Summer Intern

Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) is the country’s leading voice for child care, championing equitable access to affordable, high-quality care.  

CCAoA works with partners at the local, state and federal levels, including the United States Military and the Department of Defense, to make child care programs, policies and funding work better for children, families, child care providers and communities. 

CCAoA works in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to build the supply of healthy, nurturing and stable child care that helps families get to work, supports children’s development and learning and keeps our economy growing. CCAoA also delivers innovative, results-based services for families and child care providers; produces research; engages with the media, public and policymakers; and advances policies and mobilizes action that promotes understanding of and increased investment in a high-quality child care system. To learn more, visit our website. Follow CCAoA on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.       

Summary of Position: Departments at Child Care Aware of America offer professional internships that are designed to provide on-the-job training and experience to recent college students/graduate students. Engages in various work assignments, projects, and activities that are structured to enable the intern to gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform at a professional level. The intern will have the opportunity to learn and enhance projects and assignments while working closely with Child Care Aware of America team members.

Work Location: Candidates must reside in local Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C., metropolitan areas. Interns work 32 hours per week, Monday-Thursday onsite in Arlington, VA.

Internship Duration: The nine-week summer internship program will begin June 1, 2024, through August 2, 2024. 

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional assistance, under the supervision of a CCAoA staff person, as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the unit.
• Undertakes and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within the area of expertise.
• Interacts directly with colleagues, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems.
• Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from professional staff persons in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
• As appropriate to the position and as specified by unit management, may conduct original research, and prepare reports based on findings, including recommendations or alternative proposals for action and assigned projects.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate (or graduate) student majoring in a related study of the department internship (i.e. Finance & Accounting, Policy and Advocacy, Fundraising and Development, IT & Digital Services
• Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described.
• Follow verbal and written plans and technical instructions with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.

Internship Eligibility:

Students who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for the Summer Internship Program:

1. Currently enrolled at an accredited college, university, or community college.
2. Student must be in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.
3. Ability to provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.

How to Apply:

A completed application packet must include the following documents. All documents must be submitted at one time.

• CCAoA Online Application (Visit our job board to apply directly for the position-https://childcareaware.bamboohr.com/careers/300)
• Copy of unofficial transcript
• Attach your current resume and cover letter stating why you are interested in being an intern at CCAoA, what you hope to learn during the summer, and the specific area of interest (1) Finance, Accounting, Contracts (2) Development Fundraising (3) Information Technology/Digital Services (4) Policy and Advocacy (5) Military Programs
• For questions or comments email: humanresources@childcareaware.org (In the email subject line type “Summer Internship”)