Waterford UPSTART Community Engagement Intern

Waterford.org • Taylorsville, UT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Waterford UPSTART Community Engagement Intern - Mountain East: Summit, Wasatch, Duchesne, Uintah, Daggett Location: Utah (in person within your local community + remote work) Hours: Part-time (~10 hrs/week September-May) Pay: $18/hour + gas reimbursement for work-related travel Start Date: September 1, 2026 About Waterford.org Waterford.org is an education not-for-profit organization with a mission to achieve universal literacy for children through equity, access, and parent empowerment. Waterford creates programs that empower parents as a child’s first teacher at home and supports teachers in the classroom. Currently, Waterford.org serves over 300,000 children across 43 states every year. Position Overview We're hiring part-time Community Engagement Interns to help recruit Utah families for our UPSTART Early Learning Program. As an intern, you’ll be a vital connector between Waterford and your local community—spreading awareness, building relationships, and helping families access free educational resources. This role is ideal for Utah-based college students who are: Passionate about education, equity, and community service Well connected or active in their local communities Strong communicators, comfortable speaking with families and community leaders Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Utah college or university
• Studying Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Communications, Social Science, or a related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must reside in the Northern Utah : Box Elder, Cache, Rich, Weber, Davis, Morgan area of Utah
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel frequently are required

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Identify neighborhoods and locations where young families live and gather
• Distribute flyers, visit community hubs, and talk to families about Waterford’s programs
• Represent Waterford at local events, host booths, and assist with program registration
• Collaborate with Waterford staff and local organizations to strengthen community ties
• Help organize small community events like family nights, craft hours, and reading circles
• Maintain regular communication with the Waterford team by attending weekly check-in meetings, checking messages daily, and responding to emails and other communications in a timely manner.
• Travel extensively within the assigned region to conduct outreach, attend events, and build relationships with community partners.
• Various administrative, event, and program recruitment tasks

Benefits

• Gas reimbursement for work-related travel
• Eligible to contribute to Waterford’s retirement plan with up to 5% match
• Fully paid primary premiums for health insurance, dental insurance, basic life insurance, and disability insurance.
• New hires receive a one-time HSA contribution.
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday offering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed