Innovation Internship

Internship Opportunity At I-80 Innovation Hub

OSF Health Care is dedicated to providing Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. The hourly rate for this position is $18.00/hour. This is an hourly position.

Position Summary:

The I-80 Innovation Hub is requiring short-term assistance in the ongoing support and growth of a STEAM program across the I-80 Market. To support elementary through high schools within the market through engagement events and outreach opportunities. This intern will report to the Innovation hub liaison and ensure expanded access to OSF innovation for our Mission Partners and community partners.

Scope for the intern includes:

• Optimization of the I-80 Web Portal
• Support innovation projects submitted by Mission Partners
• Collaborate with innovation teams at Jump to foster meaningful collaboration.
• Support for active and emerging pilot projects
• Lead the 2027 STEAM Camp planning committee
• Participation in job fairs and school events
• Structured leadership shadowing experiences
• Develop and implement a project of choice relevant to the vision of the Innovation Hub

This role is specifically designed for a student pursuing healthcare careers, such as pharmacy, physical therapy, medical school, biomedical engineering, etc; with the intent of cultivating cross-disciplinary thinking, communication skills, and self-directed learning.

This role could be open to a student that is looking to go to medical school and is in his/her gap year. Targeted start date for this internship is October 5th. 2026.

Required Qualifications:

Student pursuing med school or other healthcare related advanced education, in their gap year between bachelor degree and graduate education.

Other skills/knowledge:
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with various individuals throughout OSF Health Care and community partners including youth. Ability to multi-task, coordinate multiple projects, and have proven attention to detail.