Organizational Capacity Intern

Our Piece of the Pie • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Organizational Capacity Intern will support the Coordinator of Organizational Capacity in advancing OPPU (Our Piece of the Pie University); OPP’s internal talent development and culture-strengthening strategy. This role offers hands-on exposure to organizational development, professional learning, and systems that support people, performance, and workplace culture. The intern will also contribute to early-stage work supporting the future replication of OPPU through a social enterprise funding opportunity.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program (Associate’s or Bachelor’s)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear written communication skills, including proofreading and formatting
• Reliability and follow-through; ability to manage tasks and deadlines in a part-time schedule
• Comfort using basic technology tools (email, shared calendars, and document platforms such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office)

Nice To Haves

• Interest in organizational development, learning & development, HR, communications, nonprofit operations, or related fields
• Experience creating flyers or simple visuals using tools like Canva, PowerPoint, or Google Slides
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while staying organized and calm during event/training setup
• Professional, service-oriented mindset when supporting staff learning experiences

Responsibilities

• Research and compile professional development opportunities (trainings, webinars, workshops, conferences) aligned with organizational priorities
• Identify training content, tools, and resources to support internal learning sessions and staff development
• Assist with training and event logistics, including materials prep, room setup, sign-in support, and day-of coordination
• Assist with the creation of flyers and visual materials for trainings, events, and internal initiatives
• Proofread training materials, presentations, flyers, and internal documents for clarity, accuracy, formatting consistency, and tone
• Maintain and organize the Zen Room inventory, ensuring materials are tracked, stocked, and replenished as needed
• Create and maintain a training “needs list” to track supplies, materials, and setup requirements for upcoming sessions
• Help organize and maintain training resources (digital and physical) to ensure materials are easy to locate and reuse
• Provide general administrative and logistical support to strengthen training, professional development, and organizational capacity efforts
• Support coordination tasks such as document organization, notes, follow-ups, and internal tracking related to trainings and initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree