HR Internship

Be integral to leading medicine.

The people, minds and talents who deliver leading medicine need to be supported by a world-class human resources team. This is why The Methodist Hospital System has created an internship program that bridges practical knowledge application with the latest innovative HR ideas. The result is a team that is actively committed to helping Methodist remain an employer of choice for outstanding people from across Houston and around the world.

From benefits and talent development to EEOC regulations and more, the Methodist Hospital System HR Internship is a privileged look into the dynamics and policies of a multihospital organization. Jump-start your career through this insightful program guided by mentors, our open door environment and tangible experience.

Program Structure

Methodist Human Resources (HR) will sponsor one to three graduate student(s) for an unpaid internship lasting approximately 10-12 weeks during the summer, fall and spring semesters. The intern(s) will complete a value-added project that they will formally present to key stakeholders near completion of the internship. In addition the intern(s) will gain an overview of the HR functions in a multihospital organization through exposure to all HR departments at each hospital. The intern(s) will meet with the program's preceptors on a regular basis to discuss the internship experience.

Eligibility

Applicant(s) must be currently enrolled in graduate disciplines such as, but not limited to, human resources, business administration or health care administration. Applicant(s) must have completed, at the minimum, either two semesters or three quarters of graduate work in their discipline.

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Students interested in participating in the unpaid internship program should submit the following:

• A one-page statement discussing why you are interested in an internship in HR; what you can contribute to HR; and what you hope to gain from the experience as an intern in HR
• Two letters of professional recommendation
  (i.e., one academic and one job related)
• A current resume
• An official transcript of all graduate work

Mailing Address:
Toni Kesler, Project Manager
Human Resources Internship Program
The Methodist Hospital
6565 Fannin, GB160
Houston, TX 77030

Physical Address:
8100 Greenbriar, Suite 160, Houston, TX 77054

Selection Process

Selected applicants will be invited for an on-site interview with various key members of the Methodist HR organization.

Job Placement

Methodist HR does not guarantee job placement at Methodist for students completing the unpaid internship program.

About the Preceptors

Toni Kesler, Project Manager, serves as the preceptor for the HR internship program. She supports members of senior management through the planning, organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating of resources to achieve projects of varying degrees of complexity. Toni's area of technical expertise lies in the field of human resources management, where her career spans more than 20 years serving the needs and demands of academic health care.

Additional Information

If you have questions or would like additional information about
The Methodist Hospital System's HR Internship Program,
please email Toni Kesler or call (832) 667-6268.

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