Infrastructure Intern

Life Care Services-US; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate: $22.50/hour

Job summary

Life Care Services-US offers a 12-week Infrastructure Internship (May–August), a full-time program where interns work with the internal Infrastructure team on meaningful projects. Presentation to senior leadership caps the experience, with broad exposure to the organization and its operations.

Interns gain hands-on, professional experience, mentorship from leaders, and networking opportunities, with a competitive hourly rate of $22.50.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recent degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Knowledge of security best practices, data protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Infrastructure team on projects and internships.
• Engage with technology partners to develop LCS solutions.
• Interact with community leadership on project implementation.
• Present your project and summer experience to senior leadership.
• Gain exposure to IT teams across the organization through mentorship and shadowing.

Skills

Security best practices

Data protection

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

About the program

The Infrastructure Internship is a full-time, 12-week program (40 hours per week) running from May through August. Interns will gain hands‑on professional experience by contributing to meaningful projects that have a direct impact on the business. The program will conclude with a presentation to the senior leadership team, highlighting both the project outcomes and the overall internship experience. Throughout the summer, interns will also gain broad exposure to the organization and its operations.

Experience is Everything.

At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you'll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You'll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.

What You'll Do:

This position will gain professional experience by working alongside our internal Infrastructure team. The project will be at a level consistent with assignments given to starting four‑year college graduates. In addition, the intern will obtain an overall understanding and exposure to other IT teams and jobs at LCS.

• May work with existing communities to deploy new technologies.
• May engage with technology partners to develop LCS solutions.
• May interact with community leadership on project implementation.
• Contribute to real projects that will be implemented within the organization
• Collaborate with leaders and team members across departments
• Participate in professional development and networking opportunities
• Present your project and summer experience to the senior leadership team at the conclusion of the internship
• Gain a broad understanding of our industry and operations through mentorship, training, and shadowing opportunities

What We're Looking For:

• Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field of study.
• Knowledge of security best practices, data protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders

Why join us?

• Hands‑on experience in a professional environment
• Mentorship and exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunities for networking and career development
• Meaningful project work that makes an impact
• Competitive hourly rate: $22.50/hour

Our Commitment

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You'll see this commitment in our people. They're talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long‑term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com

A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED.

LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPROTUNITY EMPLOYER.