Operations Management Internships Jobs in Lockport, IL

Schedule:
This is a temporary, paid internship for the summer term. Interns are expected to work approximately 20 hours per week, with schedules coordinated in advance with the supervising leader to accommodate academic commitments.

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid or remote work may be available depending on role alignment, location, and business needs. Occasional inperson meetings or events may be required.

Additional Information:
Interns will be aligned to Corporate Social Responsibility, Community Engagement, or Strategic Operations and will function as part of a coordinated intern cohort. Placement will be determined based on interests, skills, and organizational needs.

Pay Range

Position Snapshot

• Role Type: Paid, Temporary Summer Internship

• Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid or remote based on business needs; occasional in-person meetings/events may be required

• Alignment Areas: Corporate Social Responsibility, Community Engagement, Strategic Operations

Position Summary

The Community & Strategic Operations Intern supports initiatives across Corporate Social Responsibility, Community Engagement, and Strategic Operations. This role provides hands-on experience in project coordination, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement related to community impact and organizational strategy.

The intern will collaborate with internal team members and partners to help plan, track, and communicate initiatives that align organizational priorities with community needs while gaining meaningful professional experience in a mission-driven environment.

Major Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Support coordination and execution of community engagement and strategic operations initiatives

• Assist with research, data collection, and analysis related to community programs, partnerships, and impact outcomes

• Maintain project documentation, trackers, and reporting tools to support accurate monitoring and follow-up

• Help prepare presentations, summaries, and briefing materials for internal stakeholders and leadership

• Support meeting logistics, including scheduling, agenda preparation, note-taking, and action-item tracking

• Contribute to documentation of processes, best practices, and continuous improvement efforts

• Participate in intern cohort programming and collaborative projects as assigned

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university; junior or senior standing preferred

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field such as public health, healthcare administration, strategic communications, business, public policy, social sciences, nonprofit management, or a comparable discipline

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• High attention to detail and strong follow-through

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft CoPilot, as well as experience utilizing additional software such as Canva and the Adobe Suite.

• Demonstrated ability to understand, utilize, and optimize artificial intelligence tools and technologies within academic and professional settings

• Professional demeanor with demonstrated reliability, integrity, and eagerness to learn

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Each department will develop mental/physical requirements from the job standards and guidelines.

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.