Family Futures believes every child deserves a chance to thrive. It all starts by building strong families – and that’s what our services do. Through parent coaching, education and prevention-based programming, we are impacting the community now and for years to come.

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Family Futures

Our mission is to shape a community in which all children are supported to reach their full potential.

You must be a college student or recent grad with nonprofit interest, strong communication and Microsoft skills, detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently, and available for 15+ hours/week.

You will manage office tasks, assist with program support, analyze data, recruit volunteers, help with email and financial management, and contribute to special projects.

People, HR & Administration

Business, Operations & Strategy

Grand Rapids

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 Organization Description
 Family Futures’ mission is to shape a community in which all children are supported to reach their full potential. Our geographic focus is primarily Kent County with some services extending into other communities. We help children ages 0 through 5 by supporting parents, providing connections to resources and programs, and offering ways to monitor and enhance early childhood development. We believe in supporting our employees, volunteers, and interns to be successful as well. Family Futures offers a strength-based, learning-driven, quality improvement-based culture that celebrates equity and diversity and an opportunity to grow while making an impact in your community. Family Futures values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages individuals with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. 
 
 Job Overview
 Nonprofit Administration interns gain practical, hands-on experience in a nonprofit setting. This is a unique internship for those seeking experience with project management, recruitment, grant requirements, and financial management. The Nonprofit Administration intern will be part of a larger team that provides support to other areas of the organization as needed. This internship position will receive a $500 stipend to help cover costs related to the internship (food, housing, transportation), and college credit can be earned. In addition, Family Futures requires all staff and interns to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. This internship is to be completed in person, not virtually. 
 
 This internship will run from January 13th, 2025 through May 2nd, 2025, and will have a mandatory orientation on January 9th, 2025 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm at the Family Futures’ office. This internship can also be extended into multiple internship periods ending in either April 2025 or August 2025. If interested in a longer internship period, please reach out to the hiring manager. 
 
 Family Futures employees, volunteers, and interns serve as spokespersons and champions of Family Futures in the communities we serve. A position at Family Futures may entail the following: the use of a personal vehicle, lifting of boxes (roughly 25 lbs.), as well as attendance of community events outside of regularly scheduled hours. For any adaptations or accommodations for the above information, please reach out to the hiring manager. 
 
 Roles and Responsibilities
 <ul>
 <li>Gaining knowledge of the general principles of nonprofit administration</li>
 <li>Office management</li>
 <li>Creating and modifying documents using Microsoft Office</li>
 <li>Inputting and analyzing data in various online platforms and spreadsheets</li>
 <li>Program support</li>
 <li>Recruitment of volunteers and interns</li>
 <li>Assisting Volunteer Coordinator with tasks</li>
 <li>Assisting with email management</li>
 <li>Financial management</li>
 <li>Assisting with special projects</li>
 </ul> 
 
 Required Qualifications
 <ul>
 <li>Current college student or recent graduate</li>
 <li>Experience or interest in nonprofit management, administration, or other relevant fields</li>
 <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li>
 <li>Strong written and verbal communications skills</li>
 <li>Strong Microsoft Office skills</li>
 <li>Detail-oriented</li>
 <li>Effective time management and organization</li>
 <li>Ability to maintain confidentiality</li>
 <li>Ability to work autonomously</li>
 <li>Ability to work at least 15 hours per week</li>
 </ul> 
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 <ul>
 <li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people</li>
 <li>Able to meet deadlines</li>
 <li>Strong organizational and planning skills</li>
 </ul>
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 Organization Description
 Family Futures’ mission is to shape a community in which all children are supported to reach their full potential. Our geographic focus is primarily Kent County with some services extending into other communities. We help children ages 0 through 5 by supporting parents, providing connections to resources and programs, and offering ways to monitor and enhance early childhood development. We believe in supporting our employees, volunteers, and interns to be successful as well. Family Futures offers a strength-based, learning-driven, quality improvement-based culture that celebrates equity and diversity and an opportunity to grow while making an impact in your community. Family Futures values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages individuals with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
 
  Job Overview
 Nonprofit Administration interns gain practical, hands-on experience in a nonprofit setting. This is a unique internship for those seeking experience with project management, recruitment, grant requirements, and financial management. The Nonprofit Administration intern will be part of a larger team that provides support to other areas of the organization as needed. This internship position will receive a $500 stipend to help cover costs related to the internship (food, housing, transportation), and college credit can be earned. In addition, Family Futures requires all staff and interns to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. This internship is to be completed in person, not virtually.
 
