Community and Social Services Internships via Ascend Network

Indiana companies seek passionate students to work as community and social service 

interns, part-time, and full-time employees. These roles enable you to work alongside business professionals, give you the opportunity to apply the knowledge you’ve learned in the classroom, and help you develop important skills for your career.

Ascend Indiana serves as your connection point to hundreds of Indiana employers, of varying sizes, industries, and locations. These companies leverage the Ascend Network to find early-in-career, qualified talent. We serve as your personal advocate, leveraging our team and technology to work with you one-on-one to find a great opportunity.

-Community Investment Fund Internship w/ 16 Tech Community Corporation, Inc.

-Community Relations Intern (Fall 2021) w/ Indiana Sports Corp

-Crisis Intervention Specialist w/ Beacon of Hope Crisis Center

-Heart of the City Summer Internship w/ Shepherd Community Center

-Family Supports and Resources Internship w/ Thrive Alliance

·      Pursuing a degree in community social services, program development, student services, and counseling, or relevant major

·      Current sophomore, junior, or senior; OR, recent graduate less than 3 years out of college

·      Prepared resume + basic interview skills

·      Proactive and self-motivated

·      Authorized to work lawfully in the U.S., now and in the future

To sign up for the Ascend Network, please upload your resume here! If you do not have a resume, please contact your career center on-campus. Ascend supports students of all majors and is completely free to use.

·      Low cost of living

·      Hoosier hospitality and tight knit community

·      Great place to launch a career

·      An abundance of state parks

·      Strong sports culture – Indianapolis Indians, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, NCAA, Indy 500

·      Strong arts with an abundance of museums, theatres and music venues

·      Centrally located with other large cities only a few hours away – Chicago, Louisville, Nashville and Cincinnati