Supply Chain Undergraduate Intern - Summer 2027

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine offers a 12-week Supply Chain Internship designed to provide hands-on experience in healthcare operations. Interns will complete projects under leadership mentorship, gaining exposure to hospital supply chain processes and professional development sessions.

Applicants should currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program, with preference for sophomores. The program emphasizes teamwork, learning, and contributing to real projects across NMH departments.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission and values of Northwestern Medicine.
• Successfully complete projects and tasks assigned during the internship.
• Develop knowledge of hospital operations to support internship projects.
• Build working relationships with staff and management for effective collaboration.
• Participate in activities designed for intern development during assignment.

Skills

Undergraduate student

Education

Sophomore year completed

Job description

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.

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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 interns 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.