Summer Associate (Executive Search)
Job Description
Welcome to AMN Healthcare — Where Talent Meets Purpose
Ever wondered what it takes to build one of the largest and most respected healthcare staffing and total talent solutions companies? It takes trailblazers, innovators, and exceptional people like you.
At AMN Healthcare, we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers that make a difference.
Why AMN Healthcare? Because Excellence Is Our Standard:
- Named to Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare — three years running.
- Consistently ranked among SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in America.
- Honored with Modern Healthcare’s Innovators Award for driving change through innovation.
- Proud holder of The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Staffing Companies since 2006.
Job Summary
Job Function: Executive Search
Location: Remote
Program Details:
2026 Program Dates: June 15th – August 7th, 2026 (8 weeks)
About the AMN Healthcare Summer Associate Program
The Summer Associate / Intern program offers an outstanding opportunity to gain hands-on experience with an innovative leader in the healthcare industry. AMN Healthcare is America’s largest healthcare staffing and workforce solutions company, helping providers attract and engage clinicians through data-driven marketing, communications, and technology.
Guided by our values, AMN is committed to career growth and development. This program is designed to support personal and professional growth while providing meaningful, real-world contributions to the organization.
Position Summary:
The Executive Search Intern will support a comprehensive market and competitive research initiative focused on the healthcare executive search landscape. This role will provide hands-on exposure to executive recruiting strategy, talent mapping, candidate experience evaluation, and healthcare industry trends. The intern will contribute independent research and deliver actionable insights that support search execution, business development, and client advisory efforts.
Scope of Work & Responsibilities
The intern will support executive search and research initiatives by:
• Conducting competitive and market research on healthcare executive search firms, talent trends, and industry benchmarks
• Assisting with talent mapping and identification of executive leadership profiles across healthcare organizations
• Analyzing candidate experience touchpoints, communication practices, and outreach strategies used across the industry
• Gathering and synthesizing data from public sources, LinkedIn, firm websites, job postings, and market reports
• Supporting development of search strategies, candidate pipelines, and client-facing insights
• Identifying gaps, opportunities, and differentiators in executive search positioning and delivery
• Preparing summaries, reports, and presentation materials for consultants and leadership
• Contributing to research briefings used in client engagements and internal strategy discussions
Skills & Experience Gained
• Hands-on experience in executive search research and talent market analysis
• Exposure to healthcare leadership trends, organizational structures, and executive roles
• Experience conducting competitive and industry research in a professional services environment
• Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into clear, executive-level insights
• Development of communication, project management, and presentation skills
• Practical experience supporting high-impact client work within a retained search model
Program Outcomes
• Research-driven insights supporting executive search strategy and client advisory work
• Enhanced understanding of healthcare leadership markets and competitive search dynamics
• Actionable talent and market intelligence used in live executive search engagements
• Improved search workflows, research processes, and knowledge-sharing practices
• Measurable contributions to the firm’s ability to advise healthcare clients on executive talent
Job Responsibilities
Support executive search consultants with research, reporting, and operational tasks across active healthcare searches
Collect, analyze, and maintain candidate, market, and search-related data using internal tools and reporting frameworks
Prepare and update weekly and monthly reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely completion
Follow established documentation, templates, and processes while quickly ramping up on firm tools and reporting methods
Take ownership of recurring tasks after onboarding, managing deadlines independently with minimal oversight
Communicate proactively with team members regarding progress, questions, or potential issues
Maintain a high level of attention to detail when handling confidential candidate and client information
Collaborate with a supportive, team-oriented environment while working independently in a remote or hybrid setting
Qualifications
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or GED required
0–2 years of related experience
3.0 GPA
Additional Requirements
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student or recent graduate
Interest in marketing, digital communications, strategy, or research
Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
Skills & Attributes
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Clear written, verbal, and presentation abilities
Comfortable conducting independent research and analysis
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Curiosity, initiative, and a results-oriented mindset
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in an office/home office environment.
- Team Members must have the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
AMN Healthcare will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
Our Core Values
● Respect ● Passion ● Continuous Improvement ● Trust ● Customer Focus ● Innovation
At AMN we embrace the ways we are similar and different; respecting all voices and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success. We acknowledge our shared responsibility to foster a welcoming environment where everyone feels recognized and valued. We cast a wide net to recruit and retain competitive talent and build healthcare workforces supportive of the communities we serve. We believe in the power of compassion and collaboration to build healthy communities where access to quality care is available to all. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
At AMN we recognize that in-person connections have value and promote collaboration. You will be expected to come into an AMN Healthcare office at a frequency dependent on the work arrangement for your role.
Pay Rate
$17.25 - $20.50 HourlyFinal pay rate is dependent on experience, training, education, and location.