Senior Living Management Intern

Life Care Services-US; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate: $22.50/hour

Job summary

Life Care Services is offering a 12-week Senior Living Management internship in Des Moines, IA. This full-time, on-site program supports the Executive Director and Administrator with overall community administration and special projects for senior leadership.

Interns will gain skills in interviews, presentations, and performance evaluations to prepare for entering the job market, with mentorship and networking opportunities throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years completed towards bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Currently enrolled in a college or university program majoring in Healthcare Management, Business, Nursing, Geriatrics, or related program.
• Interest in Senior Living operations is ideal.
• Exposure to hospitality, or related field is a plus.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Attend department head meetings, care plan meetings, health center stand-up meetings, board meetings, and other resident meetings as requested by the Executive Director.
• Make weekly environmental rounds (plant, kitchen, environmental services).
• Assist Administrator in preparing for yearly fire-safety and resident care survey inspections in the Health Center and Assisted Living areas.
• Conduct audits on Health Center documentation (resident charts, MARs, TARs, pain assessments, etc.).
• Attend interviews, counseling sessions, trainings and other personnel meetings.
• Attend marketing events as requested by the Executive Director.
• Prepare monthly financial variance reports for the Executive Director.
• Complete a variety of projects as prescribed by the Executive Director.

Skills

Mentorship exposure

Networking opportunities

Project work experience

Hands-on administrative

Education

Bachelor's progress (1-2 years completed)

Job description

The Senior Living Management internship will be a full-time (40 hours/week) opportunity for 12 weeks from May to August. The Senior Living Management Intern is responsible for assisting the Executive Director and Administrator in the overall administration of the community. S/he also handles special projects for the Executive Director and Senior Leadership team members at the community.

As part of the internship program, students will gain additional skills to prepare them for entering the job market, including interviewing, presentations, and performance evaluation to further enhance their experience.

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 the seniors.

What You’ll Do:

Attend and participate in department head meetings, care plan meetings, daily health center “stand up” meetings, board meetings, and other resident meetings as requested by the Executive Director.

Make weekly environmental rounds (plant, kitchen, environmental services).

Assist Administrator in preparing for yearly fire-safety and resident care survey inspections in the Health Center and Assisted Living areas.

Conduct audits on a variety of Health Center documentation, including resident charts, MARs, TARs, pain assessments, etc.

Attend interviews, counseling sessions, trainings and other personnel meetings.

Attend marketing events as requested by the Executive Director.

Prepare monthly financial variance reports for the Executive Director.

Complete a variety of projects as prescribed by the Executive Director.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of 1-2 years completed towards bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Currently enrolled in a college or university program majoring in Healthcare Management, Business, Nursing, Geriatrics, or related program.
• Interest in Senior Living operations is ideal
• Exposure to hospitality, or related field is a plus.
• 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 OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Info

• Job Identification 40727
• Posting Date 10/08/2026, 06:54 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US (On-site)