Pearl Innovation District Intern

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

7d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pearl is Charlotte's innovation district, a collaborative ecosystem integrating healthcare, education, research, technology, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and community partnerships. Through the Pearl Innovation Fellows experience, interns will be placed in focused roles within The Pearl and its partner departments. This provides direct exposure to the daily operations of innovation, biotechnology, medical technology, artificial intelligence, and community impact initiatives. Fellows will delve into their specific placements while also participating as part of a broader cohort managed by The Pearl's Education and Innovation Partnerships department. Through regular debriefs, reflection sessions, and professional learning opportunities, fellows will connect their learning experiences to the wider innovation district and the future of health. Pearl Innovation Fellows can be assigned to Pearl departments, partner organizations, or specialized roles that highlight unique aspects of the innovation district. While fellows may be embedded in a host department or partner organization for their day-to-day work, the cohort experience, reflection sessions, and overall fellowship will be coordinated and supported by The Pearl's Education and Innovation Partnerships team. Fellows will convene regularly as a cohort to discuss their learnings, explore interconnections between placements, and gain a deeper understanding of how various fields, partners, and systems collaborate to shape the future of health. Upon completion of the fellowship, each fellow may submit a brief final reflection, presentation, or showcase artifact that highlights their learnings from their placement and how the experience influences their future career aspirations.

Requirements

• Strong interest in AI, data, emerging tech, or health innovation
• Analytical thinking and curiosity about how tech can solve real-world problems; ability to learn new tools, systems, and concepts quickly
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; interest in responsible, ethical, and practical use of AI
• Excellent planning, prioritizing, oral/written communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and team skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and ability to respond creatively to a rapidly changing environment required.
• Computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Curriculum development/programming creation experience
• Experience with coding, data analysis, data visualization, prompt design, or AI tools
• Familiarity with topics such as privacy, bias, responsible AI, or technology ethics
• Interest in how AI can support healthcare, research, education, operations of community health

Responsibilities

• Performs duties including patient and family visits, delivery of support services, studies, investigations, research projects, and other assignments.
• Provides administrative coverage of the office such as answering phone and maintaining computer data.
• Types documents such as letters and creates spreadsheets and presentations.
• Assists with research projects, data analysis, and/or creating various reports.
• Assists with entering data and filing.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with all levels within the System and with the public.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED