Community Relations & Development- Spring 2027 Intern
About The Position
Circle of Care for Families and Children of Passaic County, Inc., located in Woodland Park, NJ, is seeking a Community Relations & Development Intern for the Spring Semester. This internship is designed to provide students and recent graduates with hands-on exposure to community outreach, nonprofit communications, partnership development, and public engagement within a nonprofit human services organization. The intern will work closely with the Community Relations & Development team and have opportunities to observe, learn, and participate in outreach initiatives that increase awareness of services and resources available to youth and families throughout Passaic County. This is a temporary, unpaid internship focused on experiential learning, professional development, mentorship, and the practical application of skills learned in an academic setting.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree Program, or recent graduation from a relevant discipline such as communications, marketing, social work, psychology, public health, nonprofit management, human services, or a related field.
- Interested in learning about nonprofit organizations, community engagement, outreach, and human services
- Empathetic, creative, and resourceful
- Flexible, organized, and reliable
- Open to feedback, mentorship, and professional development
- Comfortable collaborating with others and engaging with diverse communities
- Interested in developing professional communication, outreach, and relationship-building skills
Responsibilities
- Gaining exposure to the planning and coordination of community outreach events, workshops, and partnership activities
- Learning how nonprofit organizations build and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders
- Participating in tabling events, presentations, and public awareness initiatives
- Developing an understanding of how outreach materials and community resource information are created and maintained
- Gaining hands-on experience creating social media content, newsletters, flyers, and other promotional materials
- Conducting research on community organizations, resources, potential partnerships, and engagement opportunities
- Learning how outreach activities are tracked, documented, and evaluated through data collection and reporting
- Assisting with the preparation of materials for community meetings, trainings, events, and special initiatives
- Developing professional communication, organization, collaboration, and administrative skills in a nonprofit environment
- Participating in team meetings and trainings to gain a broader understanding of nonprofit operations and community-based services
- Learning and applying Circle of Care's standards related to professionalism, accuracy, confidentiality, and timely communication
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
