Community Relations & Development- Spring 2027 Intern

Success, One Family at a Time...

This is the vision of Circle of Care. We believe that every child and family has the ability to succeed.

Our Mission is to provide strength-based care management services for youth and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, and substance use challenges. Through team collaboration, families build resilience to overcome barriers to their success.

We utilize the Wraparound Model of Care, which is family-driven, culturally competent, and community-based. We incorporate both formal and informal supports to build on the strengths of families and develop positive outcomes.

Circle of Care for Families and Children of Passaic County, Inc., located in Woodland Park, NJ, is seeking a Community Relations & Development Intern for the Spring Semester .

Summary of Learning Opportunity:

 The Community Relations & Development Internship is designed to provide students and recent graduates with hands-on exposure to community outreach, nonprofit communications, partnership development, and public engagement within a nonprofit human services organization.

Throughout the internship, the intern will work closely with the Community Relations & Development team and have opportunities to observe, learn, and participate in outreach initiatives that increase awareness of services and resources available to youth and families throughout Passaic County.

This is a temporary, unpaid internship focused on experiential learning, professional development, mentorship, and the practical application of skills learned in an academic setting.

Learning Opportunities May Include:

 - Gaining exposure to the planning and coordination of community outreach events, workshops, and partnership activities

 - Learning how nonprofit organizations build and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders

 - Participating in tabling events, presentations, and public awareness initiatives

 - Developing an understanding of how outreach materials and community resource information are created and maintained

 - Gaining hands-on experience creating social media content, newsletters, flyers, and other promotional materials

 - Conducting research on community organizations, resources, potential partnerships, and engagement opportunities

 - Learning how outreach activities are tracked, documented, and evaluated through data collection and reporting

 - Assisting with the preparation of materials for community meetings, trainings, events, and special initiatives

 - Developing professional communication, organization, collaboration, and administrative skills in a nonprofit environment

 - Participating in team meetings and trainings to gain a broader understanding of nonprofit operations and community-based services

 - Learning and applying Circle of Care's standards related to professionalism, accuracy, confidentiality, and timely communication

Education and Experience:

 Current enrollment in an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree Program, or recent graduation from a relevant discipline such as communications, marketing, social work, psychology, public health, nonprofit management, human services, or a related field.

The Ideal Intern Is:

 - Interested in learning about nonprofit organizations, community engagement, outreach, and human services

 - Empathetic, creative, and resourceful

 - Flexible, organized, and reliable

 - Open to feedback, mentorship, and professional development

 - Comfortable collaborating with others and engaging with diverse communities

 - Interested in developing professional communication, outreach, and relationship-building skills

About Circle of Care:

 At Circle of Care, we believe all families have strengths and deserve access to high-quality services and supports. We are an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting Passaic County children with multiple needs and their families.

As a Care Management Organization (CMO), we partner with families to design, implement, and manage Individual Service Plans (ISPs), utilizing both informal and community supports for children with complex needs, including behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges.

Our Core Values Include:

 - Our employees

 - Family voice and choice

 - Family as equal partners

 - Diversity of cultures

 - Service excellence

 - Individual strengths

 - Community collaboration

Interns will have the opportunity to learn how these values are incorporated into Circle of Care's everyday work and community relationships.

All Circle of Care employees and interns are responsible for embracing and supporting the mission, philosophy, values, and Code of Conduct of Circle of Care, which align with the Children's System of Care guiding principles.

Circle of Care is an equal opportunity organization. We honor diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces all.