Waterford UPSTART Community Engagement Intern

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.

Position Overview

Waterford is hiring part-time Community Engagement Interns to help recruit Utah families for its UPSTART Early Learning Program. This role involves being a connector between Waterford and the 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: Southeastern Utah: Emery, Wayne, Grand, San Juan 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.
• Perform various administrative, event, and program recruitment tasks.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must reside in the Southeastern Utah: Emery, Wayne, Grand, San Juan area of Utah.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel frequently are required.
• Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

Why Join Waterford?

• Make a real impact in your community.
• Flexible schedule + meaningful experience in nonprofit and education sectors.
• Competitive pay ($18/hour) + gas reimbursement for work-related travel.