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Youth Internship Program
The North Star House Youth Internship Program is designed to give young people meaningful experience in a professional setting. Interns learn directly from mentors, have the opportunity to explore different fields, and develop skills that can be carried into future jobs, college, or creative projects. Participants are supervised by North Star House staff or lead volunteers and are given meaningful responsibilities based on their interests and readiness.
Each placement runs for 8 consecutive weeks within one of our published program terms. Interns commit to a consistent weekly schedule for the duration of their term, typically averaging 4–8 hours per week depending on availability and season. Spring and Fall placements are structured to fit within the academic calendar, while Summer placements may allow for additional hours. This is an unpaid educational internship designed to provide mentorship, skill-building, and professional exposure within a nonprofit environment.
As an active restoration project and functioning event venue, North Star House offers exposure to multiple areas of real-world experience. Students may choose to focus in one primary area or explore several throughout their term. Each placement is thoughtfully designed around the student’s interests, goals, and strengths, allowing for both depth and exploration within a working nonprofit environment.
Marketing & Communications
Work on real projects that tell the story of the North Star House. Create social media content, capture photos and videos, and help promote events. Learn how organizations use marketing and branding to reach an audience.
Experience gained: digital marketing, social media strategy, design, and public relations.
Fundraising & Development
See how nonprofits raise the support that keeps programs alive. Assist with donor mailings, design membership packets, prepare thank-you letters, and help at fundraising events.
Experience gained: donor relations, event fundraising, nonprofit operations.
Art Programs & Classes
Help facilitate art workshops and community classes. Learn how to prepare spaces, welcome participants, and support instructors.
Experience gained: arts management, event support, customer service, and organization.
Event Planning & Coordination
Learn what it takes to plan community events from start to finish. See how scheduling, logistics, marketing, and guest experience all come together. Volunteers take part in planning discussions, assist with preparation, and help on event days to watch the full process in action.
Experience gained: project coordination, organization, communication, leadership, and event management.
Booking & Operations
See what it takes to manage a busy event center. Learn about scheduling, client communications, and day-to-day office tasks that keep events running smoothly.
Experience gained: office administration, operations management, scheduling, and client relations.
Trades & Restoration
Work alongside professionals restoring a historic building. Learn about carpentry, painting, plumbing, project/team management, and other practical skills that preserve the House.
Experience gained: craftsmanship, restoration, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Copywriting & Grant Research
Contribute to blog posts, volunteer spotlights, newsletters, or research for grants. See how professional writing helps connect communities and share impact.
Experience gained: professional writing, editing, research, and copywriting.
Landscaping & Maintenance
Learn what it takes to care for the grounds and facilities of a historic venue. Explore areas like machine maintenance, seasonal upkeep, and how to prepare outdoor spaces for events. Volunteers also gain experience with landscaping practices, including the care of native plants and sustainable garden management.
Experience gained: landscaping, sustainability, equipment care, venue operations, and problem-solving.