Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) Summer Intern

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for a Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) Summer Intern to join our Strategy and Communications department. This position is a full-time, 40 hours per week, internship opportunity based out of our regional office located in Washington D.C. with a hybrid work model. This internship position requires the intern to be onsite every Tuesday at our Capitol Hill regional office. Please note, this position is ineligible for benefits. The summer internship program runs for about 12 weeks with a start date of June 4, 2025, and end date of August 15, 2025. Click here to learn more about MAPMG’s Internship Program.

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is comprised of more than 1,700 Permanente physicians and nearly 300 staff professionals who come together to make a positive impact on the health and lives of more than 800,000 members in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Reporting to a Director of Strategy Implementation, the Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Summer Intern will collaborate with the Director of Strategy and Implementation to assist in the planning and coordination of key EID events, programs, and communications. You will have the chance to gain experience across consulting, analytics, project management, strategy, communications, and executive leadership. This internship is designed for graduate students interested in healthcare systems, consulting, project management, and strategic planning, offering you the opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives that drive equity, inclusion, and diversity in healthcare.

You can expect to:

• Plan, coordinate, and support key EID events, including the Speak My Culture Continuing Medical Education (CME) event, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, and other recognition days, while assisting with the EID Ambassadors program and related initiatives.
• Develop and distribute EID communications, maintain the EID SharePoint site, and create monthly event calendars. Write a monthly article on EID topics for the MAPMG newsletter and track deliverables from team meetings.
• Assist in the implementation of the wound care education program and contribute to planning meetings for new service lines, such as the Center for Healthy Weight and Lifestyle Medicine and geriatric services.
• Collaborate with internal teams and departments to address ad hoc needs, promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and ensure alignment with organizational goals and values.
• Support data collection and reporting efforts for EID initiatives, including gathering feedback from event participants, measuring program success, and assisting in the development and implementation of DEI strategies.
• Provide administrative support for EID projects, including organizing files, managing schedules, and coordinating logistics for meetings and events.

What is required:

• Must be a current student enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in public health, health communications, health administration, or a related field; Recent college graduates are ineligible for the internship program
• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours a week, for a minimum of 12 weeks
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evening hours
• Previous experience in project management and communications preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and professionally
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to commute to the Washington D.C. regional office as needed
• Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area
• Must provide documentation of the Covid vaccine 2-dose series (or J&J 1-dose) prior to October 1, 2023, or documentation for 1-dose of the most current Covid vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) as a condition of employment. Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment

The starting hourly rate for this position ranges from $20.00 to $25.00, which considers an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity:
MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians and staff. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.

External hires must pass a background check and drug screening.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We value our diversity and E/O/E M/F/D/V.

Salary : $20 - $25