Executive Operations Intern (Unpaid)

Executive Operations Intern (Unpaid)

Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures

About Us:

At New Freedom, we don't just believe in second chances—we help people thrive because of them. We are a dynamic, compassionate, and peer-driven community dedicated to empowering justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.

Our approach blends empathy with action—offering tools, mentorship, and unwavering support that transforms lives, families, and communities. When you join New Freedom, you join a movement that creates personal, societal, and economic change every single day.

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about people, and ready to make a lasting impact, this is where you belong.

About the Position – Executive Operations Intern

The Executive Operations Intern provides administrative, operational, and project coordination support to the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO), functioning as an extension of the CCO's executive operations. All priorities and assignments are directed through the CCO's office, with any cross-functional work defined, time-limited, and coordinated through the CCO to ensure alignment and role clarity.

Primary responsibilities include executive project support, document preparation, regulatory and compliance readiness, workforce training infrastructure, clinical systems support, and support for planning and execution of the New Freedom re-entry conference. The role offers structured exposure to healthcare administration, behavioral health systems, and justice-involved re-entry services through close mentorship by the CCO.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Provide operational and project support to the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO), including executive briefings, meeting materials, follow-up documentation, and cross-functional initiative coordination
• Prepare, format, and maintain executive-level documents, reports, presentations, training materials, compliance documentation, and dashboards.
• Develop and manage project trackers, timelines, and reporting tools to support quality management, accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and clinical system initiatives
• Support planning and execution of the New Freedom re-entry conference, including project tracking, scheduling tools, coordination support, communications drafts, and post-event reporting
• Maintain workforce training and continuing education infrastructure, including CEU/NAADAC tracking, training materials organization, and training/webinar documentation
• Maintain strict confidentiality while demonstrating professionalism, discretion, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines

Where You'll Work:

• Primarily works in a professional office and virtual collaboration environment within a behavioral healthcare setting
• Performs work during standard business hours, with scheduling flexibility based on project needs and academic requirements
• Regularly uses a computer, standard office equipment, and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Outlook) to complete assignments and support executive operations
• Works in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with evolving priorities and competing demands
• Frequently interacts with executive leadership, staff, and external partners in both virtual and in-person settings
• May be required to attend meetings, trainings, or organizational events, including occasional in-state travel related to program activities or conferences

Equal Opportunity Statement:

New Freedom Ops LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations.

"We're not here to do small work—we're here to change lives, rewrite stories, and rebuild communities. At New Freedom, you won't just have a job. You'll have a mission: to turn second chances into powerful comebacks."

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Effective interpersonal skills

Intermediate

Computer/Technology Literacy

Intermediate

Ability to sit for prolonged periods

Intermediate

Preferred

Behavioral Health Experience

Intermediate

Education

Required

High School or better in General Studies or related field.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

Masters or better in Psychology or related field.

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

Experience

Required

Strong communication, organizational, and document-formatting skills Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and professionalism Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities Demonstrated proficiency with computer systems and software, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Team), internet-based tools, and electronic documentation systems or Electronic Health Records (EHR) Current enrollment in, or recent completion of, a bachelor's or master's degree program in behavioral health, psychology, social work, healthcare administration, business administration, criminal justice, or a related field

Preferred

Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, non-profit, research, or administrative settings Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot and/or ChatGPT or similar productivity tools Demonstrated versatility, flexibility, and enthusiasm for working within changing priorities

Licenses & Certifications

Required

MVR Clearance

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Driver's License

Criminal Background Check

APS Verification

Annual TB Clearance

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