CLASS Internships
Fire up for Flint Summer Internship Program
Thank you for your interest in the Fire Up for Flint Summer Internship Program. This pilot initiative connects CMU students with Flint-based nonprofit and community organizations offering hands-on internship opportunities in communications, community engagement, nonprofit administration, program support, family services, development, operations, and related areas.
Because this is a pilot program, student placement is based on fit, availability, academic alignment, partner capacity, and internship requirements. Some opportunities may be filled quickly or become available again in future semesters.
Students should review the opportunities below and contact Joseph Marah for next steps before applying directly to any organization.
Contact
Contact for student interest and next steps:
Joseph Marah
Community & Nonprofit Internship Program Coordinator
CLASS Dean’s Office | SIPI Collaboration
marah1ja@cmich.edu
Internships
St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center
St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center is a faith-based organization providing life skills, education, workplace training, and community support to help women and men become self-sufficient. The current St. Luke summer roles are filled, but future Fall and Spring internship opportunities may be available.
Position 1: Communications / Social Media / Marketing Intern
Status: Filled for Summer 2026; future semesters may be available
Format: On-site
Compensation: $16/hour plus $1,000 tuition stipend upon satisfactory completion
Hours: Determined by placement and internship needs
The intern supports St. Luke’s communications, social media, website updates, donor engagement, and public-facing content. Duties may include updating website content, creating social media posts, supporting branding consistency, assisting with content planning, and helping ensure digital materials reflect the mission and programs of the organization.
Position 2: Human Resources / Operations Intern
Status: Filled for Summer 2026; future semesters may be available
Format: On-site
Compensation: $16/hour plus $1,000 tuition stipend upon satisfactory completion
Hours: Determined by placement needs
The intern gains exposure to nonprofit operations, human resources, resource development, finance, and organizational systems. St. Luke’s current model is designed to rotate interns through multiple areas of the organization for broad educational exposure.
YWCA of Greater Flint
YWCA of Greater Flint works to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all through domestic and sexual violence programming, youth programming, community education, and advocacy.
Position 3: Development Intern
Status: Active / Summer 2026
Format: On-site or hybrid
Compensation: $5,000 per semester
Hours: Approximately 20 hours/week
The Development Intern supports donor cultivation, stewardship, community engagement events, donor database organization, resource directories, development materials, fundraising processes, and final internship reflection/reporting. Strong written and verbal communication, interest in nonprofit work, and professionalism are important for this role.
Position 4: Program / Communications Intern
Status: Active / Summer 2026
Format: On-site or hybrid
Compensation: $5,000 per semester
Hours: Approximately 20 hours/week
The Program / Communications Intern supports trauma-informed communication, awareness campaigns, program data and impact stories, social media, newsletters, event planning, stakeholder engagement, and community education initiatives. This role requires strong communication, empathy, confidentiality, cultural competency, organization, and willingness to learn.
Position 5: Additional YWCA Intern Role
Status: Active / Summer 2026
Format: On-site or hybrid
Compensation: $5,000 per semester
Hours: Approximately 20 hours/week
YWCA may consider an additional internship placement based on student fit, organizational capacity, and program needs. Students interested in nonprofit administration, community engagement, development, communications, advocacy, or human services may be considered.
Mothers of Joy Institute for Parenting and Family Wellness
Mothers of Joy Institute for Parenting and Family Wellness empowers those responsible for the well-being of children by providing programs, information, and resources that support the growth and development of families. Its vision is a community of strong, happy, healthy, and productive families.
Position 6–7: Programs Assistant Interns
Number of positions: 2
Status: Active / confirm current availability
Format: On-site
Compensation: $20–$50/day
Hours: Approximately 10–20 hours/week
Programs Assistant Interns help share program information, call clients, register clients, support parent education, assist with clerical work, and participate in on-site program support. MDHHS clearance and confidentiality requirements may apply. The organization is seeking students with a willing heart to learn and assist.
InvolvedDad
InvolvedDad is a fatherhood, family healing, and youth development organization rooted in the belief that when fathers heal, families transform. The organization supports families through trauma-informed coaching, supervised visitation, legal support, and youth programming.
Position 8: Fatherhood & Family Services / Program Monitor Intern
Status: Active / Developing
Format: Primarily on-site, with some hybrid flexibility depending on program needs
Compensation: Unpaid
Hours: Approximately 10–15 hours/week
The intern will gain exposure to fatherhood and family services, administrative support, supervised visitation/monitoring, and related program operations. This role is especially appropriate for students interested in social work, family studies, human services, community support, and family-centered programming. Attention to detail is important, and Social Work or Family Ecology-related academic interests are preferred.
Latinx Technology and Community Center
Latinx Technology and Community Center works to enhance the dignity and quality of life for the Flint and Genesee County Latinx community and other cultures.
Position 9: Administrative Assistant Intern
Status: Active / Developing
Format: On-site
Compensation: Unpaid
Hours: Approximately 30–40 hours/week
The Administrative Assistant Intern supports daily office operations, including phone calls, email correspondence, scheduling, meeting preparation, reports, presentations, communications, office supply coordination, visitor support, records management, partner coordination, and basic administrative or bookkeeping support as needed. This role is appropriate for students interested in nonprofit administration, office operations, public service, and community-based organizational support.
Position 10–11: Community Engagement Assistant Interns
Number of positions: 2
Status: Active / Developing
Format: On-site
Compensation: Unpaid
Hours: Approximately 30–40 hours/week
Community Engagement Assistants support outreach and engagement with diverse communities, help build relationships, assist with community initiatives, and participate in meaningful programs and event support. No prior experience is required, but students should bring a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and willingness to learn. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred but not required.