Summer Trades & Skills Internship

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Job Description Summary

Chu and Piper Family Summer Internship Program

Trades & Skills Internship

This 12-week paid internship is designed for a recent high school graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in the skilled trades. The selected intern will work alongside industry professionals at VHC Health, gaining direct experience in key departments. This opportunity offers valuable real-world skills, participation in meaningful projects and exposure to potential career paths within a dynamic healthcare environment.

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Job Description

Purpose and Scope: Opportunity to work alongside VHC Health industry professionals gaining direct experience in key departments.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required before commencing the internship.
• Current enrollment in an Associate’s Degree program is preferred.

Experience:

• Previous experience (such as internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer work) is preferred.

Other:

• Strong interest in the healthcare industry and training areas.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented with a proactive attitude toward problem solving.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Previous administrative experience (such as internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer work) is preferred

Certification/Licensure: 

• None.

Physical Requirements: This is subject to change if the position is more physical and/or exposure to infectious disease.

Administrative: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential function of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions: Repetitive movement of hands and fingers - typing and/or writing. Walking; moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, sometimes for long distances. Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling or crouching. Reach with hands and arms. Frequent communications, verbal and written, and auditory acuity. Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. Cope with mental, emotional stress associated with this position. Operate Office machines properly and in accordance with Hospital safety standards. Perform light lifting (up to 15 pounds). Ability to work within deadlines with frequent interruptions. Ability to work in accordance with Hospital Safety Standards. 

Working Conditions: This is subject to change if the position is more physical and/or exposure to infectious disease.

Administrative: Works in a well-lighted/ventilated office setting. Subject to frequent interruptions. Willing to work beyond normal working hours when requested to do so. Minimal occupational exposure to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, noxious odors, latex, or musculoskeletal injuries. May encounter patients, family members, co-workers, and visitors under all conditions, e.g., hostile and/or emotionally upset. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily operations.
• Research and data collection.
• Project support.
• Support healthcare administrators in organizing and planning events or meetings.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with various departments on administrative projects.
• Observe the team in managing campus systems.
• Observe and participate in troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise.
• Participate and assist in the development and implementation of department initiatives and sustainability practices within the facility.
• Assist in compiling reports and data on department operations, and other performance metrics.
• Collaborate with other departments, to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Other requests as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Application Deadline: 5/23/25

Internship Begins: 6/23/25