We are currently hiring for Spring 2027 internships.  Summer & Fall 2027 internship information will be available in February.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIPS

Marketing and Communication (open)

Position Summary: Supports the YMCA’s marketing initiatives through digital marketing, content creation and community outreach. This role assists in developing and distributing promotional materials, coordinating events and representing the YMCA at community functions. Responsibilities may include SEO-focused blog writing, photography, videography, graphic design and helping organize and document marketing processes to ensure consistent and effective brand communication.  Click here to view the full position description.  Location: Downtown Duluth

Philanthropic Development (open)

This role supports the Philanthropic Development Department by helping plan and execute the Annual Campaign strategy, grow and manage the individual donor base, and cultivate major gifts. It includes engaging and supporting volunteers, researching prospective donors, and potentially writing grant proposals and reports. The position also collaborates with Marketing and Communications to promote programs and coordinates special events.  Click here to view the full position description.  Location:  Downtown Duluth

INTERNSHIPS WORKING WITH YOUTH PROGRAMMING

Youth Development (open)

Position Summary: The Youth Development Intern supports youth & family programs that promote positive youth engagement, leadership, and personal growth. This role assists with program planning, and community outreach while gaining hands-on experience in youth services.  Click here to view the full position description.  Location(s): Duluth and/or Hermantown 

Early Childhood Field Experience (open)

Position Summary: Our field experiences are intended to give students a practical, hands-on experience in early childhood development. Students will assist our teachers and program directors with leading activities, preparing materials and supervising young children (typically ages birth-age 5) with evidence-based learning.  Click here to view opportunities.  Location Options: Duluth, Hermantown, Superior or Grand Marais

BUSINESS RELATED INTERNSHIPS

Non-Profit Accounting (open)

Position Summary: This internship is intended to give a student a practical, hands-on experience in the area of accounting. The intern will assist Finance personnel with financial matters, investments and information systems.  They will also have the opportunity to see and learn the business realities of administration and management in a non-profit organization.  To view the full job description, click here. Location: Downtown Duluth

Human Resources (open)

Position Summary: This internship is intended to give students a practical, hands-on experience in the area of human resources. The intern will assist HR personnel on various projects and will have the opportunity to see and learn the business realities of administration, management, and training of personnel in a non-profit organization. To view the full job description, click here.
Location: Downtown Duluth

Web Administration and Development (open)

Position Summary:  This position involves updating and creating a web access portal for a database management system connecting to a MySQL database, as well as monitoring wordpress sites. To view the full job description, click here.
Location: Downtown Duluth

History and Archives (open)

The Lake Superior YMCA is seeking a History & Archives Intern to research, document, and preserve the organization's history and its role in the community.
This internship is intended for a history student interested in public history, archival research, local history, nonprofit history, or historical documentation. The intern will begin the process of conducting a full-scale historical study of the Lake Superior YMCA, gathering and organizing primary-source materials, photographs, publications, newspaper articles and organizational records.
The eventual completed project will create a substantial historical record that can be used by the Y for educational programs, exhibits, publications, fundraising, community outreach, and future research.  Click here to view the full position description.  Location: Duluth
 

DESIGN YOUR OWN INTERNSHIP

Do you have an internship idea but don’t see it listed here?  Talk with us!  
We have a lot of flexibility at the Y and designing your own internship is a creative way to gain real-world experience and build a portfolio.  Click here for instructions on how to propose your idea.  This is a unique opportunity that aligns your career goals with the needs of the Y.

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