Summer Youth Jobs Program 2026

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The 2026 Summer Youth Jobs program will take place on site at BIDMC. Participants will be matched with a specific hospital department and will work Monday-Thursday in placements. Included are some group sessions focusing on healthcare career exploration, professionalism and additional training.

Requirements

Some High School required.
0-1 years related work experience required.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbally in a virtual format.
Ability to work collaboratively in small teams virtually to accomplish required projects.
Possess an interest in learning about the careers in health care.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

Program participants will perform a variety of administrative or customer service duties assigned by their department supervisors and will participate in weekly group meetings with their peers and program organizers.