Brightpoint provides students with the opportunity to apply their theoretical learning within a practical setting. We aim to offer deeply meaningful and individualized learning experiences for those entering early childhood education and social service fields. Interns are required to be pursuing college credit towards a degree. As a leading child and family service organization with more than 20 locations across Illinois, Brightpoint advances the well-being of children by investing in families to disrupt the systemic and multi-generational cycle of racial, social and economic inequality. Interns will gain experience working collaboratively within and across programs to ensure a relentless focus on keeping children safe and supporting families, consistent with our agency's Blueprint for Impact, which includes replacing what we currently think of as child welfare services with what we know to be child, family, and community well-being solutions. Our Corporate Internships offer undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the administrative and strategic operations of a leading child and family service organization. Interns can work in departments such as Development, Advocacy, Finance, Communications or HR, contributing to projects that support our mission of putting families and children at the forefront of every decision we make. Learning Opportunities May Include: • Gain insight into the operational structure of a nonprofit child and family services organization. • Assist in developing and executing fundraising strategies and donor engagement campaigns. • Learn the basics of nonprofit financial management, budgeting, and grant tracking. • Support the creation of advocacy materials and policy briefs related to child welfare issues. • Contribute to digital and print communication efforts, including social media, newsletters, and press releases. • Conduct research to support program development, strategic planning, or stakeholder engagement. • Participate in cross-functional meetings and collaborate with staff across departments. • Observe the impact of policy and funding decisions on program delivery and community outcomes. • Develop professional skills in project coordination, data management, and communications. • Contribute to the creation or review of materials to ensure they reflect inclusive and culturally responsive language and imagery. • Collaborate with team members on projects that amplify the voices and experiences of historically marginalized communities. • Network with experienced professionals and gain mentorship in nonprofit leadership and management. • Work in a supportive, supervised environment that prioritizes ethical and trauma-informed practices. • Participate in regular supervision with assigned supervisor. • Complete the following required and recommended trainings: Mandated Reporter, HIPAA, Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention, LGBTQIA+, Safety, Trauma 101 and ARC 101. Student Qualifications: • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration, Non-Profit Management, Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance or Accounting, Marketing or Communications, Political Science or a closely related program. • Currently pursuing credit through and academic or other formalized educational program. • Good written and oral communication skills. • Basic organizational and time management skills. • Works well independently. Additional Details: • Interns must pass fingerprinting background check. • Brightpoint does not provide compensation to interns.