Internship (May to Aug) – Early Childhood Support

FamilyAid • Boston, MA

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

This internship is embedded within FamilyAid’s 2Gen Navigator team and supports the agency’s early childhood programming across multiple sites. Reporting to the Early Childhood Navigator, the intern will gain a practical, on-the-ground understanding of two-generation (2Gen) approaches to family homelessness, including how early childhood development intersects with family housing stability. Intern responsibilities are calibrated to the student’s skills and educational background, and will be shaped collaboratively between the intern and supervisor.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate educational program
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibits humility through the learning process and can accept feedback
• Familiar with evidence-based practices such as trauma informed care and motivational interviewing
• Comfortable working in person (community based) and virtually
• Flexibility and compassion are essential

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in another language (ideally Spanish or Haitian Creole)
• Experience in childcare, early childhood education
• Familiarity with early childhood developmental frameworks and screenings (e.g., ASQ)

Responsibilities

• Assist with updating and maintaining early childhood resource lists used by case managers across FamilyAid programs
• Assist in planning and facilitating workshops for parents on early childhood development topics (e.g., developmental milestones, play-based learning, school readiness)
• Shadow and participate in correspondence with case managers on early childhood topics, gaining insight into cross-team coordination and resource navigation
• Support the administration of developmental screenings (e.g., ASQ) in partnership with FamilyAid community partners, and assist with follow-up communications to families
• Assist with coordinating the West Newton Playspace, ensuring a welcoming environment and a variety of enriching activities for young children and their caregivers
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to data entry and tracking in support of program goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees