Summer Internships for Current Scholars

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.

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Paid Summer Internship Program for ASF Scholars

Dates & Deadlines

All Summer 2025 positions have been filled

If you have any questions contact Heather Hokunson at hhokunson@asfdn.org.

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 $17.50 per hour for 35 hours a week for a total of 9 weeks. Start and end dates may be flexible, but applicants must be available to fulfill the 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. All positions are currently filled for Summer 2025. Please check in Spring 2026 for the Summer 2026 positions.

Filled

Afro Caribbean Cultural Center Inc

Title: Assistant Summer Camp Director
Location: Waterbury
Dates: 6/23 - 8/22. We would be willing to discuss with interested student.
Hours: 8:30 am - 4 pm M-F (1/2 Hour Unpaid Break). We would be willing to discuss with interested student.
Description: The Assistant Camp Director with work to facilitate our immersive art, cultural, and educational summer social justice program.

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Boys & Girls Club of New Britain

Title: Camp Leadership Development Intern
Location: New Britain / Burlington
Dates: Flexible to begin around 6/30
Hours: 8:00pm until 4:00pm - flexible. We operate on a 8- 4pm daily rotation, splitting sights in New Britain and Burlington. Transportation to Burlington will be provided.
Description: The Camp Leadership Development Intern is to support the planning, coordination, and execution of various camp programs while gaining hands-on experience in leadership,…

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Children's Law Center of Connecticut

Title: Outcomes Measurement Coordinator
Location: Hartford
Dates: 6/2-8/22: We will allow for some flexibility in scheduling. We are willing to work with the student to arrange a mutually agreed-upon start and end date as well as a weekly schedule that accommodates both the student and our organization.
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Description: The intern will assist with the implementation of its outcome measurement systems, documenting the efficacy of the Children’s Law Line service.

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Connecticut Foodshare

Title: SNAP Outreach Intern
Location: Bloomfield
Dates: 6/2: Could be earlier to meet the needs of the program or intern. The end date would be adjusted accordingly.
Hours: Hours can be flexible between 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
Description: The SNAP Outreach program intern will work with the program manager and other staff and volunteers to help people by completing their application for benefits over the…

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Literacy Volunteers of Central CT

Title: ESOL Student & Volunteer Assistant
Location: New Britain
Dates: 6/12 - 8/7
Hours: 9-7pm or 10-8pm Monday through Thursday with some flexibility. Please note that although this position is primarily an in-person position, there may be occasional opportunities for remote work.
Description: The ESOL Student & Volunteer Assistant intern will support an adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) tutoring program.

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Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Title: Communications & Community Engagement Intern
Location: Hartford
Dates: 6/2 - 8/29, schedule is flexible
Hours: 9 - 5 PM, flexible in the length of the internship and the number of hours each week. However, 35 hours is the maximum hours per week.
Description: The Communications and Community Engagement Intern to support our storytelling, outreach, and engagement efforts.

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Mattatuck Museum

Title: Education & Development Intern
Location: Waterbury
Dates: 6/9 - 8/8: The internship dates will be confirmed based on the student’s availability.
Hours: 9:30 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday, with some evenings and weekends required for events and programs.
Description: The Intern will work with both our Development and Education departments - beginning with assisting with fundraising and sponsorship efforts before assisting with our…

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New Britain Museum of American Art

Title: Education Intern
Location: New Britain
Dates: June 1 - August 16
Hours: 35 hours/week for 9 weeks with some flexibility. Availability on one Saturday per month required.
Description: The role of the Education Intern is to support the planning, implementation, and promotion of educational programming and digital content

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New Britain ROOTS

Title: Summer Program Assistant
Location: New Britain
Dates: 6/2-8/8 with some flexiblity
Hours: 32-38/week Mon-Fri, with the possibility of one or two weekend days over the summer.
Description: The Program Assistant will work in all facets of our summer programming and in partnership with our summer staff.

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New Britain Youth Museums / Hungerford Nature Center

Title: Animal Care Intern
Location: Berlin (Kensington)
Dates: 5/19-8/22 with flexibility
Hours: Flexible hours Mon-Sun, between the hours of 7:30am and 5:30 pm. May include some evening hours
Description: The Animal Care Intern to assist with the daily care and maintenance of our diverse animal residents, participate in enrichment, and educational outreach in a nature…

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Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater

Title: Arts Administration Intern
Location: Middletown
Dates: 6/9 - 8/15 with some flexiblity
Hours: Noon - 6 pm , Monday through Friday, but with some flexibility. Due to the event-oriented nature of the work, some weeks will require more hours, some weeks will be less demanding. Events outside the basic 12-6 parameters will be communicated in advance.
Description: The Arts Administration Intern will assist in many aspects of the Playhouse’s administration, development, marketing and event management.

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Pathways/Senderos Center

Title: Summer Youth Employment Intern
Location: New Britain
Dates: 6/30 - 8/15
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Certain days may require extended work hours due to field trips or other activities taking place outside the regular work schedule. We will provide advance notice of any changes to the schedule.
Description: The Summer Youth Employment Intern plays a key role in supporting our Summer Youth Employment Program, which offers valuable career exploration, learning experiences, and…

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United Way of Greater Waterbury

Title: Community Impact Intern
Location: Waterbury
Dates: 6/9 - 8/15 with some flexibility
Hours: Approximately 31.5 hours a week for 10 weeks.
Description: The Community Impact Intern will assist with the overall work in all three impact areas: Basic Needs, Education, and Financial Stability.

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YWCA of New Britain

Title: Accounting & Marketing Intern
Location: New Britain
Dates: 6/30 - 8/29 - schedule is flexible
Hours: 8 AM - 3 PM
Description: The Accounting Assistant is responsible for providing financial and administrative services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial operations.

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