Buildings and Grounds                                                                                     

Building Maintenance (Open)

Position Summary:  This internship is intended to give students a practical, hands-on experience in the wide world of Building Services.  The intern will learn from and assist our Maintenance Team with everything from landscaping and painting to building maintenance.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to learn life-long skills like how to use tools, grounds work and maintaining equipment.
Note: This internship is open to high school students, college students or anyone who is looking to learn new skills in this filed.  Click here to view the full position description.
Location: Superior Douglas County Family YMCA  

Youth Related Internships

Pediatric Occupational Therapy 

Supports the developmental and functional needs of children across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms. This position collaborates with educators and families to implement strategies that enhance sensory processing, motor development, self-regulation, and independence. The role also contributes to creating inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning environments that promote meaningful participation for all children.  Click here to view the full position description.
Location: This internship is available at any of our Early Learning Centers including the YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown, the Superior Douglas County Family YMCA and the Cook County YMCA in Grand Marais.

Program Administration (Open)

Provides administrative and program support for Out-of-School Time programs, ensuring compliance with state requirements, assisting with grants and fundraising, supporting program improvement efforts, promoting equity and diversity, and handling documentation, logistics, and general office tasks.  Click here to view the full position description.
Location: Duluth

Nature Based Child Care (Open)

Position Summary:  This internship is intended to give students a practical, hands-on experience in early childhood development as well as nature-based education planning and implementation.  The intern will assist our teachers and program directors with leading activities, preparing materials and supervising preschool aged children with nature-based learning.  Click here to view the full position description.
Note: This internship is available at both the YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown, the Superior Douglas County Family YMCA and the Cook County YMCA in Grand Marais.  

Outdoor Education (Open Summer 2026)

Position Summary:  The YMCA’s Outdoor Education Internship provides the chance to gain hands-on teaching experience in a school & outdoor setting.  Interns will spend their time working closely with our Youth Specialist staff to deliver outdoor education lessons within our summer Key Zone program.  This includes curriculum development, preparation of materials, outdoor ed instruction for youth.  Note: This internship includes a paid position with our summer Key Zone program as a Youth Specialist (optional).  Click here to view the full position description.

Marketing & Communication Internships

Marketing and Communication for the Y (Open)

Supports the YMCA’s marketing initiatives through social media management, community outreach, and content creation. This role assists in developing and distributing promotional materials, coordinating events, and representing the YMCA at community functions. Responsibilities may include graphic design, photography, and videography to ensure consistent and effective brand communication.
Location: Duluth
Click here to view the full position description.
 

Business Related Internships

Non-Profit Organizational Management (Open)

Assists the Branch Executive with assigned areas of a YMCA branch, including membership, marketing, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies. Click here to view full position description.  Location: Duluth

Non-Profit Accounting (Open)

Position Summary: This internship is intended to give a student a practical, hands-on experience in the area of accounting. The intern will assist Finance personnel with financial matters, investments and information systems.  They will also have the opportunity to see and learn the business realities of administration and management in a non-profit organization.  To view the full job description, click here.  Location: Duluth

Human Resource Specialist (Filled for Spring 2026)

Position Summary: This internship is intended to give students a practical, hands-on experience in the area of human resources. The intern will assist HR personnel on various projects and will have the opportunity to see and learn the business realities of administration, management, and training of personnel in a non-profit organization.  To view the full job description, click here.  Location: Duluth

Web Administration & Development (Open)

Position Summary: This position involves updating and creating a web access portal for a database management system connecting to a MySQL database, as well as monitoring wordpress sites.  To view the full job description, click here.  Location: Duluth

Information Technology (Open)

Position Summary: Provide technology troubleshooting, network support, and training on the Y’s technology infrastructure.  To view the full job description, click here.  Location:  Duluth

Health Education and Exercise Science 

Diabetes Prevention Program Assistant (Not Available)

Position Summary:  Intern will assist in implementing a National Diabetes Prevention Program.  This is a group based program consisting of weekly sessions led by a trained Lifestyle Coach who facilitates a small group of people with similar goals.  Discussion topics include healthy eating, increasing physical activity, reducing stress and how behavior changes can benefit health.  This program is designed for people who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes and want to lower their risk.  

Risk Management (Not Available)

Position Summary: To assist the Risk & Safety Manager in developing policies, procedures and tools for the branches of the Duluth Area Family YMCA and its partners, based on current best practices in relevant industries. Assess and improve the Y’s current level of safety by identifying risks through evaluation tools. In addition, the intern will expand the safety and educational programming the Y provides to the community. 

Other Internships 

Delegation Assistant for Youth in Government (Fall Internship)

Position Summary: The YIG Delegation Assistant will work with students in grades 8-12 as they prepare to represent Duluth at the statewide Model Assembly.  Duties will include: supporting students’ leadership development, promote youth advocacy and engage young people in the political process as delegates.  To view the full position description, click here.