Position Title: Marketing & Communications Intern (30 hrs/wk)

Organization Name: Community Foundation of Lorain County

Position reports to: Brittany Lovett, Marketing and Communications Officer

9080 Leavitt Road, Elyria

Organization Description:

The Community Foundation of Lorain County has been connecting people who care with causes that matter in our community since 1980. The Community Foundation is a public foundation with income from endowment funds contributed by individuals, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations. The Community Foundation is an open and inclusive anchor institution that works to improve the quality of life for those living and working in Lorain County, Ohio. It responds to the changing needs of the community by making grants to local non-profit organizations and giving scholarships to help local students.

Position Summary:

During the summer the Marketing and Communications Intern will assist in planning and executing multiple events including the Community Foundation’s Annual Meeting and Scholarship Celebration. Our intern will also help build the toolkit for our 12-hour crowdfunding campaign called Connect to a Cause. The toolkit will include social media graphics, press releases, video tutorials, etc.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sending emails
• Making phone calls
• Attending meetings
• Collaborating internally and externally
• Exploring each department at the Community Foundation
• Speaking with community members, non-profit partners, and donors from around the community.

Basic Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Some graphic design (Canva)
• basic photography
• Understanding and experience with social media, outside of personal use.

Typical Working Conditions:

Traditional week during normal business hours (M-F, 8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), flexible around schedule.

The Community Foundation of Lorain County deeply values the power of diversity and the benefits of inclusion.  We will operate in a manner that embraces diversity as an asset.  We serve everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic level or gender.

VISIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY WEBSITE HERE

Position Title: Youth Summer Camp Facilitator (20-25 hrs/wk)

Organization Name: El Centro de Servicios Sociales, Inc.

Hours:  Monday- Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. (20 per week Monday -Thursday flexible to meet student schedule)

Position reports to: Monica Snipes – 231 Go! Middle School Project Director/Youth Services Director

Organization Description: 

El Centro is a  Bilingual/Bicultural advocacy organization specializing in serving the Latino community. Our mission is to enhance the socio-economic status of the greater Lorain County community by providing essential social, educational, cultural and community development services.

231 Go! is a middle-school collaborative that’s mission is to create the community framework, alignment and strategy that will help our community measurably improve the odds that all youth will be academically successful, ready for work, college and life. Our overarching goal is to ensure that youth are motivated to learn, engaged in learning, working on positive self concepts and playing useful roles in the community.

Position Summary:

Under the direction and daily supervision of the 231 Go! Project Coordinator, the Youth Summer Camp Facilitators and Group Workers will be responsible for facilitating and leading enrichment programming for elementary and middle age students. They will work in collaboration with key staff members and partnering agencies towards providing high quality educational & career exploration experiences as well as recreational and social growth experiences for participants in creative ways and have some fun while engaging with the students. Your goal is to work with young people in a variety of capacities contingent upon the youth’s interests and passion. This position will require someone who has an interest in leading, teaching, coaching, listening to, and inspiring young people to help them make gains in their academic and social development and become involved members of their community.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supporting Main and Partner Agencies during afterschool, summer and occasional weekend activities for youth
• Tutoring and mentoring middle school age students in small groups and one-on-one (especially English Language Learners)
• Planning and leading special enrichment activities for youths (such as arts and crafts, dance,
service learning, sports, etc.).
• Assisting the Project Director in program administration (identifying and recruiting eligible
students for the program, program development, forming new organizational relationships, etc.)

Basic Skills Proffered: This position is ideal for those studying Education, Childhood Development, Social Work, Counseling, Nonprofit Administration, Psychology, or Spanish.

