Program Development Intern - YWCA Duluth
Program Development Intern
Applications due by Wednesday, November 4th
About the YWCA Duluth:
Our mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. A powerful and important mission that is shared by the other 100+ YWCA’s across the country. YWCA Duluth has been a feminist fixture in Duluth for 130 years. Throughout that long history YWCA Duluth has
transformed to meet the needs of each new generation of women and now gender expansive people.
Position Overview:
Young Leaders will intern for 15 weeks at 16 hours a week in the Building for Women office located at 32 E. 1st Street, with time off for breaks and holidays. You do not need to be in school to be a part of the Young Leaders Program. If your internship will also include college credit, we will support your required
learning objectives and classroom requirements.
The Program Development Intern will focus on creating and strengthening program and policy efforts that tie to the YWCA Duluth Mission of Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women.
Activities will depend on the timeframe of the internship, of which there are three:
● January - May
● June - August
● September - December
Full year or partial year internships are an option. The intern will work both independently and as a part of the YWCA Duluth Team. The schedule is negotiable and will be decided by the intern and supervisor collaboratively. Weekend and evening work is expected from time to time to help manage events and outreach. You will have your own workstation and computer.
Position Duties:
● Conduct research/analyze data on topics related to YWCA Duluth focus areas
● Develop program materials and systems
● Facilitate meetings, community conversations and/or interviews
● Grant writing and reporting
● Work on independent projects within the realms of immigrant support, childcare access, anti-racism work/events and more.
Policy Advocacy
● Assist with development of policy agendas and strategies for moving agenda forward
● Participate in meetings with legislators and advocate for policy agenda items
Young Leaders Program Components:
1. Paired with a local leader as a community mentor. You will meet with your mentor 2x’s a month for personal and professional leadership development and community connection.
2. Extra learning and professional growth opportunities to include internal and external training such as the women’s leadership conference.
Other
● Attend staff meetings and retreats
● Attend weekly intern meetings with supervisor
● Attend Second Annual Persimmon Powerbrunch on March, 2027. This is an expectation for all 2027 interns, no matter when the internship is planned for within the year.
● Attend liberation training when available throughout the year, no matter when the internship is planned for within the year. Training time is paid at $15 an hour.
● Support YWCA Duluth events which may require work in the evenings or weekends.
● Use Google Drive to keep content organized and Google calendar for communication and organization
Supervisor: depends on project
Compensation: Monthly stipend ($15/hr), mileage, and flexible schedule.
Learning Opportunities: Marketing and outreach, organizational and program development, budgeting creation and management, group facilitation, evaluation and research, policy development and policy advocacy.
How to Apply: Please send resume, 3 references and cover letter to Anna Birkhofer, Administrative Coordinator at anna@ywcaduluth.org. The positions are open until filled, with interviews being planned for early November 2026.
Feel free to reach out with any questions about the position, organization or application process. We are happy to answer!