Internships
Internships at the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness
The CT Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH), is a statewide grassroots organization. In partnership with communities throughout the state, we create change through leadership, community organizing, advocacy and education. Our mission is to end homelessness in Connecticut.
Significant projects include research, grassroots organizing, communications and coalition development related to homelessness, economic security and affordable housing. Each placement has a staff supervisor/mentor who will oversee the work, which usually involves a good deal of variety and several projects. These internships are appropriate for those seeking academic credit, work experience and a collegial, flexible environment.
Internships at the CCEH are a good fit for undergraduate or graduate students interested in:
- Women’s Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- English
- Leadership
- Business/non-profit management
- Human Services
- Sociology
- Economics
Qualifications:
- Undergraduates, graduate students in good standing or recent graduates who are innovative thinkers, problem solvers and interested in solutions to prevent and end homelessness, economic security and affordable housing.
- Must have excellent work ethic, strong writing, research and/or design skills. Quantitative or design skills also a plus.
- Self‐starters comfortable in a small, non‐profit team with diverse constituencies.
- Backgrounds desired: sociology, public policy, political science, anthropology, women’s studies, urban planning, social work, communications, public administration, marketing, community organizing.
We accept applications for fall, spring and summer. Please submit to Tracy Helin:
- Cover letter
- Resume and
- 2-3 writing samples
- A completed application form