Compliance Privacy Intern

Compliance & Privacy Intern

Ankeny, IA

Corporate – Legal, Regulatory, & Compliance /

Intern /

Hybrid

The Compliance & Privacy Intern will work with the Compliance & Privacy team, providing a critical role in ensuring our operations meet the highest standards of ethical conduct and regulatory adherence. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in healthcare compliance, privacy regulations, and operational risk management within a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

The Mom's Meals Summer Internship Program is a paid project-based 12-week program beginning May 18, 2026, and ending August 7, 2026. Our project-based internship program provides participants with the training, coaching, and hands-on experience to be successful professionals in their chosen fields. Our internship assignments focus on practical, value-added projects that help create a connection between what is learned in the classroom and what is required in analytic projects. Internship location will be onsite/hybrid from our headquarters in Ankeny, IA. 

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Read and analyze Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and payor contracts
• Document specific terms related to compliance, program integrity, privacy, data use, and use/disclosure of PHI
• Assist in tracking and organizing contract provisions for internal reference
• Conduct research on emerging regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, TCPA, Medicare/Medicaid updates)
• Summarize findings to support policy development and strategic planning
• Support benchmarking efforts against industry best practices
• Support documentation for the compliance monitoring log
• Help track issues, complaints, and corrective actions
• Participate in compliance audits and data collection efforts
• Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions on compliance initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, HR, and Operations
• Assist with preparation for committee presentations and leadership updates

Required Skills and Experience

• Student currently enrolled in Law School
• Minimum of 2 semesters of coursework including Health Law and/or a Healthcare Compliance course
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Strong problem-solving and research abilities
• Solid attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus