Graham Windham Internship Opportunity – NYC Seasonal Internship for Credit

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ABOUT US

Graham Windham has pioneered programs for New York City’s children, families and communities since 1806. With an annual operating budget of $55 million – of which close to 90% goes directly toward programs – we provide youth and family programs at 11 community-based sites in Harlem, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Westchester. Services include family foster care, adoption, foster care prevention through family strengthening, mental and behavioral health, parenting supports, afterschool, and youth development. Graham Windham employs approximately 450 full-time and 200 part-time/on-call staff and manages over 1,500 volunteers and supporters who come to together to help 5,000 young New Yorkers and their families thrive each year.

In addition, Graham Windham oversees The Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District (GGUFSD) that is located on our campus and provides a year-round K-12 educational program for over 200 students. The GGUFSD is a fully accredited public school district offering comprehensive elementary, middle and secondary special education programs in small classes leading to a high school diploma.

HISTORY

In 1806, at a time when our country offered little protection to children, a group of women – including Isabella Graham and Eliza Hamilton, among America’s earliest philanthropists – opened New York City’s first private orphanage, which endures today as Graham Windham.

MISSION & PILLARS

In full partnership with families and communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference with children, youth and families who are overcoming some of life’s most difficult challenges and obstacles, by helping to build a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world.

INTERNSHIPS

Graham Windham is interested in recruiting motivated men and women to engage in internship opportunities.

An internship with our agency is an opportunity to enhance your current skills and to learn about the child welfare system in New York City.

We strive to match the services, structure and culture of our programs and departments with the skills, interests, and time availability of interns. Most of our internships are unpaid; however some schools offer course credit.

THE BENEFITS OF INTERNING AT GRAHAM WINDHAM

Interning with Graham Windham is a win-win. We move our work forward and interns acquire hands-on experience which supplements classroom theory.  Here are some of the many other benefits of interning with us:

  • a valuable addition to your resume
  • exposure to a variety of professional networks
  • inside knowledge about the day-to-day operations of a non-profit organization
  • learn about child welfare issues which impact New York’s communities

WHO WE SEEK

  • Are you motivated?
  • Can you work independently?
  • Are you flexible?
  • Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of kids and families in NYC??
  • Can you commit to at least one semester?
  • Are you open to a challenge? 

If you answered YES to these questions, we would love for you to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

The intern will assist with the execution of several projects connected to the organization’s services, business operations and day to day responsibilities. Internship opportunities are available in the following programs:

· Family Foster Care

· Adoption

· Preventive Services

· Mental & Behavioral Health Services

· Afterschool & Youth Development

· Finance

· Human Resources

· Program Performance & Planning

· Information Technology

· Development

· The Graham School

Minimum Qualifications:

· B.A./B.S Degree from an accredited college or university.

· Can commit to at least one semester (Summer, Fall and/or Spring)

· Minimum of 20 hours per week

· Must be highly computer and technology- savvy (all Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, Access)

Demonstrated possession of the following key competencies: 

· Critical Thinking Skills

· Detailed Oriented

· Deadline Driven

· Self-Starter

· Organized

· Motivated

· Proven ability to multi-task

· Strong (Written and Verbal) Communication Skills

· Strong Interpersonal Skills

· Willingness to learn and openness to professional growth.

 

Unpaid Internship. Academic Credits could be granted.

 

In response to the current state of affairs (related to COVID-19) and in exercising safe and professional social practices, Graham has transitioned our interviewing and onboarding processes to a virtual platform. Additionally, with the exception of mission essential roles that require limited travel, we have also expanded our existing “flexible workspace” arrangements options to provide opportunities to work fully remotely as we continue to navigate these unprecedented times.

 

Contact Marcella McKoy (MCKOYM@GRAHAM-WINDHAM.ORG) in our Human Resources department for more information.