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Careers

The Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) is a non-profit, equal opportunity, diversity committed employer. WCA employs a small staff of full- and part-time professionals, and welcomes interns and volunteers throughout the year.



Employment Opportunities

Program and Administrative Assistant (PDF)



Internships

WCA sponsors student internships throughout the year. Our internships provide hands-on opportunities to participate in advocacy on a variety of children’s issues in Westchester County. In recent years, student interns have made major contributions to our work. Most WCA internships are unpaid, although students may be eligible for stipends from their college or university. Students may receive academic credit for their internship.

The WCA office is accessible to public transportation and WCA provides parking reimbursement for interns who drive.

The time commitment for each internship is flexible, but generally require at least 8 hours per week. Priority is given to candidates who can commit consistent time over several months.

Current internships:

Child Advocacy Intern


WCA is seeking interns to work alongside WCA staff on a variety of assignments involving research, community mobilization, and advocacy. Undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of fields — including communications, social work, public health and public policy — are welcome to apply. Interns are selected on the basis of their interests, education and experience. We especially seek interns who have good communication and writing skills.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Allison Lake at alake@wca4kids.org

Social Media And Communications Intern


The Westchester Children’s Association is looking for an intern to help us revamp and implement our communications strategy. Working with the Executive Director and the Director of Data Analysis, you will...

  • Research, plan, and implement online outreach around children's advocacy issues (such as poverty, education, and health) via blogs, social networks, and e-mail marketing
  • Manage website and Facebook content and ensure that it is updated on a regular basis
  • Research and write articles and other content for website and our newsletters
  • Help with other aspects of an evolving communications strategy
Qualifications
  • Excellent skills in written and spoken English
  • Proficient in MS Word and Excel
  • Familiarity with Web 2.0
  • Previous communications/public relations/media experience a plus
  • Understanding of social justice and public policy issues a plus

To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and one page writing sample to Limarie Cabrera at lcabrera@wca4kids.org.

Data Intern


The Westchester Children’s Association is seeking an intern to help maintain WCA's online repository of children’s statistics. Responsibilities include:

  • Working with the Director of Data Analysis to maintain an internal data management system to automate and organize the data collection and verification process.
  • Contacting various government agencies at the state, county, and municipal levels to collect and update data pertinent to children’s issues.
  • Checking and verifying that information on our current database in Access format is current and correct. Suggesting and possibly implementing further improvements to the online database.
Qualifications
  • Excellent attention to numeric detail
  • Excellent online research skills
  • Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised
  • Proficient in Excel. Candidates should know how to work with Excel formulas
  • Previous experience dealing with Access databases a huge plus

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Limarie Cabrera at lcabrera@wca4kids.org.



Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers provide critical assistance for WCA as it continues to advocate for Westchester’s children. Volunteers with communications, event planning, and administrative experience are especially welcome. Contact Allison Lake at alake@wca4kids.org for additional information.