Athletics and Programs Internship Job Dudley Massachusetts USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

and the job listing Expires on August 1, 2026

Internship Exploring General Business & Beyond

* FALL SEMESTER:
September 14 - Mid-December, 2026 Paid Internship : $13.73/hour

Detroit PAL is a non-profit organization that Helps Youth find their Greatness. Each year, the organization positively impacts the lives of 9,500 youth through athletic and enrichment programs. PAL also empowers the community by training over 1,000 volunteers and coaches, creating safe places for kids to play, and running quality programs that keep young people healthy and active. Detroit PAL’s home office is located at the Old Tiger Stadium in Michigan near Trumbull, which is a hub of programming excellence for youth in and around Detroit.

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with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Key Responsibilities

Support Detroit PAL community efforts
Work directly with Program and Administration Coordinators to manage the needs and responsibilities of program management
Learn and assist with the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of Detroit PAL athletic and youth enrichment programs
Work directly with senior non-profit leadership
Work across the organization on multi-departmental projects

The best Internship experience occurs when the intern becomes fully engaged in PAL operations! Accordingly, we will provide opportunities for engagement through specific projects/responsibilities, which will be provided below:

Specific Projects/Responsibilities:

Assist in the planning and execution of athletic and youth enrichment offerings, including Tiny Tennis, Little Hoopers, Little Lions, Critical Conversations, Soccer, and Basketball
Support athletic & event operations by aiding with event setup and supervision
Act as a mentor for youth by acting as a positive coach and role model
Understand and lead both kids and volunteers through different programs and drills in a fun, engaging way
Assist in the evaluation of programs by collecting post-program surveys at various events
Other duties as assigned

Weekly Hour Commitment:

15-20 hours per week

Availability for evenings and weekends! Optimal Start Week:

September 14, 2026

Optimal End Week:

Mid-December, 2026

Desirable Credentials, Skills, and Traits

Able to work in a team environment
Willingness to take the initiative and drive progress
Good attention to detail and organization
Decent writing and communication skills
High standards for excellence in execution

General Internship Objectives

Understand the goals and objectives of Detroit PAL and the projects being conducted by program and administration staff.
Gain a better understanding of the uniqueness of running youth development programs in an urban environment.
Develop an understanding of the programmatic process from development to execution to evaluation.
Learn more about non-profits and program management
Develop an understanding of how programs and fundraising work together at a non-profit
Final presentation to the Senior Leadership Team

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