Summary

The goal of this internship is to provide an introduction into the administration and operations management of a large and complex global health program, as well as exposure to key issues in global health. This role supports Baylor College of Medicine Global Health and Texas Children's Global Health Network. Day to day work will vary and focus on global program management, operations, and implementation including monitoring and evaluation, social media, fundraising, education and training projects. 

This internship is for graduate-level students and applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree granting program prior to the start of the internship. 

This position is available for summer 2026 (anticipated start date late May / early June 2026), full-time for approximately 12 weeks. 

This position will be based in Houston with interns responsible for their own housing and transportation.

Interested candidates must submit an application including a cover letter and resume. 

Application deadline is 11:59pm CST on February 27, 2026. Candidates must be based in the US.  

All general internship inquiries should be directed to globalhealth@texaschildrens.org.

Job Purpose

Provides temporary administrative or laboratory support to a department while gaining practical work experience.  

Job Duties

• Gains experience in the field of global health operations management.
• Develops skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.
• Gains an understanding of global health programs and interventions in a variety of countries.
• Gains exposure to global clinical programming and related health challenges in low resource settings.
• Gains experience working with diverse and multidisciplinary global health implementers and experts.
• Develops and disseminates relevant global health materials including social media posts, websites, presentations, and outreach materials.
• Develops and updates global health training materials and curriculum.
• Supports philanthropic efforts including research and development of proposals to prospective partners and donors;
• Supports global health project management to ensure that specific activities are on track to meet intended deliverables and align with program priorities
• Performs other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming need and/or the intern's individual interests.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in high school or be a high school graduate (or equivalent secondary education) or enrolled in an institution of higher education.