If you’re looking for a fun and rewarding internship program, then Grandma’s House of Hope could be the perfect fit for you! Students will not only be able to gain practical, hands-on working experience, but will also see the direct impact of their efforts in people’s lives within the local community.


GHH is currently looking for WINTER/SPRING 2013 interns! To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and a completed intern application (available for download as a Word Document or a PDF) to info@grandmashouseofhope.org, along with which intern position(s) you are interested in.

BENEFITS OF BEING A GHH INTERN

GHH interns work on projects specifically pertaining to individual interests and/or coursework. Whether you’re an event intern implementing fundraising events, or a web intern improving our website, you will be given work in which you are passionate about. No coffee shop-runners here!

Be a part of a wonderful cause! Serve the local Orange County community!

GHH solely exists to serve Orange County women, children, and elderly in need. Interns will have the opportunity to see the impact that their work has on the lives of each GHH client. GHH partners with several other local non-profit organizations in the community. Aside from learning about the inner-workings of GHH, interns will have the opportunity to learn about the Orange County non-profit industry as a whole.

While GHH asks each of its interns to be committed for at least one school semester/quarter or summer session, we are extremely flexible about when and how you complete your hours each week. We want to work with you to accommodate your scheduling needs.

GHH seeks to build strong relationships with every person involved in the organization. Get to know other GHH staff and interns!

AVALIABLE POSITIONS

Technical Support Intern: Interns will have the opportunity to edit, update, and design various graphic projects. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the completion of the monthly e-newsletter, Working on templates for email marketing campaigns, Flyer creation, Web-related graphic edits.
• Help maintain and possibly improve the GHH website
• Improve SEO (search engine optimization)
• Assisting in the management of various social media/communication accounts including: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and ConstantContact

Desired skills: Comfortable with WordPress and technologically savvy.

Administrative Support/Human Resources Intern: Interns will provide administrative and HR support to the GHH staff at the business office. Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Standard office tasks including: copying, running errands, sending emails, answering phone calls, sealing envelopes, editing and creating documents, note-taking, and filing.
• Updating employee and volunteer/intern manual as needed.
• Verifying signed paperwork for employees, interns, and volunteers.
• Researching policies and procedures for various HR or legal practices.

Community Outreach/Event Planning Intern: Interns will work to develop relationships with community groups through events for volunteer and fundraising purposes. Interns will work closely with the event coordinator. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the planning of various events, including our annual: Festival of Hearts and Journey Through Hope and Healing.
• Assist in screening and placement of volunteers.
• Interact with possible vendors.
• Organize guest lists.
• Coordinate local business donations.
• Event marketing.

Workforce Development Intern: Interns will oversee the improving of client’s situation through HopeWorks! (workforce development program). Interns will be working one-on-one or in small groups with women of the transitional living program or adults of “motel families.” Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching Life skills
• Computer skills
• Job searching skills
• Writing workshops
• Educational opportunities
• And more!

Fundraising and Donor Relations Intern: Interns will work directly with the donor relations staff in learning the inner workings of our donor relations database. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Helping with donor thank-you letters.
• Organizing information to be entered into our database by the database manager.
• Assisting in fundraising campaigns.
• Identifying and contacting potential donors.

Case Management Intern: Interns will work directly with our GHH Case Manager in the daily operations of the in-office side of our Transitional Housing Program. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Organizing client files.
• Learning how to and completing intakes.
• Helping to evaluate client’s progress in the program.
• Drafting success stories to ultimately be presented to the Board of Directors.
• Assisting with any tasks delegated by Case Manager.

House Management Intern: Intern will work directly with one of GHH’s two House Managers in the daily operations of the in-home side of our Transitional Program. Duties will be fulfilled at one of our two North Orange County locations (to be disclosed upon acceptance into our internship program). Since intern will be working in-home with clients we require a female intern who is mature and can provide compassionate care while being professional and approachable. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with in-home intakes.
• Assisting the House Manager with any tasks she may delegate to you.
• After adequate training, completing overnight shifts.

Don’t see a position you’re interested in? Feel free to ask us about it—chances are we offer something very similar!

All positions are non-paid. Interns are asked to commit to a minimum of one semester/quarter (depending on school’s academic calendar). Upon internship completion, students may receive any applicable school credit as well as a letter of recommendation from the organization.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and a completed intern application (available for download as a Word Document or a PDF) to info@grandmashouseofhope.org, along with which intern position(s) you are interested in.