Physical Demands (if applicable): Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Typical Working Conditions

• 1:9 group sizes
• Indoor and Outdoor Activities
• Our Agency and its partners do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin
  (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

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Position Title: Communications Intern  (20 hrs/wk)

Organization Name: Elyria Community Partnership

Position reports to: Monét Roberts, Executive Director

200 Middle Avenue, Elyria

Organization Description: 

Elyria Community Partnership is a nonprofit organization developed to revitalize the city of Elyria including downtown and its neighborhoods, respecting the history of the city and improving the quality of life for residents. The organization seeks to ensure that Elyria is a thriving, racially equitable, vibrant, economically growing community with quality and affordable housing and a vibrant downtown.

Position Summary:

This part-time position at 20 Hours a week would serve as a Communications Intern. This intern will help promote events and communicate with vendors and partners throughout the community for the summer. With the potential to carry on through September 2024.

Essential Job Functions:

The communications intern is responsible for assisting senior employees with various communication-based tasks. Their duties might include clerical tasks but also helping design and create visual content, such as blog posts or videos, doing social media analytics, and helping plan and run events (such as Third Thursday, Movie Nights, Farmers Market, and More).

Basic Skills Proffered:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience with social media platforms, passion for Lorain County (preferred the City of Elyria), people skills, excellent management or organizational skills, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and tasks, knowledge of graphic design or canva, a preferred student in Communications, English, or Creative degrees.

Physical Demands (if applicable): Ability to carry or lift supplies needed for events

Typical Working Conditions

This position will work at both outdoor events and within the Elyria Community Partnerships Office. Non-traditional hours will be required.

Hear about the Elyria Community Partnership Intern Position from MonÉt Roberts, Executive Director.

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Position Title: FAVA Summer Intern (20 hrs/wk)

Organization Name: Firelands Association for the Visual Arts

Position reports to: Kathleen Jackson, Executive Director

39 South Main Street, STE 210, Oberlin

Organization Description: 

Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA) is a nonprofit art gallery and art education center located in downtown Oberlin, Ohio. Our mission is to foster creativity and community by exhibiting contemporary visual art, educating people of all ages, and strengthening cultural awareness throughout our community.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a passionate intern to join our team and contribute to the vibrant arts community we’ve cultivated over the past 44 years.

Essential Job Functions:

• Our 2024 intern will work with the Education Director in organizing and coordinating art classes and camps, help facilitate educational programs for diverse age groups, and work to gather post-class data from participants for future program improvement.
• Our intern will also work with the Gallery Director in preparation for exhibitions and engage with artists and visitors during gallery events.
• In addition, our intern will help with our community mural program, outreach programming, as well as marketing and other light office work as needed.

Basic Skills Proffered:

The ideal candidate will have passion for the arts; have excellent organizational and multitasking skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to work both independently as collaboratively within a team, and be willing to learn. Computer skills are a plus.

Physical Demands (if applicable): Some bending/lifting of up to 25 pounds is occasionally needed.

Typical Working Conditions: We are a casual workplace and all staff are encouraged to dress comfortably.

VISIT FAVA WEBSITE HERE

Position Title: Summer Intern

Organization Name: Lorain County Free Clinic

Position reports to: Kathleen Janda, Director of Operations

Organization Description:

Civic leaders and the medical community, with the support of local churches, founded a “temporary” program in 1986 to address the needs of the medically underserved, or those falling through the gaps in our healthcare system. With the support of volunteer doctors, nurses and other caregivers, the Lorain County Free Clinic staff provides primary health care, preventive care, chronic disease management, medical tests, specialty referrals, prescription assistance and health education to low-income individuals and families.

Position Summary:   

Seeking a student interested in learning the administrative, outreach, and other aspects of our organization. Student will work throughout our agency aiding in work with our community garden, outreach/outreach events, and general administrative office duties. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in working with or adjacent to the medical community, or someone considering entering the medical field in some capacity.

 Essential Job Functions:   

• Communicating with Free Clinic staff & partners
• Working in Microsoft suite
• Working in multiple environments (outdoors, on-site office environment, off-site events) and will require some travel for outreach event participation
• Other duties as decided based on chosen students strengths

Basic Skills Preferred:

Basic skills that are helpful are comfortable in an office setting, comfortable outdoors, public speaking, solid verbal and written communication skills, creativity, problem solving, a positive attitude and willing to learn.

