Project IMPACT HBCU Student Intern - Charleston/Orangeburg

Job Description Summary

About Project IMPACT: Project IMPACT (Improving Mission Performance And Community Together) is an innovative initiative launched by the MUSC Health Charleston Division Executive Leadership Team. This program aims to enhance social impact, promote care team member wellness, and advance workforce development and equity in our area. As South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health system, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) is dedicated to creating positive change beyond our clinical settings.

Internship Overview: We are excited to offer two paid internships for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as part of Project IMPACT. These internships are designed to align with our equity strategic priorities, providing students with valuable, hands-on experience in community health initiatives.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Temporary

Cost Center

CC004049 CHS - Charleston COO

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-01

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Internship Overview: We are excited to offer two paid internships for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as part of Project IMPACT. These internships are designed to align with our equity strategic priorities, providing students with valuable, hands-on experience in community health initiatives.

Program Duration: June 1 – August 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of community-focused health programs.
• Assist with outreach initiatives aimed at engaging local HBCUs and underserved populations.
• Help coordinate logistics for program events, including participant management and data
• collection.
• Participate in in-person activities at MUSC facilities for approximately 40 hours per week throughout the internship.
• Collaborate with team members to create educational materials and resources for program
• participants.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas for program enhancement and community
• engagement.

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in
• South Carolina, preferably majoring in public health, social work, nursing, psychology, or a related
• field.
• Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation is required for on-site activities.
• Must comply with all COVID-19 organizational policies, including vaccination requirements and indoor masking where required.

Compensation:
Interns will be paid $15 per hour and work 40-hours per week for the duration of the 12-week internship.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should complete the application by January 31, 2025.

MUSC Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all interns.

Additional Job Description

Current bachelor's degree student.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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