Program Coordinator Intern
Summer Internship Opportunity — Program Coordinator Intern
Organization: Entryway Columbus Location: Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid) Compensation: $15/hour Duration: Summer Internship | 240 Hours Total
Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Entryway Columbus is looking for a motivated Program Coordinator Intern to help individuals and families facing situational homelessness build stable careers and find lasting housing. This is a meaningful, hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in nonprofit operations, workforce development, employer engagement, and community outreach.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day program coordination and participant engagement
- Support intake follow-up, onboarding, and participant communication
- Track participant progress, training completion, and outcomes
- Assist with resume development, interview preparation, and job matching
- Track interviews, employer feedback, and hiring outcomes
- Research local multifamily job openings and maintain employer lists
- Support employer meetings, site visits, and hiring events
- Assist with outreach to community and referral partners
- Help coordinate training sessions, logistics, and materials
- Support volunteers, mentors, and presenters during events
- Assist with social media updates and participant success stories
- Maintain tracking systems and support data entry and reporting
- Provide general administrative and operational support
Qualifications
- Current college student or recent graduate in business, nonprofit management, social work, human resources, public administration, or a related field (all majors encouraged to apply)
- Interest in workforce development, nonprofit operations, or community engagement
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Excel, Canva, or CRM experience a plus
- Passion for supporting individuals who are situationally homeless or at risk of homelessness
Schedule & Requirements
This is a 240-hour hybrid internship with a flexible, coordinated schedule. Start date is dependent on candidate availability.
Please note: This internship includes a required weekly leadership seminar every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. Candidates must be available for these sessions for the duration of the internship. The first seminar is Tuesday, May 26 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM and attendance is mandatory. Some in-person meetings, training sessions, and events will also be required.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their resume to jgray@entrywaytalent.org. Please include "Program Coordinator Internship – Entryway Columbus" in the subject line. Questions are welcome at the same address.