INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The YWCA offers exciting internship opportunities throughout the year. It is a place for people of all ages to develop job skills and build their resumes. Interns are important to the work of the YWCA Mankato, and we want to ensure the experience is successful for both the intern and the organization. Internships are uniquely designed to meet the interest of the individual within the mission of the YWCA. Cooperation with academic supervisors is the key to a successful experience. This team approach assures that the student will meet course criteria, and thus earn academic credits.
Students from many disciplines obtain valuable experience in a supportive setting. Past interns and volunteers include majors in Nonprofit Leadership, Child and Family Studies, Leadership and Policy Studies, International Studies, Journalism, Marketing and Finance. Internships at this time are unpaid.
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
GENERAL INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- Alignment with and respect for the YWCA mission
- Experience or strong desire in working in a diverse setting
- Professional demeanor presented through attitude, communications, actions and attire
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is preferred
- Ability to effectively prioritize and complete multiple demands
- Clear understanding of cultural competence
- Reliable transportation of your own is required, staff is not allowed to transport volunteers
- Be able to lift and move up to 30 pounds
- Report for internship hours promptly (varied, but usually falls between 8am-5pm weekdays)
- Finish assigned project work on time
- Be flexible and willing to work on all jobs across all programs
- Be comfortable asking questions for clarification, as needed
- Attend staff meetings, if possible
GET INVOLVED
Become a part of the YWCA Mankato to inspire the next generation of leaders through one of our programs!
