00876358 Summer 2026 Graduate Internship Program – People Operations and Strategy

Experience Mission-Driven Care

NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic health care delivery systems, dedicated to providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to patients in the New York metropolitan area and throughout the globe. In collaboration with two renowned medical schools, Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, NewYork-Presbyterian is consistently recognized as a leader in medical education, ground-breaking research, and innovative, patient-centered clinical care.

Summer 2026 Graduate Internship Program – People Operations and Strategy 

During Summer 2026, NewYork-Presbyterian will offer a 10-week paid internship opportunity for qualified graduate students from leading university programs. This internship is ideal for candidates passionate about reimagining people operations in a complex, mission-driven academic medical center.

Interns will work closely with HR leadership and contribute to projects that advance our strategic priorities. This internship provides hands-on experience at the intersection of strategy, technology, and impact, shaping the future of work at scale.

About the Role

The intern’s summer project will focus on work optimization across the broader workforce, identifying opportunities to enhance the workplace experience as well as simplify processes and workflows, while reducing unnecessary complexity. This includes exploring innovative, technology-enabled approaches to improve efficiency, clarity, and employee experience at scale.

Key Skills & Capabilities

Innovation & AI Fluency: Interest in using technology, automation, and AI to streamline processes and create scalable, people-centric solutions.

Project Management & Execution: Ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet deadlines, and drive initiatives from concept to delivery.

Design & Storytelling: Graphic design and visual communication skills to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives.

Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Ability to synthesize data, identify patterns, and contribute to workforce planning and operational improvement.

Change-Oriented Mindset: Comfortable with ambiguity, curious, and energized by building new ways of working in a large, evolving organization.

Collaboration & Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across clinical, academic, and administrative teams.

Internship Program Components

Assigned mentor from NYP’s Emerging Leadership Council

One-on-one career information meetings with senior leaders

Final presentation to senior leadership highlighting summer contributions

Networking events with other emerging leaders

Program Details

Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026

Location: On-site in New York, NY

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday

Note: NYP does not offer relocation stipends for interns.

Preferred Criteria

MHA, MPH, MBA, or HR-related graduate program candidates

Experience in HR, organizational development, or process improvement

Required Criteria

Completion of first year of a graduate program by internship start

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills