Real Estate, Facilities Planning and Design Intern

Job Description

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations. Every day, our employees support a lifesaving mission by helping ensure hospitals have the blood products they need to care for patients. The Real Estate & Facilities Department plays an essential role in that mission by planning, designing, and managing the environments where employees work, donors give blood, and lifesaving operations occur. Our team oversees approximately 150 facilities totaling nearly two million square feet across the country, ensuring our spaces are efficient, functional, safe, and prepared to support the future of healthcare.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a formal intern program at an educational institution required.
• Targeted majors: Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering.
• No experience required.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Able to set priorities, organize and handle a variable workload.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Proficient personal computer skills.
• Space planning experience preferred.
• Understanding of construction documents and drawing review preferred.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency preferred.
• Experience with process mapping preferred.
• Ability to develop prototype floor plans and facility standards preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam Revu preferred.

Signature Project

Throughout the internship, you'll complete an individual signature project focused on developing a Program of Requirements (POR) for one of Vitalant's real estate initiatives. The scope and complexity of the project will align with the length of your internship and provide an opportunity to showcase your analytical, planning, and presentation skills.

Location

9305 East Via de Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Contact Information

careers@vitalant.org

Compensation

$20 per hour

Schedule

This part-time internship offers a fully flexible scheduling Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 am through 5:00 pm with opportunities to work 16–24 hours per week based on your availability during the current school semester and into the Summer break.