Physical Demands (if applicable):

Typical Working Conditions:

Multi-location environment including office and outdoor settings, off-site events, and some Lorain County travel.

VISIT LORAIN COUNTY FREE CLINIC WEBSITE HERE

Position Title: Collections & Education Intern (30 hrs/wk)

Organization Name: Lorain County Historical Society

Position reports to: Kerri Broome, Executive Director

284 Washington Avenue, Elyria

Organization Description:

The Lorain County Historical Society collects, preserves, and shares the history of Lorain County to educate and inspire present and future generations.

Position Summary:   

The Collections & Education Intern will gain hands-on experience in fundamental work that provides learning opportunities to explore a variety of operations at LCHS’s museums. In Summer 2024, LCHS will offer a special traveling exhibit for the Lorain County Bicentennial. This student intern will have a key role in facilitating the display of the exhibit throughout Lorain County. This job will include some time outside of normal business hours.

Essential Job Functions:   

• Giving tours of The Hickories Museum
• Inventorying and organizing artifacts for the LCHS collection
• Researching and creating content for social media
• Promoting LCHS at community events
• Keeping the calendar for the Lorain County Bicentennial exhibit, setting up and taking down the exhibit, and staffing the exhibit when it is on display

Basic Skills Preferred:

• Desire to pursue a career in a history or museum-related field or an interest in history
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Physical Demands (if applicable):

Ability to walk up stairs; ability to lift 35 lbs

Typical Working Conditions:

At LCHS museums plus off-site at community events.

Learn about the Intern Position with the Lorain Historical Society.

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Position Title: Engagement Intern (30 hrs/wk)

Organization Name: Lorain County Urban League

Position reports to: Achilles Morales; Director of Education and Youth Development

Organization Description: 

The Urban League’s mission is to empower African Americans and underserved people to thrive through direct service, collaboration, and advocacy. Our vision is to create a pathway for clients to increase their income, secure housing, and become financially stable using a holistic coaching approach to deliver housing, employment, financial, and educational services. For 44 years the Lorain County Urban League has worked in a variety of ways to strengthen and support the local African American community. Founded in 1978, the Lorain County Urban League is devoted to empowering African Americans and other disadvantaged groups to enter the economic and social mainstream. From its earliest days in the civil rights movement, through years of partnership with government and public agencies, the Lorain County Urban League has been a beacon of hope and a catalyst for change in Lorain County.

Position Summary:   

The Lorain County Urban League is seeking a passionate and dedicated Civic Engagement Intern to join our team. The intern will play a crucial role in promoting civic participation, voter engagement, and community empowerment. The selected candidate will work both in the community and in an office setting, engaging directly with residents, hosting workshops, and collecting valuable data to measure the impact of civic engagement initiatives.

 Essential Job Functions:   

• Direct Voter Engagement:
  • Engage with community members to promote voter registration and participation.
  • Conduct outreach efforts to raise awareness about upcoming elections and voting rights.
•  Workshops on Voting Rights, Advocacy, and Local Government Interaction:
  • Design and host workshops to educate community members on voting rights, advocacy strategies, and effective interaction with local government.
  • Provide resources and information to empower individuals to become informed and engaged citizens.
• Community Service around Literacy:
  • Facilitate community service projects focused on literacy improvement.
  • Collaborate with local organizations to organize events promoting literacy within the community.
• Data Collection and Analysis:
  • Collect data on people’s attitudes regarding voting and community engagement in local government.
  • Analyze collected data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Reporting and Impact Assessment:
  • Prepare regular reports on the impact of civic engagement initiatives.
  • Present findings to the organization and community stakeholders, highlighting the positive outcomes and areas for growth.
• Community Presence:
  • Work within the community, attending events and meetings to promote civic engagement.
  • Collaborate with local organizations and community leaders to enhance the Urban League’s presence.
• Office-Based Tasks:
  • Assist with administrative tasks related to civic engagement initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation of outreach efforts and community engagement activities.

Basic Skills Preferred:

• Basic understanding of Google products (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Genuine interest in learning about community issues and social justice.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in diverse settings.
• Flexibility to work outside and in an office setting as needed.
  Comfortability with in historical civil rights agency

Physical Demands (if applicable):

Must be able to lift 40lbs

Typical Working Conditions:

Indoor office environment with potential for outdoor of off-site events as needed.

VISIT LORAIN COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE WEBSITE HERE

Position Title: Lorain Port Authority Intern Position (30 hrs/wk)

Organization Name: Lorain Port & Finance Authority

Position reports to: Kelsey Leyva Smith, Office Manager

319 Black River Lane, Lorain

Organization Description:

A local government agency focused on economic development, waterborne commerce and enhancing the public’s access to Lorain’s beautiful waterways.

Position Summary:

The Intern will play an integral role in day-to-day operations by manning the front office Monday-Thursday 8:30-4:30p and acting as our public liaison in this fast-paced, seasonal opportunity.

Essential Job Functions:

• Answer phone and customer questions
• send emails
• process mail and packages
• sell tickets
• coordinate rentals/reservations
• create and distribute a digital newsletter
• opening purchase orders for goods or services
• create marketing materials

Basic Skills Preferred:

• Outlook
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Canva
• Constant Contact
• familiarity with phone systems
• self-motivated
• positive attitude

Physical Demands (if applicable): Walking, lifting/moving boxes containing products or files

Typical Working Conditions: Indoor office with air conditioning and lots of natural light. Some days will involve being out on our various sites (Black River Landing, Riverside Park, Mile-Long Pier, etc.), and at least one day will involve a good amount of walking for an Independence Day project. We also have a goose dog, Lil, who is in the office daily 8:30-4:30p.

VISIT LORAIN PORT AND FINANCE AUTHORITY WEBSITE HERE

Position Title: Leadership Lorain County Summer Intern (20-30 hrs/wk)

Organization Name: Leadership Lorain County

Position reports to: Margarita Padua, President & CEO, Sylvia Lyons, Programs and Executive Assistant

1206 East Broad Street, Elyria

Position Summary:

The student will work with Program Supervisor to aid in facilitation of the summer program, perform HR duties, and assume a leadership role within the summer program. Student will also work with additional Leadership Staff on programs and events, as well as have the opportunity to attend meetings and events along with staff. As the Lead Intern this student will travel to all intern sites, meet with supervisors and students, act as a mentor to any students within the program, and help to build awareness of the LLCIP summer program within the community.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support the Intern Program Director and LLC staff in the development, implementation and management of all intern program related events, including corresponding with participants and vendors.
• Support the Intern Program Director and LLC staff in the development, implementation and management of upcoming Leadership Lorain County programing and events, such as the Annual Golf Outing, Signature Class, and Youth programing.
• Compose, type, proofread and edits correspondence, marketing/communications materials, and other materials as needed to ensure accuracy and completion
• Perform routine office procedures including printing, emailing, answering phones, and other duties as assigned.
• Will be required to travel for site visits, both with supervisor and independently.

Basic Skills Preferred –

• Microsoft Office – Social Media Knowledge
• Team Player – Ability to work individually & as a team member
• People Person – Desire to learn about the community
• Positive attitude
• effective oral/written communication skills
• ability to learn
• outgoing personality
• organized and timely with deadlines
• problem solving
• desire to take initiative and get tasks done

Ideal students for this position would include second year LLCIP students, those interested in Human Resources, Business, Non-Profit, or Communications. Additional hours may be available for students proficient in marketing, social media management, or digital media.

