SCAN History, Summer Intern

Founded in 1977 as the Senior Care Action Network, SCAN began with a simple but radical idea: that older adults deserve to stay healthy and independent. That belief was championed by a group of community activists we still honor today as the “12 Angry Seniors.” Their mission continues to guide everything we do.

Today, SCAN is a nonprofit health organization serving more than 500,000 people across Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington, with over $8 billion in annual revenue. With nearly five decades of experience, we have built a distinctive, values-driven platform dedicated to improving care for older adults.

Our work spans Medicare Advantage, fully integrated care models, primary care, care for the most medically and socially complex populations, and next-generation care delivery models. Across all of this, we are united by a shared commitment: combining compassion with discipline, innovation with stewardship, and growth with integrity.

At SCAN, we believe scale should strengthen—not dilute—our mission. We are building the future of care for older adults, grounded in purpose, accountability, and respect for the people and communities we serve.

Overview

• Support a strategic project to document and bring to life founding story
• Research, validate, and connect historical information into a cohesive narrative
• Develop a comprehensive timeline that reflects the organization’s evolution

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research using archives, public records, and historical sources
• Gather and synthesize information about SCAN’s origins and milestones
• Interview or coordinate with key historical contacts, including early organizational leaders
• Translate research findings into a clear, compelling narrative
• Build a structured timeline highlighting key events in organizations 50 year history
• Identify gaps in existing documentation and recommend areas for further research

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled college student (preferred focus in Journalism, Research, History, or related field)
• Strong research and analytical skills, including experience with archival or public record research
• Excellent written communication and storytelling abilities
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, engaging content
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Project Details

• Duration: 3–6 month internship
• Project-based assignment with a defined research and storytelling deliverable
• Opportunity to contribute to preserving and shaping the organization’s historical narrative

What's in it for you?

• Base Pay Range: $20.00- $25.00 per hour

• Work Mode: Mostly Remote

• Summer Internship Program runs from June 22 to August 14.

• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

We're always looking for talented people to join our team!  Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply now!

At SCAN we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.

SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

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