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Organizational Capacity Intern

CompanyOur Piece of the Pie
LocationHartford
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Coordinator of Organizational Capacity in advancing OPPU and contribute to the development of training and professional development opportunities. Responsibilities include research, event logistics, content creation, and general administrative support.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
132
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Our Piece of The Pie empowers 14 to 24 year-old urban youth with the key competencies to overcome obstacles and barriers and succeed in education and employment. The young people we help face many challenges. Whether it’s poverty based trauma, gang or justice involvement or victims of system wide issues, OPP focuses on providing the support young people need to achieve their goals! Our relationship-centered model is the key to our success. When a young person comes through our doors, he or she’s immediately connected with a trained, caring and proactive adult staff member who serves as a mentor and coach, building a lasting, personal relationship that spans the entire time that young person is enrolled at OPP. These adults, called Youth Development Specialists, help our youth find the spark that ignites their desire to improve their lives. They help young people navigate past barriers, and toward high school graduation, a college degree or vocational certification, and sustained post-education employment -- the keys to economic independence. Our staff is committed to the strategic and efficient stewardship of the organization’s resources to have the greatest impact on the youth we serve. We collect and use abundant data to measure our results, improve programs, and demonstrate success. As a leader in the youth development field, we identify, test, refine and employ best practices as part of our continuous improvement model. OPP’s unique model offers an effective combination of best practices in academic, employment training, and youth development services and an approach focused on the individual. While every young person receives a combination of academic, employment and youth development services, the exact plan that’s created for each youth addresses his or her specific needs and aspirations.
About the Role

Description

The Organizational Capacity Intern will support the Coordinator of Organizational Capacity in advancing OPPU (Our Piece of the Pie University); OPP’s internal talent development and culture-strengthening strategy. This role offers hands-on exposure to organizational development, professional learning, and systems that support people, performance, and workplace culture. The intern will also contribute to early-stage work supporting the future replication of OPPU through a social enterprise funding opportunity.


Key Responsibilities


Training & Professional Development Support

       • Research and compile professional development opportunities (trainings, webinars, workshops, conferences) aligned with organizational priorities

       • Identify training content, tools, and resources to support internal learning sessions and staff development

       • Assist with training and event logistics, including materials prep, room setup, sign-in support, and day-of coordination


Content & Materials Development

       • Assist with the creation of flyers and visual materials for trainings, events, and internal initiatives

       • Proofread training materials, presentations, flyers, and internal documents for clarity, accuracy, formatting consistency, and tone


Supplies, Inventory, and Organization

       • Maintain and organize the Zen Room inventory, ensuring materials are tracked, stocked, and replenished as needed

       • Create and maintain a training “needs list” to track supplies, materials, and setup requirements for upcoming sessions

       • Help organize and maintain training resources (digital and physical) to ensure materials are easy to locate and reuse


Administrative & Project Support

       • Provide general administrative and logistical support to strengthen training, professional development, and organizational capacity efforts

       • Support coordination tasks such as document organization, notes, follow-ups, and internal tracking related to trainings and initiatives


Requirements

       • Currently enrolled in a college or university program (Associate’s or Bachelor’s)

       • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

       • Clear written communication skills, including proofreading and formatting

       • Reliability and follow-through; ability to manage tasks and deadlines in a part-time schedule

       •        Comfort using basic technology tools (email, shared calendars, and document platforms such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office)


Preferred

       • Interest in organizational development, learning & development, HR, communications, nonprofit operations, or related fields

       • Experience creating flyers or simple visuals using tools like Canva, PowerPoint, or Google Slides

       • Ability to manage multiple tasks while staying organized and calm during event/training setup

       • Professional, service-oriented mindset when supporting staff learning experiences

Key Skills
Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailWritten CommunicationProofreadingReliabilityTask ManagementTechnology ToolsEvent CoordinationContent DevelopmentLogistics SupportTraining SupportDocument OrganizationFollow-UpsInternal TrackingProfessional DevelopmentLearning Resources
Categories
Human ResourcesEducationAdministrativeSocial ServicesConsulting