Position: LLC “Geek Squad” Lead/Member

Location: Possibility to work remotely while meeting with supervisor weekly. Position may also include some travel to record digital media or photography.
Phone: 440-281-8535
Website: www.leadershiploraincounty.com

Basic Job Duties – The student(s) will work with Leadership and partner agencies to build traffic across their social media spectrum. Basic job duties will be to research, plan, create, and schedule posts regarding upcoming events, theme # days, holiday posts and others as determined by the agencies. Also included in basic duties will be the overseeing of all social media and marketing material relating to the chosen summer intern project, all intern activities for the summer, and promotion of any fund-raising opportunities throughout the program.

Basic Skills Preferred – Positive attitude, effective oral/written communication skills, ability to learn, outgoing personality, organized and timely with deadlines, problem solving, and desire to take initiative and get tasks done! Knowledge of social media is a must, but interested student(s) need not be pursuing a marketing degree to apply. Willingness to learn new skills, a creative eye and enjoyment of a broad scope of topics is a must. Knowledge of design software and/or online platform Canva is a plus.

“Geek Squad” – 10-20 hrs/wk

Student will be expected to work with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok. Graphic design knowledge is a plus, but not required. Most information needed can be created in app or with utilization of free resources such as Canva.

Position Title: Education Marketing Coordinator  (20-30 hrs/wk)

Organization Name: Natural Stone Institute

Position reports to: Aaron Dahnke, Education Director

Works closely with: Membership Sales Manager, Marketing Director

380 E. Lorain Street, Oberlin

Organization Description: 

The Natural Stone Institute is a trade association representing every aspect of the natural stone industry. The current membership exceeds 2,000 members in over 50 countries. The association offers a wide array of technical and training resources, professional development opportunities, regulatory advocacy, and networking events. Two prominent publications—the Dimension Stone Design Manual and Building Stone Magazine—raise awareness within the natural stone industry and in the design community for best practices and uses of natural stone.

The association serves as the authoritative source for safety and technical standards and information regarding the use of natural stone. It operates an industry accreditation program and two prestigious awards programs, as well as a continuing education program for architects and designers.

The Natural Stone Institute was formed in 2018 as a merger of the Marble Institute of America and the Building Stone Institute.  The Building Stone Institute was formed in 1894 as the International Cut Stone Contractors and Quarrymen’s Association; the name was changed to the Building Stone Institute in 1955. Established in 1903 as the National Association of Marble Dealers, the Marble Institute of America officially formed in 1944, when the association merged with the National Association of Marble Producers. In 1962, the National Association of Marble Builders merged with MIA.

Position Summary:

The Natural Stone Institute is currently searching for an Education Engagement and Development intern to help with development, implementation and outreach for the Natural Stone Institute education and accreditation programs.  The intern’s duties will include help with development of educational products, targeting research and sponsor cultivation.  At the end of this internship, interns should have a better understanding of out an association educational program runs, how to develop and promote educational products and how to fund associated programs.

• Regional education & virtual events:
  • Understand and be able to explain benefits of event attendance
  • Assist assemble marketing messages for events
  • Conduct research online to identify companies in a target area
  • Conduct phone and email outreach to potential attendees
  • Work with membership department to add prospects to database
  • Assist coordinate the virtual event platform (gotowebinars): pre-session set-up, planning, use, etc.
  • Assist create follow-up messages to attendees
• If candidate is bilingual (speaks / writes Spanish):
  • Research and solicit company lists for Spanish speaking stone companies
  • Assist with a marketing program to said companies
  • Contribute to translation of key marketing messages
• Product Development
  • Research, develop and produce webpage updates
  • Research, develop and produce e-blast to target markets
  • Interview members for promotional and education pieces
  • Update and develop educational courses in Online University
• Fundraising Role
  • Build target list
  • Develop program outreach and cultivation messaging for sponsors
  • Utilize sales funnel to attract members to key programs

Desired Skills:

• Student studying marketing, communications, business or social sciences.
• MS office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Good communication skills
• Enjoys working in a fun and productive work environment

Hear about the Intern Position with the Natural Stone Institute from Aaron Dahnke, Education Director in the video below.

