Internship Opportunities

A group of past and present BCArc interns. Top row, from left: Madison, Neve, