Summer Associate (Executive Search)

AMN Healthcare

1d • $17 - $21 • Remote

About The Position

Welcome to AMN Healthcare — Where Talent Meets Purpose Ever wondered what it takes to build one of the largest and most respected healthcare staffing and total talent solutions companies? It takes trailblazers, innovators, and exceptional people like you. At AMN Healthcare, we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers that make a difference. Why AMN Healthcare? Because Excellence Is Our Standard: Named to Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare — three years running. Consistently ranked among SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in America. Honored with Modern Healthcare’s Innovators Award for driving change through innovation. Proud holder of The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Staffing Companies since 2006. Job Summary Job Function: Executive Search Location: Remote Program Details: 2026 Program Dates: June 15th – August 7th, 2026 (8 weeks) About the AMN Healthcare Summer Associate Program The Summer Associate / Intern program offers an outstanding opportunity to gain hands-on experience with an innovative leader in the healthcare industry. AMN Healthcare is America’s largest healthcare staffing and workforce solutions company, helping providers attract and engage clinicians through data-driven marketing, communications, and technology. Guided by our values, AMN is committed to career growth and development. This program is designed to support personal and professional growth while providing meaningful, real-world contributions to the organization. Position Summary: The Executive Search Intern will support a comprehensive market and competitive research initiative focused on the healthcare executive search landscape. This role will provide hands-on exposure to executive recruiting strategy, talent mapping, candidate experience evaluation, and healthcare industry trends. The intern will contribute independent research and deliver actionable insights that support search execution, business development, and client advisory efforts. Scope of Work & Responsibilities The intern will support executive search and research initiatives by: • Conducting competitive and market research on healthcare executive search firms, talent trends, and industry benchmarks • Assisting with talent mapping and identification of executive leadership profiles across healthcare organizations • Analyzing candidate experience touchpoints, communication practices, and outreach strategies used across the industry • Gathering and synthesizing data from public sources, LinkedIn, firm websites, job postings, and market reports • Supporting development of search strategies, candidate pipelines, and client-facing insights • Identifying gaps, opportunities, and differentiators in executive search positioning and delivery • Preparing summaries, reports, and presentation materials for consultants and leadership • Contributing to research briefings used in client engagements and internal strategy discussions Skills & Experience Gained • Hands-on experience in executive search research and talent market analysis • Exposure to healthcare leadership trends, organizational structures, and executive roles • Experience conducting competitive and industry research in a professional services environment • Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into clear, executive-level insights • Development of communication, project management, and presentation skills • Practical experience supporting high-impact client work within a retained search model Program Outcomes • Research-driven insights supporting executive search strategy and client advisory work • Enhanced understanding of healthcare leadership markets and competitive search dynamics • Actionable talent and market intelligence used in live executive search engagements • Improved search workflows, research processes, and knowledge-sharing practices • Measurable contributions to the firm’s ability to advise healthcare clients on executive talent

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 0–2 years of related experience
• 3.0 GPA
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student or recent graduate
• Interest in marketing, digital communications, strategy, or research
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Clear written, verbal, and presentation abilities
• Comfortable conducting independent research and analysis
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Curiosity, initiative, and a results-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Support executive search consultants with research, reporting, and operational tasks across active healthcare searches
• Collect, analyze, and maintain candidate, market, and search-related data using internal tools and reporting frameworks
• Prepare and update weekly and monthly reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely completion
• Follow established documentation, templates, and processes while quickly ramping up on firm tools and reporting methods
• Take ownership of recurring tasks after onboarding, managing deadlines independently with minimal oversight
• Communicate proactively with team members regarding progress, questions, or potential issues
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail when handling confidential candidate and client information
• Collaborate with a supportive, team-oriented environment while working independently in a remote or hybrid setting

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED