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Purposefull Living Intern

North Hill Retirement Community

Job Location:

Needham, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 19 - 20

Posted: 19 August 2026 (15 days ago)

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PurposeFULL Living Intern

Position Summary

The PurposeFULL Living Intern supports the PurposeFULL Living Department by assisting with projects that enhance resident engagement improve department processes and support new programming. The intern receives mentorship throughout the experience and completes a final project with recommendations presented to department leadership.

Job Specific Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Create assigned PurposeFULL Living projects focused on workflow improvement documentation engagement systems or programming
Conduct research gather data and evaluate program effectiveness
Assist with program development documentation and evaluation
Participate in weekly mentorship meetings and follow-up discussions with departmental leadership
Collaborate with Team Members to gather feedback and understand operational needs
Observe PurposeFULL Living programming to understand departmental operations
Provide project updates during scheduled check-ins
Develop a final project and deliver the findings to departmental stakeholders
Meets department uniform appearance and grooming requirements
Complies with all OSHA safety regulations local applicable laws regarding health safety or environment

Required Skills and Abilities

Creative thinking and interest in program development
Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong customer support skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with Team Members Residents family members visitors and the general public
Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
When working in Resident areas must be able to communicate effectively in English
Attends and participates in in-service educational classes Healthcare Academy and staff meetings as directed

Education and Experience

Current student or recent graduate enrolled in human services psychology gerontology recreation communications music therapy arts or a related field preferred
Experience with project-based work or program development preferred
Proficient with computer software programs

Satisfactory completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

Pay Range: $19-$20/hour

Individual compensation within this range is based on a candidates specific qualifications including education overall experience relevant experience and specific skills. We strive to ensure that compensation is competitive fair and reflects the value each candidate brings to the role.

North Hill is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all team members and potential team members. North Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion or belief national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age physical mental or sensory disability HIV Status sexual orientation gender identity and/ or expression marital civil union or domestic partnership status past or present military service family medical history or genetic information family or parental status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.

North Hill embraces diversity and believes that our community is enriched when people from varied cultures backgrounds and attitudes come together in shared interests. We welcome people of every race religion color national origin sexual orientation gender expression disability political view and familial status. We thrive collectively in an environment of inclusivity that encourages a free exchange of ideas.

Required Experience:

Intern

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