KP LAUNCH High School Internship, Summer 2027

StudentLife OS; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Weekly workshops

Mentorship

Networking events

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente’s KP LAUNCH High School Internship in Oakland offers a paid seven-week summer experience for high school students, with 40-hour weeks at $25/hour. Interns are placed in administrative and supporting roles in health care environments, under the guidance of a supervisor and mentor.

Applicants must be 16–19 by June 1, 2027, currently in high school or graduating in 2027, and able to work in the United States. Expect drug screening and background checks as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Be 16 to 19 years old by June 1, 2027 and a current high school student or graduating senior of the class of 2027.
• Able to work full-time for the seven-week program, Monday to Friday 8am–5pm.
• Must provide proof of eligibility to legally work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks in Kaiser Permanente health care settings.
• Support supervisors and mentors in daily operational activities.
• Engage in weekly workshops and career development activities.

Skills

Written Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Public Speaking

Active Listening

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# KP LAUNCH High School Internship, Summer 2027Oakland, CA106 days left, closes Thu, January 7, 20277 weeksHigh school students### The roleCompensation$25 per hourHours40Duration7 weeksTermSummerStartsSun, June 13, 2027LocationOakland, CAApply byThu, January 7, 2027### About this internshipKP LAUNCH is Kaiser Permanente Northern California's paid summer internship for high school students. Interns are placed in administrative and supporting roles in health care environments; they do not take part in medical treatment or procedures for patients.What the seven weeks include:* A paid summer work experience at 25 dollars per hour, paid bi-weekly* A full-time, eight-hour schedule, Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm, up to 40 hours a week* Weekly workshops built around personal and professional skills development* A working relationship with a supervisor and mentor who can show you how to prepare for a career in health care* Networking with peers and senior leaders through work-based activities, community service projects and social eventsPast departments include nursing, internal medicine, administration and patient care services. Work is typically office-related with little or no patient interaction. You are placed at the Kaiser Permanente medical center or business office closest to your home address.Who should apply: you must be 16 to 19 years old by June 1, 2027, be a current high school student or a graduating senior in the class of 2027, and have a permanent residence in a Northern California Kaiser Permanente designated service area. Priority goes to juniors and seniors. High school graduates of the class of 2026 without college experience may apply for consideration. Dependents of Kaiser Permanente employees and physicians are not eligible.Applications open at 9am PST on November 16, 2026 and close at 5pm PST on January 8, 2027, through the application portal only. You will need a resume and a personal statement of 750 words or less. Interns selected must pass a drug screening, a background check if 18 or over, employee health requirements including a TB test, and must supply a work permit if returning to high school in Fall 2027. Interns arrange and pay for their own daily transportation, and there is no vacation or sick pay.### What you getWeekly professional development workshops, mentorship, and networking with peers and senior leaders### Who can applyApplicants must meet every requirement: ages 16 to 19 by June 1, 2027 (if you are not 16 by that date you are not eligible for the 2027 program); a current high school student or graduating senior of the class of 2027; available to work full-time for the seven-week program; able to provide proof of eligibility to legally work in the United States; and holding a permanent residence in a Northern California Kaiser Permanente designated service area. Priority is given to juniors and senior-level students. High school graduates of the class of 2026 without college experience may apply for consideration. Dependents of Kaiser Permanente employees and physicians are not eligible. Kaiser Permanente may require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a medical or religious exemption; applicants do not need to be vaccinated to apply.### Requirements* Be 16 to 19 years old by June 1, 2027* Be a current high school student or a graduating senior of the class of 2027* Be available to work full-time for the seven-week program, Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm* Provide proof of eligibility to legally work in the United States* Have a permanent residence in a Northern California Kaiser Permanente designated service area### SkillsRequiredWritten CommunicationCustomer ServiceTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeNice to haveActive ListeningData EntryPublic SpeakingProblem Solving### Who this is forStudent typeHigh school studentsFields of studyEngineering & TechnologyComputer Science & ITBusiness & ManagementHealth Sciences & MedicalNatural SciencesMathematics & StatisticsSocial SciencesArts & HumanitiesVisual & Performing ArtsCommunication & MediaEducationLaw & Public ServiceAgriculture & EnvironmentalTrade & TechnicalCulinary & HospitalityAthletics & SportsOther & InterdisciplinaryThese are the poster's own eligibility settings. If you are unsure whether you qualify, read the full description or ask them directly from your account.### About Kaiser PermanenteKaiser Permanente is an integrated health system that combines a nonprofit health plan, hospitals and medical groups. It serves more than 12 million members and employs about 217,000 people, with a Northern California region built around medical centers and business offices.