 This internship will run from January 13th, 2025 through May 2nd, 2025, and will have a mandatory orientation on January 9th, 2025 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm at the Family Futures’ office. This internship can also be extended into multiple internship periods ending in either April 2025 or August 2025. If interested in a longer internship period, please reach out to the hiring manager.
 
 Family Futures employees, volunteers, and interns serve as spokespersons and champions of Family Futures in the communities we serve. A position at Family Futures may entail the following: the use of a personal vehicle, lifting of boxes (roughly 25 lbs.), as well as attendance of community events outside of regularly scheduled hours. For any adaptations or accommodations for the above information, please reach out to the hiring manager.
 
  Roles and Responsibilities
 
  Gaining knowledge of the general principles of nonprofit administration
  Office management
  Creating and modifying documents using Microsoft Office
  Inputting and analyzing data in various online platforms and spreadsheets
  Program support
  Recruitment of volunteers and interns
  Assisting Volunteer Coordinator with tasks
  Assisting with email management
  Financial management
  Assisting with special projects
 
 
 Required Qualifications
 
  Current college student or recent graduate
  Experience or interest in nonprofit management, administration, or other relevant fields
  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  Strong written and verbal communications skills
  Strong Microsoft Office skills
  Detail-oriented
  Effective time management and organization
  Ability to maintain confidentiality
  Ability to work autonomously
  Ability to work at least 15 hours per week
 
 
  Preferred Qualifications
 
  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people
  Able to meet deadlines
  Strong organizational and planning skills
 


Spring 2025 Nonprofit Administration Intern - Family Futures

Spring 2025 Nonprofit Administration Intern

You must be a college student or recent grad, detail-oriented, organized, with strong communication and Microsoft Office skills. Ability to work independently and travel in the Grand Rapids area is required.

You will coordinate projects, build volunteer relationships, assist with program reporting and evaluations, revise policies, and deliver educational materials to the community.

Education & Teaching

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 Organization Description
 Family Futures’ mission is to shape a community in which all children are supported to reach their full potential. Our geographic focus is primarily Kent County with some services extending into other communities. We help children ages 0 through 5 by supporting parents, providing connections to resources and programs, and offering ways to monitor and enhance early childhood development. We believe in supporting our employees, volunteers, and interns to be successful as well. Family Futures offers a strength-based, learning-driven, quality improvement-based culture that celebrates equity and diversity and an opportunity to grow while making an impact in your community. Family Futures values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages individuals with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. 
 
 Job Overview
 The Early Childhood Project Intern will gain practical and hands-on experience with an understanding of nonprofit volunteer management. This position provides a well-rounded experience in networking, public relations, nonprofit work, volunteer management best practices, and project coordination.
 This intern will be part of the larger team to provide support to other areas of the organization as needed. This internship position will receive a $500 stipend to help cover costs related to the internship (food, housing, transportation), and college credit can be earned. In addition, Family Futures requires all staff and interns to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. This internship is to be completed in person, not virtually.
 This internship will run from January 13th, 2025 through May 2nd, 2025, and will have a mandatory orientation on January 9th, 2025 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm at the Family Futures’ office. This internship can also be extended into multiple internship periods ending in either April 2025 or August 2025. If interested in a longer internship period, please reach out to the hiring manager.
 Family Futures employees, volunteers, and interns serve as spokespersons and champions of Family Futures in the communities we serve. A position at Family Futures may entail the following: the use of a personal vehicle, lifting of boxes (roughly 25 lbs.), as well as attendance of community events outside of regularly scheduled hours. For any adaptations or accommodations for the above information, please reach out to the hiring manager. 
 
