The primary location is on-site at North Side Christian Health Center in Pittsburgh, PA, with potential off-site work at other TRACHC member sites and community outreach activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration or related field, required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Upon internship offer, candidate will be required to obtain: Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
- Act 34 Criminal Background Check
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance
Nice To Haves
- Currently accepted or enrolled in an accredited Masters in Health Administration (MHA) program or a related field, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist executive leadership with a variety of projects and initiatives, which may include: Community and patient outreach – supporting initiatives to engage and education the community on federally qualified health centers
- Fundraising research – identifying grant opportunities, foundations, and funding sources relevant to TRACHC's and its members' missions
- Human Resources – assisting with recruitment and employee engagement activities
- Policy development – contributing to the drafting, review, and cataloging of organizational policies
- Financial analysis – supporting review of financial reports of the organization
- Performance evaluation – assisting with quality improvement and operational performance initiatives
- Strengthening the administrative infrastructure by building and organizational past and current documents on an accessible platform for all members
- Attend TRACHC and or health center Board of Directors meetings and gain exposure to nonprofit governance
- Interact with locally elected officials and high-profile community stakeholders
Benefits
- Documentation of hours completed, projects, and deliverables for graduate program requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
