Summer 2008 Internship Opportunities

Crittenton Women’s Union transforms the course of low-income women’s lives so that they can attain economic independence and create better futures for themselves and their families. CWU provides safe housing, caring supports, education, and training programs along with innovative new programmatic designs based on research and client experience. We use this knowledge and experience to shape public policy.

To apply please send cover letter indicating internship interest and availability and resume to Jeff Swallom, jswallom@liveworkthrive.org

 

• Institutional Advancement Intern (Fall 2008 Semester)
• Healthy Families Intern
• FLASH Intern
• Assessment Center Case Management Intern
• Horizons Housing Program Intern
• Hastings House Administrative Intern
• Marketing / Communications Intern
• Research Assistant Intern

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Institutional Advancement Intern (Fall 2008 Semester)

• A strong interest in Crittenton Women's Union's efforts to help poor women become financially self-sufficient 
• Ability to work well independently, and also as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and ability to follow-through on all assigned tasks and attention to detail.
• Timeliness and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet.
• Research and project management experience a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the coordination and implementation of the CWU's Holiday Toy Drive
• Assisting with grant prospect research
• Assisting with the coordination and implementation of the CWU Annual Meeting – 12/4/08
• Assisting with fundraising database (Raiser's Edge) entry as needed – training will be available
• Draft acknowledgements of corporate and foundation grants
• Assisting in projects that arise throughout the semester
• Overall support of the general operation of the IA Team

Healthy Families Intern

Healthy Families is a program designed to provide parenting skills to first-time mothers under the age of 21. Home visitors provide in home training and support to clients through their pregnancy up until the child's third birthday.

• Administrative work including mailings, filing, tracking immunization records and more as appropriate
• Administering and analyzing surveys and focus groups to receive client feedback
• Plan and execute organized groups and fields trips to various educational places throughout the city

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to multitask and perform in an office setting
• Use of discretion and sensitive to the needs of diverse populations
• Desire to work and learn in a unique way
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Location: 10 Perthshire Road, Brighton, MA

 

FLASH Intern

Intern Duties:

• Assist with general office work;
• Maintain and update program materials as needed;
• Assist home visitors with follow up calls, research and other duties; and
• Complete special projects.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to multitask and perform in an office setting
• Use of discretion and sensitive to the needs of diverse populations
• Desire to work and learn in a unique way
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Assessment Center Case Management Intern

The Assessment Centers operate as temporary emergency shelter where clients are assessed and supported through their permanent housing search.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational skills
• Case management experience preferred

Horizons Housing Program Intern

Intern Duties:

• Some office work including filing;
• Case Management including working one on one with clients and their children to help connect them to appropriate services and address their specific needs;
• Assisting in the play room with children as needed; and
• Assisting with calling housing authorities for follow up with clients.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Intern should possess knowledge of domestic violence learned either through coursework or prior experience;
• Case Management skills including ability to work with clients within appropriate boundaries and limit setting;
• Child Care knowledge and experience; and
• Ability to perform in a team setting.

Hastings House Administrative Intern

• Provide administrative assistance by performing the following tasks: copying, filing, and organizing of materials
• Prepare documents in Microsoft Word
• Maintain bulletin boards

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational skills

Marketing / Communications Intern

The Marketing & Communications Department is looking for an intern to work closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications, assisting with the organization's efforts to convey a clear and consistent image, to position Crittenton Women's Union as the “go-to” organization for women, and to build positive public recognition and support of Crittenton Women's Union. This is an exciting time to be involved with this forward-looking organization, and an intern would gain valuable experience in the marketing/communications area.

• Assist in Marketing/Communications with press and media follow-up, list updates, brochures and newsletter, website, general writing assignments and events
• Interact with departments throughout the organization to gather information about various programs for materials and projects
• Intern would work on “real” projects, building a professional portfolio

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Strong writing, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Knowledge of web and electronic media
• Creativity
• Research skills
• Ability to work independently
• Familiarity with local media helpful, but not absolutely necessary

Location: One Washington Mall, Boston (Government Center)

Research Assistant Intern

• Advanced coursework in research, social policy, and/or management
• Interest in recent trends in poverty in the US and the effectiveness of non-profit organizational responses
• Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.

Shifts Available: 10 - 20 hours weekly, times are flexible

Internship Level: Graduate students preferred

Pay level: Volunteer / non-paid

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For more information, or to apply for an internship please send resume and cover letter to Jeff Swallom at jswallom@liveworkthrive.org or call 617.259.2950 for more information.

To indicate your interest in volunteer opportunities, contact Lucy Seagraves at lseagraves@liveworkthrive.org