"Patient Safety and Quality ? Summer 2026 COACH College Program"

The opportunity

The College COACH summer internship is a paid program running from Monday, June 8-Friday, August 14, 2026. In addition to on-the-job training and work experience, the program includes workshops and additional development programs. College students will work 35 hours/week. Interns will earn $17.50-$21.50/hour.

This role is hybrid (1-2 days/week onsite) at 401 Park Drive, Boston. Specific work hours will be determined by the supervisor.

What you'll do

• Learn and contribute to project-related deliverables including process and workflow diagrams, PowerPoint presentations, status reports, and project plans/timelines
• Work with project team to understand and assist with tracking work, including supporting/owning monitoring and modifying key deliverables
• Learn, practice, and then complete the responsibility of taking minutes at meetings, summarizing and presenting to project and team leaders
• Learn, practice, and then complete basic analysis and data coordination for project support
• Complete Lean Six Sigma White and Yellow Belt, complete HRO Facilitator Training, complete Prosci Change Management Certification
• Attend a 2-day program orientation and onboarding
• Participate in virtual and in-person workshops and activities

What you'll get

• Communication
• Planning, presenting, how to use process improvement methodologies, data analysis, facilitating, strategic thinking, project management, multitasking, interpersonal skills to successfully work in a dynamic environment with diverse individuals Increase knowledge of healthcare career pathways
• Professional development
• Opportunity to present your learnings at the end of the program
• Peer cohort and cohort mentor to support learning and development
• MBTA Link pass for June-August 2026

Who you are

• You are an undergraduate college student in good academic standing and will be enrolled in a two-or four-year program for Fall 2026, and you are interested in working in healthcare
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Powerpoint. Visio a plus
• Ability to problem-solve, proficient analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally or in-writing
• Organized, able to follow timelines and due dates
• Ability to work cohesively with a team
• Willingness and ability to learn systems, technologies, tools
• Interest in to work with data sets and display data accurately

Recruitment process

• Internship opportunities: We encourage students to review the posted COACH internship opportunities and to apply to no more than three postings.
• Resume review & interviews: Applications will be reviewed, and screenings and interviews will be scheduled as appropriate. Resumes are required; if you need assistance developing a resume, please engage with your school career center or contact coach@childrens.harvard.edu.
• Offer decision: We will follow up within one week of your interview. Decisions regarding program acceptance will be made in March.
• Onboarding: Those selected for the internship program will complete onboarding by May to ensure a smooth start to the program. This includes:
• Scheduling an appointment during one of our on-site onboarding days
• Obtaining appropriate work permits and documentation, as needed
• Health records
• Proof of Employment Eligibility
• Media release

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.