Create Your Own Internship Experience in a Growing Field
Looking for an internship that combines hands-on experience with a sense of purpose? At Glenmeadow, internships are designed for you to contribute, connect, and grow. Senior living is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, offering stable, purpose-driven careers in healthcare, business, hospitality, IT, and more. With an aging population and increasing demand for innovative care and services, this field opens doors to meaningful work and long-term opportunity. Our Individualized Internship model puts you in the driver’s seat. Glenmeadow leadership will work with you to craft a job description that meets your professional goals and academic requirements. Whether you’re interested in clinical care, operations, human resources, marketing, or technology, we’ll help you design an experience that aligns with your goals in a dynamic, real-world environment. You’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship from industry professionals, and a deeper understanding of how a vibrant senior living community operates. At the end of the internship, you will have resume-ready experiences to share with prospective employers. What sets Glenmeadow apart is the impact you’ll make every day. You’ll build relationships with residents, hear incredible life stories, and play a role in enhancing residents’ quality of life. This isn’t just an internship; it’s professional experience with the opportunity to discover a career path where your work truly matters and the opportunities for growth are nearly unlimited. Internships of varying lengths are available based on students’ needs and availability. Credit-based internships are welcome and a modest stipend is included. Glenmeadow, founded in 1884, is the exemplar for vibrant senior living and home care in Western Massachusetts. With a mix of independent living, assisted living, home care, and respite care, Glenmeadow prioritizes aging in community in a wellness-focused and person-centered environment of belonging, kindness, adventure, and connection.
Senior Living Internship Position Description
Glenmeadow, founded in 1884, is the exemplar for vibrant senior living and home care in Western Massachusetts. With a mix of independent living, assisted living, home care, and respite care, Glenmeadow prioritizes aging in community in a wellness-focused and person-centered environment of belonging, kindness, adventure, and connection.
Reporting to Glenmeadow Leadership, the Senior Living Intern will expand their knowledge of the senior living industry and contribute to Glenmeadow’s progress by assisting with or taking ownership of discrete projects across the range of departments and functions that make up our community. This includes, but is not limited to, administration, human resources, dining, health services, hospitality, life enrichment, maintenance operations, and sales and marketing,
OUTCOMES include the following.
- Develop a working knowledge of the not-for-profit senior living sector and Glenmeadow’s mission and operations by rotating through our divisions of responsibility.
- Develop an understanding of the experience of Glenmeadow residents by engaging with them in structured and unstructured settings including programs through Life Enrichment,
- Provide suggestions and ideas for enhancing operations to improve occupancy and visibility.
- Recommend and implement strategies to improve workflow and automation of routine business practices.
- Participate in the strategic planning process at an organizational level, while also contributing to the work of one or more working groups in areas of particular interest.
- Develop an understanding of Glenmeadow’s competitive market landscape.
- Participate in a range of reputation building activities and events.
- Assist in creating dashboards and other reporting tools to longitudinally track performance against metrics.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Matriculation in a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree program in a relevant major. Internship credit option and/or a stipend may be available.
- Demonstrated interest in the senior living sector.
- Capable of handling multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Professional appearance, excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Sense of curiosity, commitment to serving others, and eagerness to learn and grow.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office software. Familiarity with graphic design software, i.e. Adobe Photoshop, is a bonus.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Short description of internship area of interest
