About the role#
The Next Mission EVS Leadership Academy is a 16-week DoD SkillBridge program. It prepares transitioning military service members for leadership careers in healthcare Environmental Services (EVS). Participants gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to hospital operations. The program aims to identify and develop military talent for potential placement into EVS Assistant Director or Director roles. This is a non-paid internship.
What you'll do#
- Learn the fundamentals of hospital EVS operations.
- Lead teams with a focus on morale, accountability, and quality.
- Develop skills in recruiting, training, coaching, and team development.
- Perform daily inspections, rounding, and quality-control activities.
- Apply healthcare safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.
- Analyze operational data to identify improvements.
- Gain exposure to staffing, scheduling, labor management, and budgeting.
- Collaborate with facility leadership to achieve operational goals.
- Complete a leadership development project focused on EVS operations.
- Translate military leadership experience into civilian healthcare settings.
What you'll need#
- Current U.S. military member within 180 days of separation.
- Eligible for and approved to participate in the DoD SkillBridge Program.
- Command approval to participate in the academy.
- Ability to commit to the full 16-week program.
- Willingness to work on-site at an HHS healthcare facility.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to relocate for future leadership opportunities.
- Leadership experience from military or professional backgrounds.
- Preferred: Experience supervising personnel, managing complex operations, or working in logistics, facilities, or healthcare.
- Preferred: Familiarity with OSHA or The Joint Commission requirements.
- Preferred: Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site program.
- Locations include Columbia, SC; Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Lawton, OK; El Paso, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Columbus, GA; and Augusta, GA.
- Participants continue to receive military compensation and benefits through the Department of Defense during the program.
About HHS, LLC
HHS, LLC operates as a support service provider for various organizations. Founded in 1975, the company maintains its headquarters in Dripping Springs, Texas. It employs over 10,000 people. The firm specializes in housekeeping, food service, and facilities management for clients in sectors such as healthcare, education, and government.
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