YMCA of the USA - Position Description

Intern Diversity & Inclusion

Revised September 29, 2014

The intern will participate in efforts to advance the YMCA strategic priority to ensure that all
segments of society have access to the YMCA at all levels, feel welcome and fully engage as
participants, members, staff and volunteers. The intern will gain valuable professional
experience in a national nonprofit through supporting the Diversity & Inclusion team in
coordination of projects, research, production of tools and resources, meeting planning, training
and other support. This position requires a full semester (spring, summer or fall) commitment
of at least 30 hours per week and is supported by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Create internship work plan (in partnership with supervisor) and take initiative to
ensure a high level experiential learning experience
Further strengthen the partnership between the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance and Y-USA
Provide support to Project Manager (including support for department meetings,
Diversity Opportunity Team and administrative support)
Support departmental service delivery tracking efforts, especially related to integration
of diversity, inclusion & global (DIG) concepts into strategic and operational plans and
supporting local Ys in engaging underserved communities
Support the Ys six nationally recognized and supported Employee Resource Groups
(ERGs) in partnership with Diversity & Inclusion Manager
Support departmental research, tool and resource development
Participate in department staff meetings
Collaborate with International Group on social media efforts and support
Support Diversity & Inclusion coordination and integration efforts across Y-USA
Constantly engage with Y-USA and local Y staff and volunteers in professional,
meaningful and impactful ways
Other duties as assigned by supervisor

EFFECT ON END RESULTS / STRATEGIC IMPACT

This internship position will assist the Y-USA Diversity & Inclusion team to further promote an
organizational culture of diversity and inclusion and advance the YMCA strategic priority to
ensure that all segments of society have access to the Y.

Through this internship opportunity, Y-USA aims to provide a meaningful, educational and
transformative experiential learning opportunity for an aspiring non-profit professional looking
to strengthen communities and better our world.