Intern - Youth

Overview

The Early Talent Intern program is an 8–12 week paid internship and career exploration opportunity designed for high school students living in communities served by Novant Health. Supported by the Emerging Talent and Workforce Development department, the program builds early awareness of healthcare careers and strengthens the future talent pipeline through hands‑on experience and professional development.

As part of Novant Health’s broader workforce development strategy, the program helps address healthcare workforce shortages while expanding access to career opportunities—particularly for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Interns gain meaningful exposure to both clinical and non‑clinical roles across the organization, allowing them to develop foundational skills and better understand the wide range of career paths available in healthcare.

The program emphasizes career exploration, workforce readiness, mentorship, professional skill‑building, and real‑world exposure to healthcare environments. Ultimately, the Early Talent Intern program empowers students early in their academic journey by connecting them to educational and career pathways that support long‑term success in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Responsibilities

• Education: Less Than High School, required.
• Additional Skills (required):
  • Students must possess a valid, current government-issued or DMV-issued ID. (School IDs are not accepted.)
  • Students under the age of 18 are required to have a valid North Carolina Youth Employment Certificate (NC Youth Employment ID).
  • Education
    • Must be currently enrolled in high school or virtual/home schooling equivalent to traditional high school.
    • Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
    • Must provide two (2) letters of recommendation from a faculty member, coach, community leader, or employer.
    • Must be prepared to provide an unofficial school transcript to Novant Health upon request.
  • Skills
    • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and email.
    • Strong critical thinking, time management, and presentation skills.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all organizational levels.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
    • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Self-directed, reliable, and able to work independently.
    • Energetic, curious, and eager to take on new tasks and projects.
• Additional Skills (preferred):
  • Demonstrates intellectual depth, moral integrity, personal vision, creativity, and leadership.
  • Exhibits sincerity, diplomacy, and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, engaging productively with individuals across varying levels of seniority inside and outside Novant Health.
  • Customer Service
    • Demonstrates strong customer service skills when interacting with senior leaders, staff, physicians, and visitors.
  • Able to convey information in a clear, concise, and well‑organized manner.