Supply Chain Undergraduate Intern - Summer 2027

The salary range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Supply Chain Intern Program reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Undergraduate Intern's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Uphold the mission, standards and values of Northwestern Medicine
• Successfully complete projects and work tasks as assigned.
• Develop a working knowledge of hospital operations to a degree that allows successful completion of projects supporting a variety of hospital operations.
• Develop working relationships with staff and management that allows for successful business interactions across all levels of the organization.
• Participation in activities designed for development of interns during their assignment at NMH.
• Full communication with department managers and staff in order to successfully transition work at close of internship.
• Additional duties, responsibilities and tasks will be outlined in an appended document to meet the needs of the individual and organization in each internship.
• Other duties as assigned.

*Please be flexible within our team/site placements.
*This is a 12 week internship - we ask that any vacations are scheduled outside of the 12 week timeframe to be considered.

See what our staff have to say about working in this department and at Northwestern Medicine!  Be Part of Better: What It’s Like to Work at Northwestern Medicine

Program Details:

Overview of Internship:  The NM Supply Chain Internship Program is designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on experience in healthcare supply chain management. The program blends structured learning with real world projects, giving inters the opportunity to make an immediate impact while developing professional skills that will serve them throughout their careers. They will participate in an immersive learning experience focused on project based work while receiving mentorship and coaching from leadership throughout their internship. We have weekly professional development sessions to expose interns to a broad range of both supply chain and career growth topics.  

Application Due Date: December 31, 2026

Intern Program Start Date: May 26th, 2027

AA/EEO.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program.

Preferred:

• Completion of at least the sophomore year of study.

Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.