Entry Level Program Specialist Jobs
New grad program specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or demonstrated project work can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Virginia Tech, ICF, and Optum hiring at this level now.
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Your job is more than a job.
Why a Great Place to Work:
You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary
Essential Functions: The Program Specialist develops and manages special programs such as the Arts in Medicine program which aims to provide an environment of creativity and offers patients and families the opportunity to participate in creative and sensory activities during the hospital experience.
Encourages and engages children, families, and staff through interactive art, music, visual, or sensory experiences. Develops a range of individualized and/or group activities based on the needs of the population served and according to patient abilities, developmental, cognitive and/or age-based needs. Mentors and supervises volunteers assisting with the activities.
Job Qualifications:
Experience: 1 year Experience working in a non-profit and/or healthcare environment with children and families; 2 years’ Experience in a pediatric healthcare setting is preferred
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related art field; Coursework in Child Development preferred
License/Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association and CPI Training
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
Your job is more than a job.
Why a Great Place to Work:
You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary
Essential Functions: The Program Specialist develops and manages special programs such as the Arts in Medicine program which aims to provide an environment of creativity and offers patients and families the opportunity to participate in creative and sensory activities during the hospital experience.
Encourages and engages children, families, and staff through interactive art, music, visual, or sensory experiences. Develops a range of individualized and/or group activities based on the needs of the population served and according to patient abilities, developmental, cognitive and/or age-based needs. Mentors and supervises volunteers assisting with the activities.
Job Qualifications:
Experience: 1 year Experience working in a non-profit and/or healthcare environment with children and families; 2 years’ Experience in a pediatric healthcare setting is preferred
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related art field; Coursework in Child Development preferred
License/Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association and CPI Training
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
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Entry Level Program Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level program specialist job?
Entry level program specialist roles typically look for candidates who can demonstrate organizational skills, clear communication, and basic project coordination experience. Internships, volunteer program work, or campus leadership roles all strengthen an application at this stage. Tailoring your resume to show how you managed timelines, supported teams, or tracked program outcomes gives you a real edge over candidates with a generic application.
Which companies hire entry level program specialists?
Companies hiring entry level program specialists right now include Virginia Tech, ICF, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Government agencies, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and education institutions are among the most consistent employers at this level, since program coordination is a core function across all of those sectors.
Are there remote entry level program specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still make up the majority of openings at this level. About 38% of entry level program specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so candidates with strong written communication and self-management skills have real flexibility in where they work when targeting these postings.
Are these new grad program specialist jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with little to no professional experience. A new grad program specialist posting typically accepts candidates with zero to two years of experience and treats internships, academic projects, or a demonstrated portfolio of coordinated work as qualifying background, making them accessible to new graduates entering the field.
Which industries hire the most entry level program specialists?
Entry Level program specialist roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors tend to run structured programs at scale, meaning they regularly bring in entry level coordinators and specialists to support delivery, track outcomes, and handle day-to-day program administration.