Responsibilities

Seattle Children's has multiple summer internship openings available in a variety of non-clinical departments across the organization. Internships will be offered in a hybrid work format and will occur over a period of up to 10 weeks, beginning in June and ending in August. Interns will work up to 40 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity for students to engage in an inclusive, hands-on learning environment, grow their skills, and gain exposure to a diverse range of career areas at Seattle Children's. As part of this experience, interns will learn to work collaboratively as part of a team, take on substantive projects under the guidance of experienced mentors, cultivate professional networks with peers and leaders, and participate in a range of career development activities. At the conclusion of the internship, all students will prepare a final project for presentation at a formal convening attended by Seattle Children's staff and leaders. Seattle Children's is committed to building an anti-racist and inclusive workplace and patient care environment. This internship opportunity is one of the many ways we intend to increase our workforce diversity and achieve our organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals.

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Job Posting Addendum

JOB SUMMARY

This position is temporary and/or intermittent in nature. Length of service is greater than 100 hours. Requires availability some nights and weekends during the internship. This will be hybrid work experience, requiring an in-person presence approximately 1-2 days per week.

Seattle Children's Marketing and Communications Department (MarComm) is a shared service for the Seattle Children's hospital system. MarComm informs and engages internal and external audiences by developing and executing marketing and communication plans and telling compelling stories to advance the goals and priorities of the organization and enhance Seattle Children's brand and reputation.

MarComm seeks an intern to assist in two specific areas: community outreach and video production. The goals and objectives are to increase engagement through culturally responsive outreach and assist with pre and post video production tasks.

The intern will provide support for Seattle Children's Health and Safety Program by participating in community-based event promotion, planning and coordination, analyzing and tracking data gathered through community outreach surveys, and staffing community events focused on properly fitting and educating families with life jackets and bicycle helmets.

The intern will support the video team by assisting with documenting equipment and files, organizing drives, labeling film, structuring our B-roll library with the goal of streamlining editing and video delivery.

This experience will provide the intern with an opportuntiy to learn about the field of marketing and communications and gain exposure to various aspects of outreach, community engagement, evaluation, video file management, video production and an overall understanding of the use of healthcare video and imagery.

An ideal candidate brings curiosity, creativity, and a desire to learn the roles and impact marketing and communications in a healthcare setting. Training will include an orientation to Seattle Children's, MarComm teams and project areas, and related tools. This role will provide meaningful exposure for those interested in exploring a potential career in marketing and communications.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Rising senior or recent graduate from local college or technical school.
• Strong desire to engage with Seattle Children's employees, patients and families, and the community with a focus on inclusion, diversity, equity and access.
• Event and volunteer experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to effectively problem-solve and handle moderately to highly complex problems/issues in standard or emergent situations, and to be innovative and creative.
• Able to work with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment, often with frequent interruptions.
• Able to remain highly organized, work independently and prioritize work from multiple sources; and effectively participate as a team member.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support community engagement activities including the fulfillment of giveaways and other materials, coordinating multiple event logistics and volunteer communications for various community outreach events.
• Support video production activities including documenting equipment and files, organizing drives, labeling film, structuring our B-roll library with the goal of streamlining editing and video delivery.
• Other duties as assigned including attending and staffing community events, hospital filming and photoshoots.
• Prepare a final project for presentation at the end of the internship period.
• With manager support, develop internship learning goals and establish regular check-ins to discuss progress and identify learning opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please prepare to submit the following items as part of your application:

• A resume that includes: (1) applicant name, (2) contact information (address, phone number, email), (3) college and anticipated year of graduation, (4) awards or honors received, (5) volunteer or work experience, and (6) any relevant skills and strengths.
• A cover letter that includes responses to the below questions:
  
  • What are your future career goals?
  • What professional development skills would you like to grow or refine?
  • What are your learning goals for this internship experience?
  • Would you be interested in participating in shadowing opportunities with different Seattle Children's departments? If so, please list your top 3 departments or focus areas.
• A professional reference, including name and contact information.

Accepting and reviewing applications until March 13, 2023.

Selected candidates to interview by mid-April.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience: - As determined by the department and the position's role within the department. Required Credentials: - N/A Preferred: - As determined by the department and the position's role within the department. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Working knowledge of computers, standard office software packages (Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Access, Power Point, etc.), standard office equipment (photocopiers, facsimiles, telephones, pagers, etc.). - Strong oral and written communication skills. - Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. - Must possess a 'can-do' attitude and a customer service orientation. - Able to work in discretionary way and maintain confidentiality of processed information. - Must adhere to Seattle Children's values of compassion, excellence, equity, innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Min to Max Hourly Salary

Min: USD $23.00/Hr. Max: USD $23.00/Hr.

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children's website here: WSNA - UFCW

Seattle Children's offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Click here for more information.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's - to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the largest region of any children's hospital in the country.

In 2022, U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals - for the 30th year in a row. For more than a decade, Seattle Children's has been nationally ranked in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. We are honored to be the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, and classified among America's best large employers by Forbes, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Covid-19 Vaccination

Seattle Children's requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All offers are contingent and your vaccine status will be verified at onboarding.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.The people who work at Seattle Children's are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels.Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.