CLASS Internships

Fire up for Flint

 Thank you for your interest in the Fire Up for Flint! Summer Internship Program!

Below, you will find information about several Flint-based organizations that are offering internships this summer. The positions available, pay scale, duration of internship and application process differ across organizations. If you have any questions at all, please contact Matthew Katz, at classhub@cmich.edu.

St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center

St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center is a faith-based environment providing life skills, education, and workplace training, empowering women and men to become self-sufficient.

Positions available:  

• Communications Intern: The communications intern will assist in the continued development of our long-term marketing strategy to attract new and younger volunteers and donors. Skills required: Experience with the development and strategic delivery of communications and marketing. 
• Human Resources Intern: The human resources intern will learn and assist with establishing best practices for onboarding, managing and development of staff and volunteers.

These internships are on-site. 
Pay scale: $16/hour
Dates: Summer 2026
Internships during Fall and Spring semesters may also be available.

To apply: Send cover letter and resume to: Bob Nelson, Director of Operations, bnelson@stlukenewlifectr.com. An interview will be required, as well as a background check and confidentiality agreement. 

YWCA of Greater Flint

YWCA Greater Flint is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.  

Positions available: 

• Development intern (fundraising, donor engagement)
• Program/Communications intern (community outreach, storytelling) 

These positions are on-site or hybrid.
Pay scale: $5000/semester 
Dates: Summer 2026
Internships during Fall and Spring semesters may also be available.

To apply: Send cover letter and resume to rphipps@ywcaflint.org. A YWCA application will also need to be completed. 

Mothers of Joy Institute for Families and Wellness

The Mothers of Joy Institute for Families and Wellness mission is to empower those responsible for the well-being of children by providing programs, information, and resources that support the growth and development of families. Vision: A community of strong, happy, healthy, and productive families.

Positions available:  

• Programs Assistant (2 positions): The programs assistants will help disseminate program information, call clients, register client assist with parent education and will also perform on site work.
  

Pay scale: $20-$50/day
Hours per week: 10-20
Dates: Summer 2026
Internships during Fall and Spring semesters may also be available.

To apply: Send resume to Shearese Stapleton, Executive Director, shearesestapleton@mothersinstituteparentingwell.com. An interview will be required, as well as MDHHS clearance and confidentiality agreement. Application deadline: April 30, 2026