COO Executive Intern
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
Greenville NC (Hybrid Options Available)
Pathways to Life Inc.
If youre looking for an internship where you sit and observe this isnt it.
At Pathways to Life youll 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 runsfrom the inside out.
What Youll Be DoingAs the COO Executive Intern youll 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 meetingsagenda 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 BringWere 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
- 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 requiredbut initiative and professionalism are a must
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) preferred
- 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
- 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
You wont just complete an internship.
Youll leave with experience exposure and confidence that most candidates dont get until years into their careers.
If youre ready to learn grow and be challenged at a high level
we want to hear from you.
Required Experience:
Chief
About Company
Who we are looking for We are seeking a talented individual who shares our focus and dedication for those we serve and support. This is a role that is...