COO Executive Intern

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.