Summer Internship Opportunity-Program and Contract Management

Children's Services of Palm Beach County (CSCPBC) Summer Internship Program
 

Now in its fourth year, CSCPBC has become a cornerstone of our talent development pipeline—offering students the chance to build practical skills, contribute to essential processes, and gain experience that strengthens their career trajectory.

Program Division Internship – Contract Management & Program Support – Two Positions Available
 

The Program Division is seeking two motivated undergraduate interns to support contract management, program monitoring, research, and administrative functions. This internship is ideal for students interested in public administration, human services, psychology, sociology, program evaluation, or community‑impact work.

What You’ll Do
• Assist with monitoring visits, including preparation, participation, and follow‑up
• Support contract development, assessment, and system refinement
• Help with administrative tasks, program material inventory, and meeting preparation
• Contribute to procurement activities for youth programming
• Provide support to Strategic Plan Implementation Teams
• Reconcile Continuous Improvement Initiative reports and assist with division meetings
• Shadow Program Officers during negotiations and contract execution on a Youth Programming Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Lead research on annual reports from PBC funders, CSCs, and Trusts

What You’ll Learn
• Contract management fundamentals
• Program monitoring and evaluation processes
• The CSC funding process and Program Division operations
• How a System of Care functions across agencies
• Professional communication, teamwork, and planning skills
• Networking with community partners and program staff

Qualifications
• Undergraduate student majoring in public administration, human services, psychology, sociology or a related field
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Interest in contract management and program operations
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks

Why Join CSCPBC
Interns gain meaningful exposure to the systems and programs that directly impact children and families in Palm Beach County. This role offers hands‑on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to observe real‑world program management, funding decisions, and community impact work.