Internships at Habitat are unpaid, but we are willing to work with students who find funding sources through their schools.

The intern opportunities below are examples of what can be done during an internship, but other learning objectives can be met. We can only take a limited number of Interns each semester and have an application and evaluation process.

Please note, due to COVID 19, internship experiences may be modified for the safety of staff and participants.

If you are interested in an opportunity, please fill out the form below. Our Community Engagement Manager will contact you with further information.

Interning at Habitat for Humanity was the best possible internship someone could ask for. Not only was I able to enhance all my skills, I was able to broaden and expand different skills I never thought I was capable of, while also giving back to the wonderful community.

- Carmel Liberman, Intern Spring 2018

Social Media

Summary:
The Social Media Intern is ideal for someone who is interested in furthering his or her education and experience in the world of digital marketing. This internship will provide exposure to various aspects of social media marketing that may include, but are not limited to: marketing across different social media platforms, researching various social media marketing techniques, design of social media marketing campaigns, and analytics. Learning objectives are achieved through training, observation and “learn by doing” with constructive feedback. All duties and responsibilities listed below are facilitated under close observation through a mentor/trainee relationship.

Digital Production

Summary:
Assist the Marketing team with a variety of tasks, including: researching video and photo marketing strategies for nonprofits; organizing, editing, and producing photos and footage to create compelling stories and engaging videos; building a library of video and photo resources; and working on special projects as needed.​​

Habitat How-To

Summary:
Assist with the development and implementation of the Habitat How-To program. This program includes DIY projects for content creation on media outlets, DIY classes, Home improvement tips and tricks content development. This program has a heavy social media presence. Content creation would include videos, social media postings, blog postings, and creation of instruction sheets. This program is still in the beginning steps so there will be a lot of development and coordination to increase the awareness of the program. 

Faith Build

Summary:
Work with Habitat staff to outreach and engage local faith communities with volunteering and fundraising. Develop and tweak existing program materials and presentations to meet the needs of specific faith communities. Present online or in person at the faith communities about opportunities. 

Grant Writing

Summary:
Work with Habitat staff to search out grants for housing or other Habitat projects, write Letters of Interest, and write grants on behalf of Habitat.

Environmental Impact

Summary:
This Internship works with staff on researching, developing materials, sharing information, and providing presentations about Habitat’s environmental accomplishments and programs.  If this is a spring internship, it will include presentations to Earth Fair, Garden Expo, and other waste diversion events.

Other Opportunities

​Other internship opportunities may be available. Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area is happy to work with students to help develop specialized internship opportunities.

Event Planning

Summary:
The Event Planning intern will aid in planning different fundraising and programmatic events that occur throughout the year. The position will assist in orchestrating the overall production, provide suggestions and advice as needed, and help with event execution. 

Youth Programming

Summary:
Work with Habitat Staff to outreach and present to various ages of students about the work of Habitat. Develop age appropriate classroom or online curriculum regarding Affordable housing challenges, benefits to community, and the importance of volunteering.

Business Management-ReStore

Summary:
The Habitat ReStore is a retail business. This internship allows students to learn more about retail operations by working with staff on improvements to store layout, sales and sales tracking, signage, operations flow, and/or marketing and analysis. 

Construction

Summary:
As a construction intern, you’ll study fundamentals of building design, site development, building layout operations, concrete applications, and cabinet construction, working with volunteers, site management, and practical residential construction practices.  You’ll be instructed in safe and proper use of hand tools, portable power tools, and stationary power equipment. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to apply framing, interior finishing, and exterior finishing techniques at actual job sites.  Related blueprint reading, estimating, building science principles, and OSHA practices are part of the training.
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Interns should be able to take away experiences in the residential construction field that would prepare them for a variety of careers in this field.
Tasks

• Coordinate with construction managers and specialists on ongoing projects.
• Performs special projects and completes all other duties as assigned or requested for the general support of the organization.
• Assists in coordination of material purchases, deliveries, tracking, and forecasting.
• Assist in completing production reports and project tracking sheets.
• Permit research.
• Working with the Construction Manager to update the construction schedule.
• Attending weekly BUILD Meetings.
• Identify patterns and recommend opportunities for improvement.

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