Michigan Association of Community and Adult Education

Job Posting

Internship

Michigan Association of Community and Adult Education

The Michigan Association of Community and Adult Education (MACAE) is seeking a hard-working individual who is interested in Early Care & Education; Adult Education, Literacy & ESL; Alternative Education; and Enrichment, Recreation & After School issues to do an internship with our organization. Those interested in nonprofits, associations, or government advocacy might be interested in this internship. This internship might also be valuable for you if you are interested in the fields of Administrative Office Management, Advertising, Event Planning, or Web Design, etc. MACAE has promoted Community Education in Michigan for nearly 30 years. Community Education encompasses lifelong learning and includes adult education, alternative education, after-school enrichment/recreation activities, early childhood programs, day-care programs, literacy programs, pre-school programs and senior programs. This is a part-time, non-paid position located in our Okemos office.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Communications Coordinator
• Work on professional development activities and MACAE’s monthly meetings
• Work with our members to provide them services the Association offers
• Further your education through learning about how nonprofits and associations operate
• Learn about the programs our members work in to better serve them
• Learn about grassroots advocacy and participate in the process
• Work in areas of the Association that are of interest to you and will benefit your career goals

Qualifications

• Creative, problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with graphic design is a plus

Previous Internship Program Participant Testimonial:

“Not only has this internship improved my professional skills, but I found a passion for educational issues that I wasn’t aware I possessed. During my first two weeks at MACAE, I had met the organization’s board members, done general office duties, attended House and Senate hearings on important education bills and been given huge responsibilities regarding the MACAE newsletter, because that aspect of MACAE matched my career goals. Within a month, I had established source relationships with professionals throughout the state. This internship has helped me develop into a professional young woman, ready to enter the workforce. When I began, I still hoped to work as a copy editor after graduation. Within two weeks, my mind was set on finding a job in education. Without this internship, I wouldn’t have discovered a whole new world of possibilities that would bring out the fire within me. I believe that my career will be greatly impacted by this valuable internship.”