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Opportunities: Several students per semester can intern in our Choice Food Pantry (either long-term internships or short-term practicums) and/or in the FSS program (long-term internships).

Requirements: Students must be working toward an Associates or Bachelors degree, preferably in social work, culinary arts, hospitality management or related field; must be able to work with diverse populations and treat all with dignity and respect; need to have the ability to network with other persons or agencies to meet client needs/goals.

Time Commitment: Hours are Monday-Friday; pantry is open in the morning; FSS generally sees clients in the afternoon.

Opportunities: Several students per semester can intern in Erma’s House (either long-term internships or short-term practicums). Students are generally working toward an Associate, Bachelors or Masters Degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice or a related field. Must be able to work with diverse populations and treat all with dignity and respect; prefer knowledge of parent-child interaction, family dynamics, divorce and child custody issues, and negotiation skills.

Supervision: Staff member with BSW and LSW.

Time Commitment: According to school schedule to meet requirements of internship/practicum.

Opportunities: Several students per semester can intern in the Pregnancy & Parenting Support program (either long-term internships or short-term practicums). Students are generally working toward a Bachelors or Masters degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice or related field; must be able to work with diverse populations and treat all with dignity and respect; prefer knowledge of adolescent services, youth development, and/or child welfare.

Supervision: Staff members with BSW and LSW

Time Commitment: According to school schedule to meet requirements of internship/practicum

Opportunities: Several students per semester can intern in the Refugee Resettlement program (long-term internships). Students are generally working toward a Bachelors or Masters degree in social work, international relations, or related field; must be able to work with diverse populations and treat all with dignity and respect, with special emphasis on limited English speaking refugees. All refugee resettlement interns must be willing and able to transport clients.

Time Commitment: Minimum of 15 hrs/wk (2 full days) for a period of at least 12 weeks (3 months). Must be available to work full days during the week, Monday–Friday, between 8:30am–5:00pm; this program does not offer evening and weekend hours.

Opportunities: One to two students per semester can intern in Human Resources (long-term internships). Students must be working toward a Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resources, Management, or a related field; must be able to work with diverse populations and treat all with dignity and respect; able to use computer with substantial ease (Microsoft office), able to support and problem solve with staff and volunteers, excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality.

Supervision: Staff member with Bachelors in Management, PHR Certification

Time Commitment: Must be able to work no less than two half days per week for no less than a semester

Opportunities:  Not more than one intern per semester assists the Marketing & Communications Manager with projects and tasks such as planning, shooting and editing video; creating promotional materials for agency programs/events; photographing agency activities/events; researching best practices; preparing graphic/visual content for social media posts; and maintaining agency brand standards. Must have own laptop or tablet computer with legally-obtained graphic design and/or video editing software, and not require guidance in the basic use of these tools. Junior or senior-level status at an area college or university preferred, with a major in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.

Time Commitment: Must be able to work 6-10 hours/week, for at least one semester. If the intern’s school requires a higher number of hours to fulfill internship credit requirements, CSSMV can work with the intern to meet those requirements.

Opportunities:  Not more than one intern per semester assists the Marketing & Development Department in projects such as the creation of promotional materials for various agency programs/events; the planning and execution of special events; the planning and implementation of public and media relations activities; etc.  Students should be Junior or Senior-level status at an area college or university, preferably in Communications or Marketing; fluent in Office software (Word/Excel/Outlook); solid written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently but ask for guidance when needed; ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality.

Time Commitment: Must be able to work 10-15 hours/week, for at least one semester