 Roles and Responsibilities
 <ul>
 <li>Support Family Futures programs and staff by coordinating day-to-day projects.</li>
 <li>Build relationships with current volunteers</li>
 <li>Aid in monthly program reporting, outcomes, and evaluation</li>
 <li>Implement and revise current policies and procedures related to current grants and programs as needed</li>
 <li>Assist with assembly, coordination, and deliveries of educational/developmental materials in the community</li>
 </ul> 
 
 Required Qualifications
 <ul>
 <li>Current college student or recent graduate</li>
 <li>Interest in nonprofits</li>
 <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li>
 <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>
 <li>Strong Microsoft Office skills</li>
 <li>Detail oriented</li>
 <li>Effective time management and organization, even with frequent interruptions</li>
 <li>Maintain confidentiality</li>
 <li>Strong relationship building skills</li>
 <li>Strong organizational and planning skills</li>
 <li>Ability to work autonomously</li>
 <li>Must be able to work in an office setting</li>
 <li>Willing to travel within the Greater Grand Rapids area including Kent Co as needed</li>
 <li>At least 15 hours per week</li>
 </ul> 
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 <ul>
 <li>Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills</li>
 <li>Experience coordinating large groups</li>
 <li>Experience managing volunteers and/or being a volunteer</li>
 <li>Ability to work in a variety of capacities</li>
 <li>Interest in early childhood education</li>
 <li>General base knowledge of child development/developmental milestones</li>
 </ul>
</div>


 Organization Description
 Family Futures’ mission is to shape a community in which all children are supported to reach their full potential. Our geographic focus is primarily Kent County with some services extending into other communities. We help children ages 0 through 5 by supporting parents, providing connections to resources and programs, and offering ways to monitor and enhance early childhood development. We believe in supporting our employees, volunteers, and interns to be successful as well. Family Futures offers a strength-based, learning-driven, quality improvement-based culture that celebrates equity and diversity and an opportunity to grow while making an impact in your community. Family Futures values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages individuals with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
 
  Job Overview
 The Early Childhood Project Intern will gain practical and hands-on experience with an understanding of nonprofit volunteer management. This position provides a well-rounded experience in networking, public relations, nonprofit work, volunteer management best practices, and project coordination.
 This intern will be part of the larger team to provide support to other areas of the organization as needed. This internship position will receive a $500 stipend to help cover costs related to the internship (food, housing, transportation), and college credit can be earned. In addition, Family Futures requires all staff and interns to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. This internship is to be completed in person, not virtually.
 This internship will run from January 13th, 2025 through May 2nd, 2025, and will have a mandatory orientation on January 9th, 2025 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm at the Family Futures’ office. This internship can also be extended into multiple internship periods ending in either April 2025 or August 2025. If interested in a longer internship period, please reach out to the hiring manager.
 Family Futures employees, volunteers, and interns serve as spokespersons and champions of Family Futures in the communities we serve. A position at Family Futures may entail the following: the use of a personal vehicle, lifting of boxes (roughly 25 lbs.), as well as attendance of community events outside of regularly scheduled hours. For any adaptations or accommodations for the above information, please reach out to the hiring manager.
 
  Roles and Responsibilities
 
  Support Family Futures programs and staff by coordinating day-to-day projects.
  Build relationships with current volunteers
  Aid in monthly program reporting, outcomes, and evaluation
  Implement and revise current policies and procedures related to current grants and programs as needed
  Assist with assembly, coordination, and deliveries of educational/developmental materials in the community
 
 
  Required Qualifications
 
  Current college student or recent graduate
  Interest in nonprofits
  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  Strong written and verbal communication skills
  Strong Microsoft Office skills
  Detail oriented
  Effective time management and organization, even with frequent interruptions
  Maintain confidentiality
  Strong relationship building skills
  Strong organizational and planning skills
  Ability to work autonomously
  Must be able to work in an office setting
  Willing to travel within the Greater Grand Rapids area including Kent Co as needed
  At least 15 hours per week
 
 
  Preferred Qualifications
 
  Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
  Experience coordinating large groups
  Experience managing volunteers and/or being a volunteer
  Ability to work in a variety of capacities
  Interest in early childhood education
  General base knowledge of child development/developmental milestones
 


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