Planning, Design, and Construction Intern (PD&C) - Full Time, Summer 2027

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planning, Design, and Construction (PD&C) internship provides an opportunity to learn about the business from multiple viewpoints while contributing expertise to projects of varied types and complexity. Work may include furniture planning and installation, space and occupancy studies, and small construction projects. The role also involves project oversight, move logistics, space audits, and assigned projects that may include events, activities, programs, or research studies. Candidates must be progressing toward an undergraduate or graduate degree. Requirements differ by focus: Clinical Focus candidates must be college students with at least two years in a health sciences-related program or postgraduate students working toward a Master of Science in public health or a medical degree. Non-Clinical Focus candidates must be college or graduate students working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. The intern is expected to work collaboratively, communicate professionally, and comply with infection-control, safety, and OSHA procedures. The posting lists a day shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 AM, and identifies the worker subtype as temporary. The position is based at 1571 Northeast Expy NE.

Requirements

Research experience through a previous internship, work experience, or coursework; practical knowledge of research principles is required.
Progress toward an undergraduate or graduate degree.
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; alternatively, a postgraduate student working toward a Master of Science in public health or a medical degree.
Non-Clinical Focus: College or graduate student currently working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Strong work ethic and demonstrated initiative.
Strong writing, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Solid process, analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; able to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.
Creative and flexible, with the ability to adapt to change.
Self-starter able to make decisions independently.
Able to work well with diverse groups and interact comfortably with people at all levels.
Able to represent Children's in a mature and professional manner.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) or other applications as required.
Able to travel throughout the expanded metro Atlanta area and provide reliable transportation, if applicable to the internship.

Nice To Haves

Clinical Focus: Knowledge of medical terminology is useful.
Clinical Focus: Knowledge of basic statistical software is useful.

Responsibilities

Oversee project management for furniture reconfigurations and installations.
Oversee project management for furniture service repairs and implementation.
Coordinate move logistics, including developing move packets and schedules, coordinating movers, and overseeing small moves.
Conduct space audits for AMBH, ST, SUP, CAP, and SR, including data collection and entry into the Space Management System.
Gain exposure to small construction projects.
Develop and implement assigned projects, which may include events, activities, programs, or research studies.
Create and carry out a cohesive plan for each assigned project, maintaining contact with appropriate individuals to support implementation in the organization's best interest.
Execute administrative and operational tasks for assigned projects.
Support and participate in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services and projects.
Understand and comply with infection-control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations, and complete required in-service requirements.