Early Childhood Family Advocacy Internship

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.

Interns gain practical, hands-on experience with a focus on macro and systems-level advocacy. This position provides well-rounded experience in systems coordination, quality improvement projects, workgroup implementation, team management, and event coordination. This intern will be part of a larger team that provides support to other areas of the organization as needed.

This in-person internship will run from January 4th, 2027, through April 23rd, 2027, and will have a mandatory orientation according to the intern’s schedule at the Family Futures’ office. This internship can also be extended into the next internship period for a second semester.

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: the use of a personal vehicle, lifting of boxes (roughly 25 lbs.), as well as attendance of community events outside of regularly scheduled hours. For any adaptations or accommodations for the above information, please reach out to the hiring manager.

Job Overview:

Family Futures employees serve as a spokespersons and champions of Family Futures in the communities we serve. A position at Family Futures may entails the following: the use of a personal vehicle, lifting of boxes (roughly 25 lbs.) may be required, as well as attendance of community events outside of regular work hours.

Duties & Responsibilities May Include

- Assisting supervisor with the planning and implementation of quality improvement projects

- Building relationships with parent partners and other community stakeholders

- Coordinating and planning large group and community events

- Aiding in creation of monthly program reporting, outcomes, and evaluation

- Planning and attending various professional development and learning opportunities

- Attending various meetings and workgroups as a representative and advocate for the community

General Requirements

- Current college student or recent graduate

- Experience or interest in social work, advocacy, family studies, public health, or related field

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Strong written and verbal communications skills

- Strong Microsoft Office skills

- Effective time management and organization skills, even with frequent interruptions

- Ability to maintain confidentiality

- Ability to work at least 15 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications

- Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills

- Strong organizational and planning skills

- Strong public speaking and group facilitation skills