Project IMPACT Student Intern - Orangeburg

Job Description: Summary

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 CC005719 CHS - Project Impact (Main) 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 22 – August 2026 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 May 31, 2026. 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 Bachelors 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.