Internship Title: Administrative Internship – Summer 2026
Status: Part-Time Internship
Location: 255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
Department: Human Resources Department
Reports to: Human Resources Generalist
About Us
Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC) is a human services agency helping families and individuals in all stages of homelessness and housing insecurity. Services include emergency shelter, housing search case management, daytime drop-in, street outreach, supportive housing, homeless/eviction prevention and connections to supplemental services. SHC also operates Project SOUP, which is a food service program that includes a pantry marketplace, community meals and delivery of groceries to the homebound. The agency environment is fast-paced with the provision of a variety of on-demand services, from crisis intervention to long-term stabilization support. To learn more please visit our website.
Position Summary
Our Administrative Internship provides hands-on experience in nonprofit administration and human resources. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented student interested in administrative or HR work within a mission-driven organization.
This internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit administration and HR operations, with exposure to recruiting, hiring, and internal organizational systems. Interns will build practical skills in office management, documentation, and process coordination while receiving direct supervision and mentorship from an HR professional, and gain valuable insight into nonprofit programs and administrative support functions.
Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and track inventory for the main office, including supplies, equipment, and reorder needs
- Organize and maintain physical and digital files for Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid Response, and other programs
- Assist the HR Generalist with recruiting efforts, including posting positions, conducting phone screens, and coordinating interviews
- Support internship programming and branding efforts, including materials that promote the internship program
- Perform periodic updates to internal documents and presentations, such as job descriptions, onboarding materials, and training resources
- Maintain and update internal tracking tools, including training trackers, hiring trackers, and other administrative spreadsheets
- Take lead on maintaining and expanding the internal Resource Directory website for staff, including researching and adding new resources
Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Interest in administration, human resources, or nonprofit operations
- Current enrollment in a college program related to HR, business, or a similar field
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
- Professional communication skills and comfort handling confidential information
- Motivation, initiative, and a strong work ethic
- Interest in nonprofit and community-based work
Schedule and Hours
Internship weekly schedules will be decided on before hiring based on the needs of the organization and intern.
Work Environment
This job operates in an office and professional environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. On occasion the job will require going out in events or organizations, based on the needs of the business.
Physical Demands
This is mostly sedentary outside of travel in an office space. This would require the ability to sit at a desk, frequent walking, bend or stand as necessary.
Travel
Position requires minimal travel; based on the needs of the operations and business.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
SHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. SHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.