Community Engagement Intern

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 intern’s
schedule as much as possible, but flexibility in the intern’s 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!