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Senior Living Management Intern

CompanyGalleria Woods
LocationDes Moines
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 8, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the Executive Director and Administrator with daily community operations, including attending meetings, conducting audits, and preparing financial reports. They will also manage special projects and participate in various administrative and marketing activities to support the senior leadership team.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
38
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
If you enjoy working with older adults, caring for and talking with them, learning from their stories and seeing them smile, this is the job of a lifetime. At Galleria Woods, you can jump-start a senior living career or build the one you have. You’ll grow, advance, and gain knowledge in senior services — one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country. Our charming community is located on 20 wooded acres by the Cahaba River. We’re in the heart of the Riverchase area, and easy to get to from Interstates 459 and 65, or Highway 31. We offer jobs at all levels and for all types of skills and expertise. You’ll join a unified team with supportive management. If you have a hospitality mindset and and empathy for older adults, you can create a long, satisfying and fruitful senior living career at Galleria Woods.
About the Role

About the program: 

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. 

 

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 OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Key Skills
Healthcare managementAdministrationAuditingFinancial reportingProject managementCommunicationPresentation skillsInterviewingPerformance evaluationHospitalityGeriatricsFire-safety complianceDocumentationData analysis
Categories
HealthcareManagement & LeadershipAdministrativeHospitalitySocial Services
Benefits
MentorshipNetworking opportunitiesCareer developmentHands-on experience