Job Summary 

PolicyLab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a student intern with administrative interests to join our team. PolicyLab is a research center within CHOP's Research Institute that aims to achieve optimal child health and well-being by informing program and policy changes through interdisciplinary research. Contribute to advancing PolicyLab's mission by providing extensive assistance in prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion throughout all center endeavors. Foster employee well-being and engagement through the organization of center events and acknowledgment, while also facilitating the upkeep of relationships and collaborations with internal departments. This position will engage with PolicyLab's Workforce Development Director to advance the center's strategic objectives and primary focuses.The Administrative Student will:

• Provide administrative support to enhance employee engagement, employee well-being, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

• Assist with scheduling, communications, assessments, analysis, managing programs and meeting project deadlines

• Assist in editing, formatting, reproduction, and filing of program materials and data

• Assist with organizing events, creating flyers and announcements, data entry, and data management

• Performs other related duties as assigned

The Administrative Student Intern position is ideal for an undergraduate student with a background/interest in Human Resources, Communications, DEI, and Employee Engagement, who is looking to develop their skills in leadership and organizational development. A strong foundation in writing, good organizational skills, and the ability to work well on a team are keys to success in this role.

The position reports to the Workforce Development Director. The ideal candidate will have:

• High School Diploma and interested in above mentioned related fields

• Strong experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Able to work in an organized manner, work well with others, with attention to details

• Ability to be creative with developing flyers, PowerPoint and event planning

• Research and track data

• Follow through and meet project deadlines

• Must have initiative and good problem solving skills

At PolicyLab, recruiting and retaining a diverse group of team members who bring fresh insights from all backgrounds to the research, administrative, communications, and policy work that we do is fundamental to our mission. We are committed to creating an environment that is reflective of the diverse communities we serve. As such, we welcome innovative minds from individuals across, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and marital status, victim of domestic or sexual violence status, covered veteran status or other protected classifications.

Once a team member, PolicyLab strives to provide opportunities that allow the voices of everyone to be heard as this exemplifies our core belief in the power of diverse thinking to influence the policies, protocols and practices that define our workplace and improve the lives of children and families. We strive for a productive, fulfilling workplace and personal growth opportunities for all staff and believe an inclusive environment is central to this goal.

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Enrollment for 2025 spring/summer internships at PolicyLab is now closed.