Strategic Planning Specialist Internships
Strategic planning specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working strategic planning practitioners, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with CEMEX, Cisco, and Intuit among the employers posting roles now.
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9:00 AMShift End Time
Worker Sub-Type
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
The Strategic Planning Intern will support the efforts of the Planning department, teams within the Planning department, and other cross-functional teams within Children’s through a variety of activities that include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting strategy development in targeted areas through research, data analysis, and input from system leaders
- Researching and summarizing findings on topics relevant to current initiatives
- Interpreting clinical data to identify key trends in patient populations
- Creating communications in the form of both presentations and written narratives
- Supporting governance for strategic planning initiatives, including tracking progress, risks, and key decisions
Experience
- Research area: research experience necessary either through previous internship, work experience, or course work; practical knowledge about the conduct of research principals required
Preferred Qualifications
- N/A
Education
Clinical Focus:
- College student with at least two years in a health sciences related program, such as pre-med, nursing, biomedical engineering, biology, chemistry, or statistics, or post graduate student working toward a Master’s of Science in public health or medical degree
Non-Clinical Focus:
- College or graduate student that is currently working towards a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or other related field, required
Certification Summary
- No professional certifications required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Organized, detail oriented; Able to prioritize time sensitive assignments
- Creative and flexible; Able to adapt to change
- Self-starter; Able to make decisions independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Able to work well with diverse groups, comfortable interacting with all levels
- Able to represent Children’s in a mature and professional manner
- Willing to work long hours that could include evenings and weekends, if applicable to internship
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook) or other applications as required
- Able to travel throughout expanded metro Atlanta area; Must provide reliable transportation, if applicable to internship
Clinical Focus:
- Knowledge of medical terminology useful
- Knowledge of basic statistical software useful
Job Responsibilities
- Develops and implements projects as assigned, which could include events, activities, programs, or research studies.
- Creates and carries out a cohesive plan for each assigned project. Establishes and maintains contact with all appropriate individuals to ensure that the plan is implemented in the best interest of the organization.
- Executes administrative and operational tasks for assigned projects.
- Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided and projects produced.
- Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations, while meeting all in-service requirements as outlined per policy.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs).
Work Shift
DayWork Day(s)
Monday-FridayShift Start Time
9:00 AMShift End Time
Worker Sub-Type
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
The Strategic Planning Intern will support the efforts of the Planning department, teams within the Planning department, and other cross-functional teams within Children’s through a variety of activities that include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting strategy development in targeted areas through research, data analysis, and input from system leaders
- Researching and summarizing findings on topics relevant to current initiatives
- Interpreting clinical data to identify key trends in patient populations
- Creating communications in the form of both presentations and written narratives
- Supporting governance for strategic planning initiatives, including tracking progress, risks, and key decisions
Experience
- Research area: research experience necessary either through previous internship, work experience, or course work; practical knowledge about the conduct of research principals required
Preferred Qualifications
- N/A
Education
Clinical Focus:
- College student with at least two years in a health sciences related program, such as pre-med, nursing, biomedical engineering, biology, chemistry, or statistics, or post graduate student working toward a Master’s of Science in public health or medical degree
Non-Clinical Focus:
- College or graduate student that is currently working towards a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or other related field, required
Certification Summary
- No professional certifications required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Organized, detail oriented; Able to prioritize time sensitive assignments
- Creative and flexible; Able to adapt to change
- Self-starter; Able to make decisions independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Able to work well with diverse groups, comfortable interacting with all levels
- Able to represent Children’s in a mature and professional manner
- Willing to work long hours that could include evenings and weekends, if applicable to internship
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook) or other applications as required
- Able to travel throughout expanded metro Atlanta area; Must provide reliable transportation, if applicable to internship
Clinical Focus:
- Knowledge of medical terminology useful
- Knowledge of basic statistical software useful
Job Responsibilities
- Develops and implements projects as assigned, which could include events, activities, programs, or research studies.
- Creates and carries out a cohesive plan for each assigned project. Establishes and maintains contact with all appropriate individuals to ensure that the plan is implemented in the best interest of the organization.
- Executes administrative and operational tasks for assigned projects.
- Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided and projects produced.
- Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations, while meeting all in-service requirements as outlined per policy.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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Tips for Your Strategic Planning Specialist Internship Search
Apply for summer roles in the fall
Large employers recruit summer strategic planning specialist interns the preceding fall, with application windows opening as early as September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates. Checking listings regularly from early fall through spring gives you access to the full range of cohorts, not just late-cycle openings.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for strategic planning specialist interns expect limited work history and assess candidates on documented evidence instead. Create two or three case studies, strategic analyses, or planning frameworks you can link to or share. Name the tools you used, explain the decision you informed, and make the work reviewable so recruiters have something concrete to evaluate.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time. Working both channels widens the pool you reach and surfaces opportunities that never appear on public listings.
Practice the strategic planning specialist intern screen out loud
Strategic planning specialist intern interviews typically involve case conversations, structured problem-solving scenarios, or analytical exercises where interviewers weigh how you frame a problem as much as your final answer. Practice out loud, walk through your reasoning step by step, and get comfortable structuring an ambiguous prompt before you sit for a real screen.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger organizations run rotational or cohort-based strategic planning internship programs built to train people new to the field. These structured pipelines recruit early and fill in the first application wave. Identify the programs that fit your background, track their application windows, and apply as soon as they open rather than waiting for general postings.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 25% of the strategic planning specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take. Filtering first saves time and keeps your applications focused on a realistic pool.
Strategic Planning Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a strategic planning specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For strategic planning specialist candidates, the concrete artifact is a documented case study, strategic analysis, or planning framework you built and can walk through. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a strategic planning specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For strategic planning specialist interns, what actually drives it is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and how early the return-offer conversation happens. Position for one by delivering consistently, but don't count on it when evaluating the opportunity.
When should I apply for strategic planning specialist internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer cohorts the preceding fall, so applications for June start dates often open in September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single season keeps more options open.
Are strategic planning specialist internships paid?
Most professional strategic planning specialist internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show pay where the employer discloses it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at established organizations, and many states have wage rules that apply to for-profit employers regardless of academic credit arrangements.
What should a strategic planning specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show your planning process, the analytical tools you used, and where the work can be reviewed, such as a linked case study, published analysis, or strategic framework deck. Add relevant coursework, keep everything to one page, and make each bullet describe what you built or decided, not just what you did.
Are there remote strategic planning specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 75% of the strategic planning specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from every region, so apply early once you decide what you can commit to, and filter by work type to see only the remote and hybrid openings.
What is a rotational strategy internship program?
Some large organizations run structured rotational internships that place strategic planning interns across two or three business units over a single summer. These programs are designed for people new to the field and offer broader exposure than a single-team placement. They recruit early, are competitive, and fill in the first application wave, so identify the programs that fit and apply as soon as they open.
Can international students get strategic planning specialist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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