Business Systems & Project Engineering Intern (Sierra Nevada Specialty Care, Pack Intern, Spring '27)

**This internship is hosted by Sierra Nevada Specialty Care and sponsored by the Nevada Career Studio (NCS). 

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Sierra Nevada Specialty Care 

About Sierra Nevada Specialty Care: 

Sierra Nevada Specialty Care (SNSC) is a physician-led specialty medical practice serving patients throughout Northern Nevada, with a focus on nephrology and pulmonary care. Our team includes physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, administrative professionals, and operational leaders who work together to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. 

As a growing healthcare organization, SNSC offers students the opportunity to see how science, technology, healthcare, and business operations come together in a real-world medical setting. Interns can gain exposure to the systems and processes that support patient care, including healthcare technology, data and workflow management, clinical operations, quality improvement, and the administrative functions necessary to operate a specialty medical practice. 

We value curiosity, collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Our goal is to provide the intern with meaningful, hands-on experience while giving them insight into the wide range of career paths and opportunities available within healthcare. 

Internship Description: 

Sierra Nevada Specialty Care is seeking a motivated STEM student to assist with the design and implementation of a centralized project management and operational tracking system for our healthcare organization. 

This internship provides hands-on experience in systems engineering, data analysis, project management, and process improvement. Working alongside executive leadership, the intern will help develop practical tools that improve how our organization plans, prioritizes, monitors, and manages strategic initiatives. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Complete 150 hours of work as an intern (8-15 hours per week, 15 weeks total) 
• Design and develop a structured project tracking system that incorporates timelines, milestones, task dependencies, assigned responsibilities, and risk indicators.  
• Create reporting tools and dashboards to help leadership monitor progress, evaluate priorities, and make informed decisions. The student will apply these tools to real organizational projects, including geographic expansion, financial systems organization, and operational transitions.  
• Analyze workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, develop standardized processes, and document procedures for ongoing system maintenance. 

Goals and Expectations of the Intern: 

By the end of the internship, the student will have developed a functional executive project tracking system, established reporting and maintenance procedures, and presented an evaluation of the system's effectiveness with recommendations for continued improvement. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno during the Spring '27 semester   
• Student must be enrolled in a program of study (major, minor, or graduate program) in the following colleges: 
  • Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources (CABNR)
  • Business 
  • Engineering 
  • Science 
  • Public Health/Orvis 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. 
• Ability to organize information, manage multiple priorities, and meet project deadlines. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with leadership and other team members. 
• Willingness to learn new technologies, processes, and business systems. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive organizational information. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Coursework or experience in systems engineering, project management, business analytics, process improvement, or related areas. 
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Project, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar platforms. 
• Experience with data visualization, reporting dashboards, or analytical tools such as Power BI. 
• Understanding of workflow mapping, process optimization, or systems design principles. 
• Experience developing spreadsheets, tracking systems, or automated reporting tools. 
• Interest in healthcare operations, organizational strategy, or business systems development. 
• Previous experience working on academic or professional projects involving data analysis, system design, or process improvement. 

Desired Schedule for Intern: 

The intern will work 8-15 hours per week. Internship hours can take place Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM in-person at the office based on the selected intern’s availability.  

Pack STEM internships require interns to complete 150 hours during their internship. It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.