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Position Title: Summer Intern (20 hrs/wk)

Organization Name: Neighborhood Alliance

Position reports to: Roxanne Krauth, HR Manager

265 Washington Avenue, Elyria

Organization Description: 

Neighborhood Alliance has been compassionately caring for the community since 1927. We are helping our community grow stronger by caring for our clients’ most basic needs. We provide emergency shelter, homeless outreach, daily meal delivery, nutrition services including an emergency food pantry and socialization activities for seniors, childcare and child enrichment programs, and access to family support programs such as Help Me Grow for those in need. We are empowering the people of our community with the tools to create a better life for themselves. With our inspired mission of strengthening neighborhoods, we continue to expand programs and services to address the diverse and changing needs of families and individuals in Northeast Ohio.

Position Summary:

Interns will gain exposure to all aspects of non-profit management including human resources, marketing, finance, fund development and operations. In addition, Interns can choose a project or a program from within our organization in which to spend their summer. Programs include Child Enrichment, Family Support, Senior Enrichment and Shelter and Emergency Services. Specific responsibilities will depend on the program or area of interest of the intern. Internships are customized based on intern interests and agency project availability.

Interested Interns will be evaluated and selected student will be working within their field of study. Students interested in social work, education, marketing, non-profit management, business, or sociology would be good fits within organization.

Essential Job Functions:

Meet with staff and learn about the various areas of non-profit management. Communicate with staff members and clients in a positive professional manner. Other tasks will depend on the intern and the assigned program or area of responsibility.

Basic Skills Proffered:

Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands (if applicable):

Interns should be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made if needed.

Typical Working Conditions

Most hours are spent in an office type environment but may also be spent in our programs. As such, the intern will interact with various clients.

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Position Title: Human Resources Intern (20 hrs/wk)

Organization Name: The LCADA Way

Position reports to: Bethany Goers, CHRO

2115 West Park Drive, Lorain

Organization Description: 

The LCADA Way is a private, non-profit organization that has been a proven leader in recovery since 1981. We deliver innovative, outcome-driven programs with an individualized approach to addiction and mental health treatment, education, prevention and recovery support services for residents in Lorain, Medina and surrounding counties.

Our unique approach – centered around Leadership, Compassion, Awareness, Dedication & Advocacy – is tailored to be gender and culturally appropriate based on individual customer needs.

We currently provide a full array of services including over 40 different types of alcohol, drug and gambling addiction treatment and prevention services as well as mental health services.

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Intern provides support to the Human Resources Department. This position assists with various aspects of the employment life cycle and coordination of staff events.

Essential Job Functions:

Will accept candidates pursuing any of the following educational fields: Human Resources, Business Administration, Nonprofit Administration, Marketing, or Communications

• Assists with coordination of Human Resource functions including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and engagement
• Assists with processing and maintenance of confidential personnel files through HRIS database or other storage systems
• Assists with maintenance of tracking systems for staff required licenses, certifications, trainings and performance reviews; coordinates with other HR positions to ensure staff compliance
• Assists with recruitment functions, including reviewing resumes, screening applicants, and scheduling interviews
• Assists with the performance of personnel and confidential file audits to ensure all required employee documentation is collected and maintained
• Assists with new employee orientation and onboarding functions
• Compiles various onboarding and benefit packets
• Provides assistance to staff-led committees and activities
• Assists with employee engagement activities and employee events
• Assists with various research and/or special projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

Basic Skills Proffered:

• Familiarity with Human Resources and/or Organizational Leadership concepts
• Knowledge of basic human resource functions and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple assignments
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of MS Office Suite and databases
• Ability to effectively work with diverse populations

Educational Requirements: Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution of higher learning in Human Resources, Business, Nonprofit or a related field.

Typical Working Conditions

Professional office environment; exposure to computer screens; work closely with others; sitting for prolonged periods of time; may be required to stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and lift and move objects up to 35 pounds, such as records and boxes; manual dexterity required. Maintain mental capacity that permits making sound judgments regarding work and have regular attendance. The employee is expected to adhere to all agency policies and procedures.

