COO Executive Intern

Pathways to Life•Greenville, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

COO Executive Intern 📍 Greenville, NC (Hybrid Options Available) 🏢 Pathways to Life, Inc. 💡 Not Your Average Internship If you’re looking for an internship where you “sit and observe”… this isn’t it. At Pathways to Life, you’ll work side-by-side with executive leadership , gain real-world operational experience, and be part of the decision-making engine that drives a growing behavioral health organization. This is your chance to learn how a company actually runs—from the inside out. 🎯 What You’ll Be Doing As the COO Executive Intern, you’ll be plugged directly into high-level operations: Support the Chief Operations Officer (COO) with daily executive functions including scheduling, communications, and coordination Help prepare reports, presentations, and materials for leadership, Board meetings, and external stakeholders Track projects, action items, and organizational initiatives across departments Assist with leadership meetings—agenda prep, note-taking, and follow-ups Conduct research and gather data to support operational and compliance decisions Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and help build reports that drive strategy Partner with HR on onboarding coordination and operational processes Support special projects tied to program expansion, compliance, and system improvements Maintain strict confidentiality while working with sensitive organizational information 👉 This role offers direct exposure to executive-level strategy and operations 🧠 What You Bring We’re looking for someone who is: Organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities A strong communicator who can interact professionally with leadership Curious, proactive, and eager to learn Comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment Able to handle confidential information with discretion 🎓 Qualifications Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in: Healthcare Administration Business Administration Public Health Social Work, Psychology, or related fields No prior experience required—but initiative and professionalism are a must Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred 🔐 What You’ll Learn (This is the Good Part 👀) How executive leaders make operational and strategic decisions How behavioral health programs are structured, managed, and scaled How compliance, CARF standards, and performance metrics drive operations How to manage real projects that impact real people 🌱 Why Pathways to Life? Direct mentorship from the COO Hands-on experience (not busy work) Exposure to leadership meetings and organizational strategy Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in healthcare leadership Flexible scheduling with part-time and hybrid options 🚨 This Opportunity Is Different You won’t just “complete an internship.” You’ll leave with experience, exposure, and confidence that most candidates don’t get until years into their careers. 👉 Apply Today If you’re ready to learn, grow, and be challenged at a high level— we want to hear from you. Pathways to Life, Inc is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status View all jobs at this company

Requirements

Organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities
A strong communicator who can interact professionally with leadership
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Able to handle confidential information with discretion
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in: Healthcare Administration Business Administration Public Health Social Work, Psychology, or related fields
No prior experience required—but initiative and professionalism are a must

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred

Responsibilities

Support the Chief Operations Officer (COO) with daily executive functions including scheduling, communications, and coordination
Help prepare reports, presentations, and materials for leadership, Board meetings, and external stakeholders
Track projects, action items, and organizational initiatives across departments
Assist with leadership meetings—agenda prep, note-taking, and follow-ups
Conduct research and gather data to support operational and compliance decisions
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and help build reports that drive strategy
Partner with HR on onboarding coordination and operational processes
Support special projects tied to program expansion, compliance, and system improvements
Maintain strict confidentiality while working with sensitive organizational information