Supervisors
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About the Experience
Application Date: Jan. 2 — March 1
- Host one or more interns for 5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 7 weeks during the summer.
- Hosting interns from the Johns Hopkins Summer Jobs Program (JHSJP) comes at no cost to your department.
- Choose the most convenient intern work hours during normal business hours.
- We aim to create a seamless partnership that benefits both your department and the intern by aligning department needs to intern interest.
FAQs
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- All JHSJP interns are between the ages of 16 and 21. Most interns are currently enrolled in high-school or college.
- JHSJP interns will arrive at your department having completed standard new-hire training, have access to their JHED account, and be cleared by Occupational Health to work on-site.
- Interns have a diverse set of experiences, interests and education. We strive to match each intern to their best department fit.
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- Contribute to Education: Provide young individuals with an immersive educational experience, offering insights into the day-to-day operations of your department.
- Mentorship Opportunities: Your staff can serve as mentors, guiding these aspiring healthcare professionals and sharing their expertise.
- Recruitment Potential: Consider this as an opportunity to identify future talent for your department. Many of our interns have gone on to become valuable contributors within the healthcare field.
- Fulfill Your Commitment to Education: Demonstrate your department's commitment to education, professional development, and community engagement.
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- Supervisors must be willing to provide meaningful work and guidance for the duration of the internship. JHSJP is more than just summer employment, the program is a chance for young folks to grow professionally in nurturing, professional environment.
- All supervisors must complete a background check to be cleared to work with interns.
- Supervisors are expected to attend an orientation session before the program start date.
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- Conducted patient screenings
- Supported research studies
- Organized major databases
- Assisted with faculty projects
- Improved department resources
- Created communications materials
- Supported healthcare simulations
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives
What tasks and responsibilities can interns complete?
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- Project Assignments: Assign interns specific projects or tasks that directly address the department's needs, such as research, data analysis, or process improvement initiatives.
- Job Shadowing: Provide opportunities for interns to observe and learn from professionals in different roles within the department, promoting a better understanding of the department's operations.
- Training and Development: Encourage interns to attend training sessions, workshops, or webinars relevant to their field of interest, helping them develop skills and knowledge.
- Administrative Support: Utilize interns for administrative tasks, such as data entry, document preparation, and organizing departmental files, to streamline operations.
- Feedback and Evaluation: Provide regular feedback to interns on their performance, assisting in their professional growth and aligning their contributions with departmental goals.
- Research and Analysis: Assign research projects to interns related to industry trends, best practices, or department-specific challenges, which can inform decision-making.
- Presentation Skills: Challenge interns to create and deliver presentations on their projects or findings, enhancing their communication and presentation abilities.
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- Shadowing and observing healthcare professionals in action (doctors, nurses, technicians, etc.) to gain insights into patient care procedures.
- Assisting with inventory management and restocking of medical supplies.
- Data collection and analysis for quality improvement initiatives.
- Participating in mock patient simulations or training sessions.
- Assisting with research projects related to healthcare trends and best practices.
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- Assisting with employee onboarding and orientation programs.
- Conducting data entry and record keeping, helping maintain accurate records.
- Assisting with the development and distribution of internal communications and newsletters.
- Assisting with administrative tasks such as scanning, copying, sorting, filing, answering phones and emails
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- Assisting in planning and executing maintenance projects.
- Learning about safety protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Assisting in energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.
- Inventory management and procurement of maintenance supplies.
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- Participating in planning and organizing community events.
- Assisting in the creation of marketing materials and content.
- Conducting outreach to community organizations to foster partnerships.
- Assisting with satisfaction surveys and analyzing the result
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This presentation offers a detailed look at the daily experiences, roles, and skills of summer interns across multiple Johns Hopkins Health System departments, providing real-world examples of past internship placements and activities.
Day In The Life: Johns Hopkins Summer Interns