Description

Are you interested in building a career in Human Resources and gaining hands-on experience in a mission-driven organization? The Summit Area YMCA is seeking a Human Resources Intern to support our HR team with projects that enhance employee communication, engagement, and operational efficiency.

This internship offers the opportunity to learn how HR supports a large nonprofit workforce while gaining practical experience with HR systems, employee communications, records management, and organizational initiatives that support our staff and strengthen our community.

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

• You are studying Marketing, Communications, Media, Business, or a related field and want hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing.
• You enjoy creating content for social media, whether that’s graphics, photos, short videos, or written posts.
• You are creative and curious, and like finding new ways to tell stories through digital content.
• You are comfortable using tools like Canva, Google Workspace, or social media platforms and enjoy learning new tools.
• You are organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• You enjoy working collaboratively with a team while also taking ownership of projects.
• You are interested in using marketing to support a mission-driven organization that strengthens the community.

What You’ll Do:

As a Marketing Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the YMCA’s marketing and communications efforts. You will work closely with the Marketing team to help promote programs, events, and the Y’s mission in the community.

During your internship, you will:

• Create and design social media graphics, posts, and digital content to promote YMCA programs and events
• Assist with writing blog articles, press releases, and announcements that highlight the Y’s community impact
• Support the creation of marketing materials for print and digital campaigns
• Help capture and organize photos and videos from programs, events, and activities
• Assist with basic photo and video editing for use in marketing materials
• Post and update community event listings and promotional content online
• Help maintain and organize the marketing photo, video, and creative asset library
• Collaborate with staff across departments to gather stories, program highlights, and content ideas
• Contribute creative ideas to help increase engagement and awareness of YMCA programs

Salary & Benefits

Pay for this role is $20.00 per hour. This is a seasonal position for Summer 2026, scheduled for 8-10 weeks at approximately 20-25 hours per week (June–August).

Seasonal employees at the Summit Area YMCA receive a complimentary YMCA membership during their employment.

Internship Program Information

This internship is funded through the New Jersey Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program, an initiative designed to support paid internship opportunities for college students and recent graduates across New Jersey.

Candidates selected for this internship may be asked to provide additional information required by the program to confirm eligibility.

At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.

Requirements

• Proficiency with PC platform, Microsoft Office, Google Suite 
• Adequate understanding of social media platforms and trends
• Strong listening skills, written and oral communication skills, with a focus on communicating the Y’s impact, cause and mission
• Possess good customer service etiquette, strong interpersonal skills and receives feedback and direction well with high emotional maturity
• Commitment to excellence, high standards and quality work
• Eager to learn and bring innovative ideas to the team
• An independent, resourceful worker who also works well collaborating in a team environment
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects, priorities and meet deadlines, often with quick turnaround times
• Follow Y-USA brand guidelines and advocate for the brand as a marketing representative

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency with Graphic Design programs such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
• A strong creative eye for design and visual aesthetics. Understanding of color theory, spatial design, etc.
• Photography and/or Video production and video-editing skills

Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program – Eligibility

• Current NJ undergraduate student
• Current NJ graduate student
• Recent NJ college graduate: must have graduated less than one year prior to start of the internship experience (May 2025-May 2026 graduates)
• A current undergraduate student who is a permanent NJ resident

About the Summit Area YMCA:

We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. Part of a world-class organization, we are one of the area’s leading nonprofits, that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. The Summit Area YMCA is committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.