Waterford UPSTART Community Engagement Intern

# Waterford UPSTART Community Engagement Intern Remote UT - Taylorsville, UT 84123## Overview Salary Range $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly Education Level Not Specified Category Other ## Description
** Waterford UPSTART Community Engagement Intern - Northern Utah:
Box Elder, Cache, Rich, Weber, Davis, Morgan
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* Location:

** Utah (in person within your local community + remote work)
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* Hours:

** Part-time (~10 hrs/week September-May)
** Pay:** $18/hour + gas reimbursement for work-related travel
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* Start Date:

** September 1, 2026### About Waterford.org Waterford.org is an education not-for-profit organization with a mission to achieve universal literacy for children through equity, access, and parent empowerment. Waterford creates programs that empower parents as a child’s first teacher at home and supports teachers in the classroom. Currently, Waterford.org serves over 300,000 children across 43 states every year.###

Position Overview We're hiring part-time Community Engagement Interns to help recruit Utah families for our UPSTART Early Learning Program. As an intern, you’ll be a vital connector between Waterford and your local community—spreading awareness, building relationships, and helping families access free educational resources.### This role is ideal for Utah-based college students who are:
* Passionate about education, equity, and community service
* Well connected or active in their local communities
* Strong communicators, comfortable speaking with families and community leaders
* Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently###

Key Responsibilities
* ** Assigned Coverage Area:
** This position is responsible for outreach and community engagement in:
Northern Utah:
Box Elder, Cache, Rich, Weber, Davis, Morgan
** Counties**.
* Community Research:
Identify neighborhoods and locations where young families live and gather
* Local Outreach:
Distribute flyers, visit community hubs, and talk to families about Waterford’s programs
* Event Support:
Represent Waterford at local events, host booths, and assist with program registration
* Relationship Building:
Collaborate with Waterford staff and local organizations to strengthen community ties
* Activity Planning:
Help organize small community events like family nights, craft hours, and reading circles
* Communication &

Collaboration:

Maintain regular communication with the Waterford team by attending weekly check-in meetings, checking messages daily, and responding to emails and other communications in a timely manner.
* Travel:
Travel extensively within the assigned region to conduct outreach, attend events, and build relationships with community partners.
* Various administrative, event, and program recruitment tasks### Qualifications
* Enrolled in a Utah college or university
* Studying Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Communications, Social Science, or a related field
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Must reside in the
** Northern Utah**:
Box Elder, Cache, Rich, Weber, Davis,  Morgan area of Utah  + To ensure broad statewide coverage, Waterford hires interns from a variety of geographic regions, allowing us to effectively serve both rural communities and more populated areas.
* Reliable transportation and the ability to travel frequently are required
* Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply### Why Join Waterford?
* Make a real impact in your community
* Flexible schedule + meaningful experience in nonprofit and education sectors
* Competitive pay ($18/hr) + travel reimbursement
* Eligible to contribute to Waterford’s retirement plan with up to 5% match