Workforce Development Intern

at MaineHealth in Portland, Maine, United States

Job Description

Summary

The MaineHealth Center for Workforce Development is seeking an intern to join our team beginning in the spring semester of 2023
Position highlights:
Gain hands on experience in Workforce Development at Maine's largest health care system
Join a friendly and committed team, working to increase the pipelines of talent into the organization
Exposure and exploration of wider Talent Team and Human Resources efforts.
Make a real difference in our efforts to work together so our communities are the healthiest in America.
Remote/Hybrid schedule possible
Position Summary:
Administrative and project support for multiple student and employee facing initiatives
Work will include Communications, event planning, program coordination and administration
Part Time schedule March - June (10-15 hours a week)
Full Time Schedule June - August (30-35 hours a week) - Note: This intern will participate in the MaineHealth Non-Clinical Summer Internship Program
What we are looking for:
Student in last year of post-secondary academic program
Students enrolled in Marketing/Communications, English, Business, Human Resources or related program.
Strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail and time management
Strong sense of ownership and dependability
Comfort with virtual meeting and event platforms like Zoom, experience with Microsoft Office Suite products like PowerPoint, and the Adobe Suite is a plus
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education: Student who is currently enrolled in a two-year Associate's degree program, four-year Bachelor's degree program, or graduate-level program preferred.

License/Certifications: N/A

Experience: N/A

Strong analytical thinking.

Must work independently, take initiative to complete assigned projects with minimal direction, and be able to prioritize tasks within an assigned project.

Ability to maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and other technologies as needed.
Additional Information

MaineHealth was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.

Additional Information  MaineHealth is a health system whose members and affiliates include hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and support services. Learn more about this system at www.mainehealth.org

MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.