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Community Engagement Intern

Community Engagement Intern

Family FuturesGrand Rapids, MI, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Stipend

Organization Description

Family Futures mission is to shape a community in which all children are supported to

reach their full potential. Our geographic focus is primarily Kent County with some

services extending into other communities. We help children ages 0 through 5 by

supporting parents, providing connections to resources and programs, and offering ways

to

monitor and enhance early childhood development. We believe in supporting our

employees, volunteers, and interns to be successful as well. Family Futures offers a

strength-based, learning-driven, quality improvement-based culture that celebrates

equity and diversity and an opportunity to grow while making an impact in your

community. Family Futures values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages

individuals with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Job Overview

Community Engagement Project intern will gain practical, hands-on experience in a

nonprofit setting, supporting the Community Engagement Team by engaging in community events planning and outreach efforts. This is a unique internship for those seeking experience with

community engagement strategies, partner relations, and project management a blend of data tracking, quality assurance, family engagement, child development, and direct community outreach. The

Community Engagement Project intern will be part of a larger team that provides support

to other areas of the organization as needed.

This internship position is unpaid, but

interns will receive a $500 stipend to help cover costs related to the internship (food,

housing, transportation), and college credit can be earned. In addition, Family Futures

requires all staff and interns to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate (necessary?).

This internship is to be completed in person, not virtually.

Furthermore, this internship

position will require the intern to attend some events occurring on weekends and

weeknights; however, those event attendance hours will count towards the total hours

needed for the internship. Required event attendance will accommodate the interns

schedule as much as possible, but flexibility in the interns schedule is preferred.

This internship will run from January 12th, 2026 through May 1st, 2026, and will have a

mandatory orientation on January 8th, 2026 from 9 : 00 am-2 : 00 pm at the Family Futures

office. This internship can also be extended into multiple internship periods ending in

either August 2026 or January 2027. If interested in a longer internship period, please

reach out to the hiring manager.

Family Futures employees, volunteers, and interns serve as spokespersons

and champions of Family Futures in the communities we serve. A position at

Family Futures may entail the following :

  • Use of a personal vehicle
  • Lifting of boxes (roughly 25 lbs.)
  • Attendance at community events outside of regularly scheduled hours

For any adaptations or accommodations for the above, please reach out to

the hiring manager

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Family Futures representation at local community events
  • Assist in outreach planning as key part of the Community Engagement team
  • Network with local businesses and organizations to help create successful events
  • Attend and staff tabling opportunities at local community events
  • Research and create developmentally appropriate activities for children, families, and prenatal mothers
  • Assist with mailings, social media, email management, and other communications efforts
  • May involve collecting data and information for basic report writing
  • Work alongside the Nonprofit Administrative Intern to create a Volunteer Training system for different volunteers at Family Futures and out in our community
  • Gaining knowledge of the general principles of community engagement
  • Project management
  • Creating and modifying documents using Microsoft Office
  • Inputting and analyzing data in various online platforms and spreadsheets
  • Program support
  • Assisting with procedures for events, specifically the Joslyn Ward Nurture Nook :

    • Changing and Nursing Station

  • Attending and supporting different community coalitions and workgroup efforts
  • Assisting Community Engagement Team with tasks
  • We are not in the community; we are a part of the community

    • Required Qualifications

  • Current college student or recent graduate Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Early Childhood Development, Community Engagement, or related field
  • Willingness to learn new skills and broaden personal comfort zone
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills, including public speaking
  • Detail-oriented
  • Effective time management, organizational skills, and planning skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work at least 15 hours per week
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people
  • Able to meet deadlines
  • Creative, innovative, and adaptable
  • Interests in community outreach

    • Additional Responsibilities

  • Other duties as assigned
  • Approximately 50% of time in office, 50% out in the community

    • This role provides a unique experience through community engagement for those looking to make a tangible impact. If

    you're passionate about supporting families and strengthening communities,

    we encourage you to apply!

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