ISU Healthcare Management Program Intern (Finance)

Care Initiatives • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Care Initiatives is offering a paid, hands-on Healthcare-Driven Finance Internship through a partnership with Iowa State University's Healthcare Management Program. The internship is exclusively for students currently enrolled in that program and gives students real-world finance experience while exploring healthcare leadership. Interns participate in meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced healthcare and financial leaders, and learn how strategic finance supports organizational success, operational efficiency, workforce development, and resident care. Learning includes exposure to Home Office and Skilled Nursing Facility operations and rotational, project-based assignments across Care Initiatives' operations in Iowa and Nebraska. The experience is intended to build practical leadership, communication, and business skills, provide professional mentorship, and help students identify areas of finance and healthcare leadership that fit their career goals.

Care Initiatives is Iowa's largest nonprofit provider of senior living services. Its services include 43 Skilled Nursing Facilities, 2 Assisted Living Communities, 7 Independent Living Communities, and 9 Hospice Hub Locations, with growing operations throughout Iowa and Nebraska. Applications are accepted from 10/21/26 through 11/6/26. Qualified applicants will be reviewed the week of 11/9/26, and interviews for selected candidates are scheduled throughout November.

Care Initiatives is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and to maintaining inclusive, equitable, and welcoming working and learning environments. It is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable federal civil rights laws.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in Iowa State University's Healthcare Management Program.
• Interested in healthcare leadership and finance.
• Willing to travel to multiple locations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership experience through work, student organizations, athletics, volunteer service, or project involvement.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet insurability requirements; MVR review required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare experience is helpful but not required.
• Senior living, long-term care, or healthcare administration experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meaningful finance projects and project-based assignments.
• Explore multiple finance-related disciplines through rotational learning experiences.
• Partner with senior leaders in finance and accounting across the organization.
• Gain exposure to Home Office and Skilled Nursing Facility operations.
• Develop practical leadership, communication, and business skills.
• Build relationships with healthcare professionals across Iowa and Nebraska.

Benefits

• Paid internship experience.
• Professional mentorship and networking opportunities.
• Real-world experience.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounts on gym memberships, Verizon Wireless, travel, entertainment, retail purchases, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed