Each year, current ASF Scholars are invited to apply for a small number of paid summer internships at local nonprofit organizations. Only current sophomores and above may apply. Scholars may only hold one internship through this program.
Applications open: March 2, 2026
Agencies will review applications as they are received. Do not wait to apply as positions may fill at any time!
This program is designed to help ASF Scholars gain meaningful professional work experience, while giving local nonprofit agencies the extra assistance of a talented college student for the summer.
These positions are funded for an hourly wage of $18 per hour for a total of 9 weeks. Start and end dates may be flexible, but applicants must be available to fulfill a total of 315 hours.
The hiring agency will be responsible for all screening, interviewing, and selection of candidates, and will have control over all hiring, training, payroll, and supervisory responsibilities regarding the intern. Decisions about internships will not have any impact on any renewal scholarship application award decisions.
Internships are only availabe to current ASF Scholars. Summer 2026 positions are now available! View the job descriptions below, and refer to the email or text you received from Heather Hokunson on how to apply.
Title: Outcome Measurement Coordinator
Location: Hartford
Dates: 6/1 - 8/21 with some flexibility
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday
Description: The intern will assist with the implementation of its outcome measurement systems, documenting the efficacy of the Children’s Law Line service.
Title: SNAP Program Intern
Location: Wallingford
Dates: 6/1 - 8/14 with some flexibility
Hours: 8 am - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Description: The SNAP Outreach program intern will help to maintain tracking of metrics, assist clients in applying for this important federal program, assist staff with client…
Title: Community Services Intern
Location: New Britain
Dates: 5/26 - 8/28 with some flexibility
Hours: TBD - Scheduling to be determined between the supervisors of QPC/SCY programs and the student intern.
Description: The Community Services Intern assist in the Quality Parenting Center, Screening CT's Youth Program, and conduct client screening and access to behavioral health…
Title: Administrative Intern
Location: Torrington
Dates: 5/18 - 7/31
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Description: The Administrative Intern will work with our team across fundraising, marketing, community outreach, and program operations at a nonprofit serving children and families.
Title: Summer Education Intern
Location: Waterbury
Dates: 6/8 - 8/7
Hours: 9:30 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday, with some evenings and weekends required for events and programs.
Description: The Summer Education Intern begins with three weeks in the Development Department in June before transitioning to working on the mission and community programs of the…
Title: Leaning & Engagement Intern
Location: New Britain
Dates: 6/1 - 8/21 with some flexibility
Hours: 35 hours/week with some flexibility. Availability on one Saturday per month required.
Description: The role of the Learning & Engagement Intern is to support the planning, implementation, and promotion of educational programming and digital content.
Title: Summer Program Assistant
Location: New Britain
Dates: 6/1 - 8/15 with some flexibility
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday
Description: The Summer Program Assistant will work in all facets of our summer programming and in partnership with our summer staff. The
Title: Arts Administration Intern
Location: Middletown
Dates: 6/15 - 8/21 with some flexibility
Hours: Noon - 6 pm, Monday through Friday with some flexibility
Description: The Arts Administration Intern will work with the Executive Director and the Program Director to assist in many aspects of the Playhouse’s administration, development,…
Title: Assistant Summer Youth Coordinator
Location: New Britain
Dates: 6/7 - 8/7
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or 9 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday
Description: The Assistant Summer Youth Coordinator (ASYC) will work with the Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program for youth ages 14 to 22 years old.
Title: PC Girls' Clubs Camp Mentor
Location: Waterbury
Dates: 6/ - 8//21, schedule is flexible
Hours: 8 - 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday with some flexibility
Description: The Camp Mentors will work directly organize, coordinate and lead various clubs and activities that engage and empower our girls, and align with our hands-on, minds-on,…
Title: Summer Programming Intern
Location: Hartford
Dates: 6/8 - 8/14 with flexibility
Hours: 30 hours/week, Monday through Friday
Description: The summer programming intern to support the planning, implementation, and close-out of our major summer internship program, Get Ready Immersive Traineeship (G.R.I.T.).
Title: IT Helpdesk Intern
Location: Waterbury
Dates: 6/1 - 8/28
Hours: 8 am - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday with some flexibility
Description: The IT Helpdesk Intern will be expected to review helpdesk tickets that come in via email and by phone as we transition to a new EMR system.
Title: STEM Educator
Location: New Britain, Berlin, Meriden & Wallingford
Dates: 6/2 - 8/21
Hours: 35 hours / week - schedule is flexible
Description: The STEM Education Intern lead STEM investigations for youth at our various summer sites in Berlin, New Britain, Meriden and Wallingford.
Title: Agency Intern
Location: New Britain
Dates: 6/30 - 8/29 - schedule is flexible
Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Description: This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in nonprofit operations while supporting the flow, structure, and organization of programs and administrative…