Senior Living Management Intern: Hands-On Leadership

Liveatlauralparke; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

LCS is offering a Senior Living Management Internship in Des Moines, IA. This full-time 12-week program runs May to August, supporting the Executive Director and Senior Leadership with administration and special projects.

Participants will gain interview, presentation, and performance evaluation skills to better prepare for entering the job market. A mentorship environment emphasizes professional growth and hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years completed toward 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.
• 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 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 Health Center documentation (resident charts, MARs, TARs, pain assessments).
• 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.

Education

1-2 years toward bachelor’s degree

Job description

LCS is offering a Senior Living Management Internship in Des Moines, IA. This full-time 12-week program runs May to August, supporting the Executive Director and Senior Leadership with administration and special projects.

Participants will gain interview, presentation, and performance evaluation skills to better prepare for entering the job market. A mentorship environment emphasizes professional growth and hands-on experience.