High School Foundations Summer Internship Program

Job Description

High School Foundations Summer Internship Program | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

The Tone:
This is an internship program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, located primarily in Lebanon, NH, with potential for other locations requiring travel to Lebanon. The company is a medical center dedicated to patient care and the many operational and administrative functions supporting it. This role is designed to introduce high school students to diverse career pathways within the healthcare industry and provide them with foundational workplace skills.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, 7-week commitment
• Location: Lebanon, NH
• Team: Cohort
• Mission: To explore diverse healthcare career pathways and practice essential workplace skills within a medical center environment.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Work: Perform a variety of tasks within host departments to gain an understanding of how a healthcare organization operates.
• Develop: Engage in a professional development curriculum designed to foster critical competencies such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Learn: Participate in workshops, mentoring, and networking opportunities as part of a dedicated cohort.
• Rotate: Experience working in 2-3 different departments to achieve a broader perspective of healthcare roles and environments.
• Contribute: Roll up your sleeves, ask questions, and actively seek opportunities to contribute to various teams in a professional setting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Completed your sophomore year of high school.
• Experience: At least 16 years old by June 22, 2026, and available to commit to the full 7-week program.
• Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Self-development, Empathy, Work ethic, Initiative.
• Bonus: You must arrange your own housing and transportation, and be eligible for employment in the United States.