Summer Internship with Rockbridge Area Hospice (W&L Community-Based Learning)
This is a summer 2023 internship opportunity based in Lexington. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and positions are open until filled or May 5, 2023. To apply, drop a resume and cover letter here.
Rockbridge Area Hospice provides compassionate care and comfort to neighbors living with serious illness so they and their families can enjoy life for as long as possible. They have a patient and family care team of hospice and medical professionals who treat client’s pain and symptoms and provide support for families and caregivers. Learn more about Hospice here: https://www.rockbridgeareahospice.org/
Job
Hospice is looking for a student to organize their data to make it more accessible for internal and external usage. Hospice is in the rebranding process and is expanding their service line. As part of this rebranding, they need a student to gather and organize their data and create visuals to be incorporated into reports and newsletters for stakeholders. For internal use, the student will be organizing Hospice’s intranet platform, SharePoint, an app part of Microsoft 365, to make it more accessible for users throughout the Hospice system. In addition, they would like the intern to support the creation of a dashboard for reports.
Qualifications
Interest in database work and knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of SharePoint or willingness to learn the platform. The student must be able to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner. The student must also be a good communicator.
Timeframe
7 weeks from Tuesday, June 6th to Friday, July 21st, working approximately 25 hours a week.
This internship is part of the Office of Community-Based Learning’s (CBL) internship program. Students will be provided guidance throughout the summer by CBL staff and work directly with their site supervisor. Students will meet with the CBL intern cohort once a week for training and reflection. This is an unpaid internship. However, students can apply for summer funding through Career and Professional Development Office (applications typically due winter term) and the Johnson Opportunity Grant (applications due January or March). Funds are limited and not guaranteed. This internship qualifies for EXP credit (CPD 451) through the CPD office. Sign up for the CPD Canvas Course (go.wlu.edu/Canvas) to receive alerts regarding summer funding and course credit.
To apply, students need to send a resume and cover letter to Bethany Ozorak, Assistant Director of Community-Based Learning (bozorak@wlu.edu).