Internships

The Duluth Area Family YMCA’s internship program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain experience.

The YMCA believes that an on-the-job experience will benefit the student, the community and the Y. Students who are interviewed and selected for an internship placement at the Y may be expected to accomplish specific tasks during their internships; these tasks are their primary responsibility.

Because each college internship program is different, the student's program will be dealt with on an individual basis.

At the Duluth YMCA, we typically hire interns for the below positions.

Job Descriptions for all internships are posted below in the downloadable files.

Marketing and Communication Internships:

• Community Liaison
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Customer Relations Specialist
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Event Planner
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Graphic Designer
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Social Media Strategist
Summer 2012: Filled
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Web Master Specialist
Summer 2012: Filled
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

Internships Related to Youth Work:

• Academic and Activity Specialist
Summer 2012: N/A
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Child Care Specialist
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Professional Development Specialist
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Youth Development Specialist
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

Human Resource Internships:

• Aquatics Staff Managment Specialist
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Human Resource Specialist
Summer 2012: Filled
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Professional Development Specialist
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

Business Related Internships:

• Accounting Specialist
Summer 2012: Filled
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Information Technology
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Non-Profit Organizational Management
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

Health, Physical Education and Recreation Internships:

• Active Older Adult Program Coordinator
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: N/A

• Aquatic Safety and Community Education Specialist
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Childhood Obesity Program Coordinator
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Fitness and Wellness Specialist
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Run for Life Program Coordinator
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: NA

• Sports Specialist
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Swim Team Manager
Summer 2012: NA
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

• Worksite Wellness Specialist
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: Open

Other Internships:

• Delegation Specialist for Youth in Government
Summer 2012: N/A
Fall 2012: Open
Winter/Spring 2013: N/A

• Environmental Educator
Summer 2012: Open
Fall 2012: N/A
Winter/Spring 2013: N/A

Application Process:

o   YMCA Internship Application (download below file)

o   Cover Letter

o   Resume

o   Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can write about your background skills relevant to the internship for which you are applying