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Operations Intern - Autism Services

CompanyChildServe
LocationCedar Rapids
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Operations Intern will provide administrative and operations support specifically for Autism/Childcare type services, handling tasks like billing, data entry, scheduling, and assisting with hiring processes. Responsibilities are flexible and will be tailored based on the intern's specific interests, major, and educational criteria.
Internship Type
internship
Company Size
867
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
ChildServe knows kids and we know specialty healthcare. When parents have questions about their child’s health and development, we’re here with answers and support for the whole family. Our team of experts helps identify and meet the unique needs of children with developmental delays, disabilities, injuries, and other special healthcare needs. We look for creative solutions to help each child set and reach personalized goals and thrive despite medical challenges. We serve 5,800 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. We are experts in pediatric rehabilitation and care for children and young adults who have a wide variety of developmental delays, disabilities, injuries, and other special healthcare needs.
About the Role
The Operations Intern will provide administrative, and operations support to Childcare services. In the internship position, you will have the ability to work in a variety of areas and on significant projects. Job responsibilities are flexible and will be determined based on specified interests, major, level of education, and course criteria. 

What You Can Learn
  • Operations support for Autism/Childcare type services 
    1. Billing/Accounting
    2. Data Entry/Filing
    3. Tours/Intakes
    4. Scheduling
    5. Interviews/Hiring
  • Collaboration with other departments

  • Marketing strategies
  • Team Meetings

  • Interaction with the diverse families we serve

  • Staff engagement practices
We place a high value on all of our interns and go the extra mile to make sure you receive a learning experience that fits your career goals. The ideal candidate will be pursuing a degree in education, healthcare, child development, non-profit management or other related disciplines.

What You'll Need
  • Ability to be a self-starter
  • Ability to use effective communication skills
  • Flexibility, creativity and organization skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills
  • An interest in non-profit management, community development, and health and human services
  • The ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Schedule
20+ hours/ week during standard business hours.
Can be flexible with class and other work schedules.

Non-paid opportunity. This role can be offered to those applicants seeking course credit and/or specific college internship requirements. 

Interns have the opportunity to get additional paid hours by working directly with the children in our classrooms (when position is available).
 Go online at www.childserve.org to learn more about our Autism Day Program!

Why ChildServe?
ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:
  • Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
  • We’re not your average non-profit. We serve more than 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
  • Our team rocks. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
  • Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
  • We believe we our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued and all feel safe and welcome.
  • We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
ChildServe is an equal opportunity employer. 
Key Skills
Administrative SupportOperations SupportBillingAccountingData EntryFilingSchedulingHiringCollaborationMarketing StrategiesCommunication SkillsFlexibilityCreativityOrganization SkillsMicrosoft Office
Categories
Social ServicesAdministrativeEducationHealthcare