YWCA of New Britain

Title: Agency Intern
Location: New Britain
Dates: 6/30 - 8/29 - schedule is flexible
Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Job Description: 

The YWCA of New Britain is seeking a motivated and organized Intern to support multiple departments, including Youth Development, Communications & Marketing, and Finance. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in nonprofit operations while supporting the flow, structure, and organization of programs and administrative processes across the agency. The Intern will assist with filing, organizing, program support, and special projects as assigned by department leadership. 

Key Responsibilities:

Youth Development Support:

• Assist with organizing program materials, attendance records, and documentation
• Support program planning, preparation, and implementation
• Help improve program flow and structure through organization and administrative support

Communications & Marketing Support:

• Assist with organizing marketing materials, flyers, and digital content
• Support social media, outreach efforts, and internal communications as needed
• Help maintain shared folders and content organization
• Assist with updating and maintaining content on the YWCA website, ensuring information is accurate, current, and aligned with agency messaging.
• Support planning and promotional efforts for the YWCA Gala, including organizing materials, assisting with outreach, and coordinating event-related communications.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks as assigned to support overall agency operations

Finance & Administrative Support:

• Assist with filing, data entry, and organizing financial or program-related documents
• Support record-keeping and basic administrative tasks
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information

Career Experience: 

Students will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, including program support, administration, communications, and finance, while building professional skills such as organization, teamwork, communication, and time management.

Suggested College Major: 

This position is a strong fit for students interested in nonprofit management, youth development, social work, public health, communications, business, finance or education, while remaining open to students exploring multiple career paths.

Applicant Requirements: 

Responsibility and dependability are valued at the YWCA as prerequisites for all interns. We encourage those that are eager to work within the context of community with a proactive spirit to apply.

How to apply: 

All ASF Scholars will recieve an email with the access code and instructions on how to apply through the scholarship portal. If you have any questions about your eligiblity or the application you can contact Heather Hokunson at hhokunson@asfdn.org or by text.