Bachelors Intern

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an

Job Title: Bachelor’s Intern

This is an unpaid position.

About Acenda Integrated Health

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview

The Bachelors intern will support daily program operations by assisting with administrative tasks, data entry, participant records, program materials, and general office functions to help ensure efficient service delivery. Assist with community outreach, workshops, events, and resource distribution while providing support to staff and program participants.

As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Program Info

Family Success Centers are community-based, family-centered neighborhood gathering places where community residents go for family support, interactive workshops, activities, and groups. Family Success Centers are beautiful spaces designed to bring the community together to build relationships, strengthen the community and the families in it. They are places where residents and volunteers share their time and talent to build community capacity and enrich the lives of community members, and make families and neighborhoods stronger. A variety of family friendly events take place each month. We offer fun and educational workshops and activities, connection to resources, and volunteer opportunities. All services are free and open to all families in the community.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist staff with daily program operations, administrative tasks, and community outreach efforts.
• Assist with data entry, filing, answering phones, preparing program materials, maintaining participant records, supporting event planning and setup, distributing resources.
• Assist with workshops and community events.
• Provide general office support while helping ensure programs and services run efficiently.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, professional, and punctual.
• Interest in community services, social work, human services, education, public health, or a related field.
• Ability to assist with events, outreach activities, and general administrative tasks.
• Must be able to pass any required background checks and complete onboarding requirements.

What we provide:

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
• Mission-driven core

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

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