ReadyCT

Title: Summer Programming Intern
Location: Hartford
Dates: 6/8 - 8/14 with flexibility
Hours: 30 hours/week, Monday through Friday

Job Description: 

ReadyCT – a nonprofit organization that designs and delivers dynamic learning experiences that inspire and equip Connecticut students to achieve career success by connecting schools, businesses, and communities – is seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable 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.).

G.R.I.T. provides Connecticut high school students with applied, career‑connected learning tied to their academic‑year pathways. Interns work in teams with local business partners (e.g., Travelers, Hartford HealthCare) on real‑world projects. Additionally, G.R.I.T. interns receive career readiness training. Collectively, G.R.I.T. interns leave the experience with STEM‑focused skills, professional experience, a quality resume, and strengthened portfolio and network. For summer 2025, ReadyCT served over 200 interns, many of whom successfully completed G.R.I.T. internships.

The intern will provide critical administrative and operational support across the full lifecycle of the summer program, from pre-program preparation to in-program support and post-program close-out. The position includes ongoing supervision and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation and Onboarding Support:

• Assist with intake and review of internship applications
• Support collection and organization of required applicant documentation
• Review documentation for completeness and alignment with program requirements
• Support data entry and tracking of applicant information
• Assist with administrative preparation for program launch

Programmatic Administrative Support:

• Support timesheet tracking and attendance monitoring for interns
• Assist with data entry related to payroll and stipend processing
• Help ensure adherence to contract, compliance, and documentation requirements
• Provide general administrative support to program staff as needed
• Communicate with participants as needed to collect information or resolve administrative issues

Program Close-Out/General Support:

• Assist with organizing program records and documentation
• Support final data entry, reporting, and reconciliation tasks
• Help with administrative wrap-up related to participant completion and program outcomes
• Perform general administrative and operational tasks to support the G.R.I.T. program
• Assist with other program-related duties as needs evolve throughout the summer

The successful applicant may have an opportunity for some remote work time. This will be assessed with the successful applicant and will take into consideration the adequacy of internet connectivity and appropriateness of available working space

Career Experience:

The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting a large-scale internship program through coordination, data tracking, compliance, and professional communication in a growing nonprofit that prioritizes strong culture and invests in its people.

Suggested College Majors:

This position is a strong fit for students interested in nonprofit management, public administration, human resources, business operations, education, or workforce development, and for those exploring careers in program coordination or operations.

Applicant Requirements:

Preference for students who are detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable jumping in and learning quickly in a fast-paced environment. Reliability and clear communication skills are also preferred. Familiarity with admin tasks, Google Workspace, and handling sensitive information is a plus, but not required.

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.