Facilities Operation Management High School Internship

The St. Jude Facilities Operation Management High School Internship offers a unique opportunity for rising seniors to participate in a work-based learning experience in partnership with the St. Jude Facilities Operation Management Department.  The purpose of the program is to prepare students for careers in Operations Management by providing hands-on experience in an operations management environment. Interns will gain valuable skills working alongside industry professionals at St. Jude in FOM areas including Painter, Plumber, Carpenter, HVAC Technician, Mechanic and Refrigeration.

The St. Jude Facilities Operation Management Internship is a semester-long program that consists of a part-time (~20 hours per week) experience during the academic year (January - May).

Schedules: Weekly schedules will be determined in collaboration with the student and their school administration. A student may not work more than 20 hours per week.

Students rotate through trades to learn trade basics, safety practices, core skills, and hands-on experience.

• 2 Weeks – Painting
• 2 Weeks – Carpentry
• 2 Weeks – Mechanical (Patient Care or Research areas)
• 2 Weeks – Plumbing
• 2 Weeks – HVAC (Patient Care or Research areas)
• 2 Weeks – Refrigeration
• 2 Weeks – Revisit Favorite Trade(s) for deeper experience

Electrical rotation will not be included due to safety concerns.

Eligible high school students must:

• Be 16 years old or older
• Be eligible for the work-study program offered through MSCS Center for Career and Technology Education
• Have an attendance record with no more than 4 absences and fewer than 10 tardies
• Complete the online application
• Provide written permission from a legal guardian if selected
• Submit an official transcript if selected

Students will receive a monthly stipend during the academic year and are expected to work ~20 hours per week.

• Application Deadline: Closed for this year
• Program Start Date: January 11, 2027