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Common Ground Floating Camp Councilor Position

Common Ground – the Cindy Nord Center for Renewal has over 25 years of experience providing innovative programs focusing on Conscious Living for people of all ages to nurture and challenge their mind, body, and spirit. Conscious Living is about being connected to each other and nature, as well as being resilient to life’s challenges, while realizing one’s full potential.

Located on 30 wooded acres in Oberlin, OH, Common Ground is the home to summer day camps for youth, adult team-building programs, and custom-designed seminars. We have a top-rated zipline canopy tour open to the public, the proceeds from which are reinvested in our youth programs.

We are looking for Camp Counselors to join our team this summer! Are you an enthusiastic and friendly person that loves working with diverse groups of young people in a natural outdoor setting?  Day Camp Counselors are responsible for the well-being of an assigned group of campers, guiding them through daily activities and fostering a sense of cooperation, respect, and community.

Essential Job Functions of Camp Counselors:         

• Supervise or assist with a group of 10 – 15 children between the ages of 6 – 15 years old.
• Create a sense of belonging and community with all campers.
• Create, plan, conduct, and/or assist with various day camp activities in alignment with weekly camp themes and philosophy to execute during the group’s scheduled Team Time.
• Guide assigned campers from one Specialty Area/Activity to the next ensuring a safe and timely transition.
• Serve as the person primarily responsible for assigned camper’s well-being.

Potential Leadership Lorain County Intern Projects:

Please note that up to two projects will be selected and project assignments are based on the candidate and their assigned camp role.

• Help plan and coordinate camp activities.
• Serve as Bus Counselor for the duration of the summer.  You’ll ride one of the Bus Routes in the mornings and afternoons while being responsible for the campers’ well-being.
• Create, plan and coordinate Camp Kindness Day activities for campers and counselors.
• A project of the candidate’s creation that is in alignment with Common Ground’s Mission, Camp Philosophy, and Standards.  To work in conjunction with their assigned Camp Directors.

Basic Skills Preferred:

• Desire to work with children outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to work with a diverse population/age groups and relate.
• Ability to accept verbal and written direction, guidance, and supervision.
• Enthusiastic, kind, sense of humor children can join in on, patient, and can remain calm and collected while facing stressful situations.
• Self-motivated and willing to step in when there’s a need to be fulfilled within reason.
• Efficient group communication skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete the appropriate Summer Camp Training.

Physical Demands (if applicable):

• Standing, walking/hiking/running, stooping, kneeling, crawling, sitting outdoors on our 30 acres of land.
• Ability to lift up to 50 or so pounds.

Typical Working Conditions:

• Regularly exposed to outdoor weather elements: rain, dry, humid, hot conditions.
• We ask that staff dress appropriately for the weather.

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Position Title: Tour and Research Intern

Organization Name: Oberlin Heritage Center

Organization Description: 

The roots of the Oberlin Heritage Center date back to the Oberlin Village Improvement Society, founded in 1903 by a group of concerned citizens to beautify and improve the town, and the Oberlin Historical Society, organized in 1960 to preserve the Little Red Schoolhouse and the Monroe House. The two volunteer groups merged in 1964 as the Oberlin Historical and Improvement Organization (O.H.1.O.). The organization has grown tremendously since hiring its first professional staff member in 1993. In 2005 the organization was renamed “The Oberlin Heritage Center.” (It retains Oberlin Historical and Improvement Organization as its legal name). Today, the Oberlin Heritage Center is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), and has earned the Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations’ (OANO) Standards for Excellence certification. The Heritage Center offers educational programs, tours, and special events both at its complex of historic sites and throughout the community, often in collaboration with other organizations. OHC is widely recognized as a model nonprofit small museum, historical society, and historic preservation organization.

Position Summary:

The Tour and Research Intern would be responsible for leading tours, assisting in the preparation and implementation of public educational programs, creating a positive visitor experience, researching and creating engaging historical and cultural content, and maintaining historical and administrative records.  We are very interested in helping interns meet personal interest and skill goals as far as is feasible.

