NonDuke Student Intern

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Duke Careers

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Durham, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support healthcare facilities through space management, technical drafting, or construction project management. Responsibilities include conducting space analysis, maintaining Revit models, and assisting with hospital project documentation.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree program and are interested in healthcare facilities, construction, or space planning. You possess strong organizational skills and are eager to learn and contribute to real projects within a healthcare environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Revit

AutoCAD

Job Description

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Summer Intern – Space Management & Project Support


Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality, curiosity, and the desire to learn by doing. As a Summer Intern – Space Management & Project Support, you’ll join a collaborative healthcare facilities team where your academic interests, skills, and fresh perspective are valued. This paid summer internship is designed for non‑Duke students currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate program who are eager to gain hands-on experience in healthcare operations, space management, and project delivery. Interns are placed into one of three pathways aligned with their background, interests, and career goals, providing meaningful exposure while working alongside experienced professionals in a complex healthcare environment.

Be Bold.

This role offers an opportunity to explore how large-scale healthcare facilities are planned, managed, and delivered—while contributing to real projects that support patient care and organizational efficiency.

What You’ll Do

Depending on your assigned pathway, responsibilities may include: Pathway 1: Space Management Support Intern
  • Assist leadership with operational, analytical, and administrative tasks
  • Support project management and process improvement initiatives
  • Conduct space analysis and data review
  • Participate in space planning and utilization efforts
  • Gain exposure to organizational decision-making and leadership practices
Pathway 2: Space Management – Modeling & Drafting Technician Intern
  • Organize and maintain Revit models
  • Draft and update drawings using AutoCAD
  • Provide technical support for space management analysis
  • Assist with documentation and drawing standards
  • Learn real-world application of BIM and drafting in a healthcare setting
Pathway 3: Project Management Intern (Healthcare Construction)
  • Assist with construction management activities on hospital projects
  • Support project managers with documentation, schedules, and coordination
  • Observe project planning, execution, and closeout processes
  • Gain insight into healthcare facility construction and delivery models

What You’ll Bring

  • Current enrollment in an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program at an accredited institution
  • Alignment with one of the three internship pathways
  • Interest in healthcare facilities, construction, space planning, or operations
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively
  • Willingness to learn and contribute in a professional healthcare environment
Additional Pathway-Specific Qualifications
  • Modeling & Drafting Pathway: Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD required
  • Project Management Pathway: Prior construction experience preferred but not required

Choose Duke.

At Duke, interns don’t just observe—they contribute. You’ll gain practical experience, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and exposure to healthcare environments that support innovation, learning, and service. This internship is an opportunity to explore career pathways while making a meaningful impact in one of the nation’s leading academic health systems.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and discover how your talents and ambitions can grow at Duke.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.


Your total compensation goes beyond thedollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/


Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.


Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).

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Duke Careers

Duke Health Technology Solutions is a robust, specialized division of Duke University Health System dedicated to the development and management of enterprise IT systems. A 2018 Davies Award Recipient, Duke Health is nationally recognized for IT and information management as the first healthcare system to be awarded top honors by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) for inpatient, ambulatory and analytics health information technology capabilities. As a ‘Most Wired’ health system, our employees are among the top-skilled IT experts in the Triangle and work with leading scholars and researchers across Duke University to develop innovative technologies that support our mission of delivering tomorrow's healthcare today.
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