Summer 2026 COACH College Program

Who we are 

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. 

The COACH - Community and Opportunities at Children's Hospital - internship program mission is to create a pathway for emerging healthcare professionals, offering hands-on experience, structured development, and dedicated mentorship. 

The opportunity 

The College COACH summer internship is a paid program running from Monday, June 8-Friday, August 14, 2026. In addition to on-the-job training and work experience, the program includes workshops and additional development programs. College students will work 35 hours/week. Interns will earn $17.50-$21.50/hour. 

Specific work hours and modality will be determined by the supervisor. 

What you’ll do 

See individual internship job postings for additional information

Attend a 2-day program orientation and onboarding 

Participate in virtual and in-person workshops and activities 

What you’ll get 

• Develop job-ready skills for the healthcare industry 

Increase knowledge of healthcare career pathways 

Professional development 

Opportunity to present your learnings at the end of the program 

Peer cohort and cohort mentor to support learning and development 

MBTA Link pass for June-August 2026 

Who you are 

You are an undergraduate college student in good academic standing and will be enrolled in a two-or four-year program for Fall 2026, and you are interested in working in healthcare 

Recruitment process 

Internship opportunities: We encourage students to review the posted COACH internship opportunities and to apply to no more than three postings.  

Offer decision: We will follow up within one week of your interview. Decisions regarding program acceptance will be made in March. 

Onboarding: Those selected for the internship program will complete onboarding by May to ensure a smooth start to the program. This includes: 

Scheduling an appointment during one of our on-site onboarding days 

Obtaining appropriate work permits and documentation, as needed 

Health records 

Proof of Employment Eligibility 

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