Job Application for Summer Internship at Givens Communities

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Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Diversity and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

The summer internship with Givens Communities is a 10-week immersive internship for students who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs. Reporting to our certified Career Coach, the internship with Givens Communities will focus on administration and leadership in life plan and affordable communities to develop diverse leadership for the future of aging services. A summer project will be assigned to the intern that will benefit the organization and culminating with a special project presentation to key leaders.

The intern will receive access to high-level executives and insight on the decision-making process within the organization including:

A meeting with the CEO
Attendance and participation in department, staff, and board meetings
Mentoring opportunities with key leaders within the organization

What is the focus of the internship?:

To shape, develop, and mentor a diverse workforce bound for leadership roles
To expose future talent to the field of aging
To provide additional skills to prepare students to enter the job market, including presentations and a performance evaluation to further enhance their experience
To provide a positive learning experience including a final evaluation focusing on positive accomplishments and opportunities for growth

Qualifications:

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (DACA students are eligible to apply)
Minimum 2.8 grade point average on a 4.0 scale

There will be a compensation rate of $18.00 per hour.

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.

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Criminal offenses may not disqualify an applicant from employment with Givens Communities.

Employment with Givens Communities is contingent upon acceptable completion of a drug screen and criminal background check. Completion of a drug screen and criminal background check is not a guarantee of employment. Criminal offenses may not disqualify an applicant from employment with Givens Communities.

I hereby certify that all statements made by me in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that I understand all of the questions and statements made in this application. I also understand that any misrepresentation or omission of facts in my application may result in rejection of my application or termination of employment. I authorize the investigation of all statements made in this application. If I am employed, I will be required to complete an employment verification form (I-9) and, within three days, provide satisfactory evidence of identity for eligibility for employment. This application is not valid unless it has been completed in its entirety and dated by the applicant. Applications will not be considered after sixty (60) days from the submission date unless the applicant reapplies. I understand that nothing in this employment application, in the company's statements or personnel guidelines, or in my communications with any company official is intended to create an employment contract between the company and me. I also understand that the company has the right to modify its policies without giving me any notice of the change(s). No promises regarding employment have been made to me, and I understand that no such promise or guarantee is binding upon the company unless it is made in writing and signed by an authorized company officer. I understand, if an employment relationship is established, that it will not be for any definite term; that conditions may require me to work a schedule other than the one for which I have applied, or for which I was originally hired; that I have a right to terminate my employment at any time; and that the company retains the right to terminate my employment at any time, without cause or previous notice.
***Please be advised, the position you are applying for may require COVID-19 testing upon hire and weekly thereafter until we receive further guidance from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and Buncombe County Health Department. Team members in these areas are provided with adequate PPE (personal protective equipment) to perform the functions of this position safely.***

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