Intern — Department Placement Based on Interest and Need

Job overview

The Intern role is based in Detroit, MI, with hybrid opportunities potentially available depending on department needs. The listing describes a flexible schedule of 10–20 hours per week, adjusted for academic requirements and department availability; compensation is not specified. Alternatives For Girls is a nonprofit supporting young women and girls experiencing homelessness, exploitation, and poverty. Interns gain hands-on experience while supporting organizational programs and projects. Department placement depends on the student’s interests, background, and organizational needs, and may involve research, outreach, communications, program support, administration, or other listed areas under appropriate supervision.

What you'll do

• Assist with department initiatives, special projects, and daily operations
• support programs and services
• conduct research and prepare reports or materials
• assist with event planning, volunteer engagement, and outreach
• support marketing and social media
• help coordinate donations and organizational projects
• attend meetings and training
• collaborate with staff, volunteers, participants, donors, and community partners
• maintain confidentiality
• for direct-service placements, observe and support participant services under supervision using trauma-informed and empowerment-based practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

internship

nonprofit

detroit mi

alternatives for girls

youth development

social work

community engagement

program services

marketing and communications

flexible schedule

10–20 hours per week

hybrid opportunities may be available

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Mentorship, professional development, networking, flexible scheduling, possible academic credit through participating colleges or universities, and a letter of recommendation based on successful performance.

Why this role

Department placement is matched to educational background, career interests, skills, and organizational needs; hybrid opportunities may be available based on department needs.

About the employer

Alternatives For Girls is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.