Essential Job Functions:

Assigned duties may include the following:

• Giving tours of the Heritage Center’s three buildings
• Assisting with research projects and information requests
• Greeting the public, answering phones, and other administrative duties
• Assisting with some special events and youth programs
• Other duties as assigned, per the interests and needs of both the organization and the intern

Basic Skills Proffered:

• Be actively enrolled in a college or university
• Work well both independently and with other staff, interns, volunteers, and the public
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrate organizational skills
• Be flexible and productive despite interruptions
• Work some weekend hours
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally
• General office, non-profit organization, or work experience with the public and volunteers preferred but not required.
• Interest, training and experience in museums, preservation, history, architecture, and education preferred.

Physical Demands (if applicable):

• Climb stairs frequently due to the layout of our historic buildings
• Occasional outdoor work during special events and grounds clean-up

Typical Working Conditions

• Most days will be comprised of both desk work and standing during visitor engagement services.
• Working in the confines of historic buildings means there are many stairs, low ceilings, non-ADA compliant bathrooms, etc. The first floor of our main building, the Monroe House, is accessible to wheelchairs.
• Working in a historic building also means adhering to our food and beverage policy to keep the historic spaces and collections safe.

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Organization Name: Lorain Port and Finance Authority/ Rockin’ on the River

Job Title: Intern

Reports to: Tom Brown/ Operations Director

Email: tbrown@lorainportauthority.com            Phone: 440-204-2265 (direct) 440-204-2269 (main)

Organization Description: A local government agency focused on economic development, waterborne commerce and enhancing the public’s access to Lorain’s beautiful waterways. BRL Events will be managing Rockin’ on the River Concert Series and multiple events all at Black River Landing.

Position Summary: The Intern will play a part in assisting in the preparation and production of the Rockin’ on the River Concert Series and additional events throughout the summer. This position will be a less than traditional schedule and will require Friday night availability from 4:30-11:30 and the possibility of weekends as well in lieu of weekday work.

Essential Job Functions: Will work a variety of positions before and during concerts to include:

Ticketing, merchandise sales, band check in and accommodations, and answering calls about concerts and events.  Must be willing to adjust and fill in when needed for a variety of positions during events.

Basic Skills Preferred: Outlook, Word, familiarity with phone systems, self-motivated, positive attitude and ability to work weekends. This internship will require the intern to be very active in an outdoor festival setting.

Physical Demands (if applicable): Walking, occasionally moving tables and chairs, driving a golf cart, working a gate, selling merchandise.

Typical Working Conditions: Some indoor office work. A lot of walking, driving golf carts and dealing with concert and event guests outdoors at Black River Landing.

Complete the online application, then submit a current resume and two (2) letters of reference to Leadership via email at llc@leadershiploraincounty.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 15th, 2025.

If you have any questions please contact Leadership at the email address listed below or by calling 440-281-8535.

Leadership Lorain County will accept applications to become an intern site up until December 31st.

Download the Job Description Form Here.

Students should be able to leave your site with a resume or portfolio building product, certification, or credit from their school for completion of an internship. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your possible positions please contact us at llc@leadershiploraincounty.com or by phone at 440-281-8535.

PLEASE NOTE:

• There is a $250 placement fee for all sites to help cover the cost of materials, events, and programing.
• This program is partially grant funded and positions are available based on funding received to support the program.
• It is preferred that the host site add the student to their payroll for the summer.
• Host agencies are REQUIRED to participate in the Site Orientation, Interview Process, and End of Summer Recognition Event.
• Interns are REQUIRED to attend weekly leadership meetings and events hosted by LLC as part of the program. Host sites and students will receive the schedule well in advance of their intern starting.
• If at anytime a host agency is unable to comply with any of the above requirements, or found to be lacking in support/project/time for their student, they can be removed from the list of possible host sites for future summers.