Internships with The Dragonfly Home

Thank you for your interest in an internship with The Dragonfly Home!

PLEASE NOTE: All internship positions at Dragonfly are currently filled. We recommend checking back for fall 2021 for the possibility of open positions.

Internship Opportunities by Department

We evaluate internships on a case-by-case basis, depending on the needs of each department at The Dragonfly Home. Internship opportunities vary widely by department, so make sure to check out the options below!

Administrative Department – All Positions Currently Filled

Intern duties include, for example:

  • Maintaining files
  • Helping build and maintain organizational systems
  • Assisting with development and fundraising
  • Research
  • Assisting with event planning

Duties may vary depending on each person’s qualification, background, and interests.

Preferred areas of study: Business, Organizational Communications, Non-profit Management

Communications Department – All Positions Currently Filled

Intern duties include, for example:

  • Assisting with Communications Department administration
  • Developing and scheduling social media posts
  • Assisting with creation of newsletters and other email communication
  • Creating multimedia projects

Duties may vary depending on each person’s qualification, background, and interests.

Preferred areas of study: Graphic design, Media production, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications

Direct Care Department – All Positions Currently Filled

IMPORTANT: Internships for this department should be applied for several months in advance to allow time for extensive training and screening process.

Intern opportunities include:

  • Service coordination
  • Case management assistance
  • Victim advocacy

Duties may vary depending on each person’s qualification, background, and interests.

Preferred areas of study: Social Work, Mental Health, Case Management

Requirements for Every Department:

1. Each department requires that interns participate in and complete the following:

  • Advocate Training (40+ hours) (facilitated by The Dragonfly Home on a quarterly basis)
  • Additional, department-specific training
  • Interview with and approval from respective Director
  • Background check (required for most positions)
  • A minimum commitment of 10 hours per week, primarily during daytime hours, unless you have prior arrangements with supervision.

2. Please send your resume to info@thedragonflyhome.org BEFORE submitting the form below! Please write in the subject line: <YOUR NAME> – RESUME

3. Fill in the Internship Application Form with as much detail as possible.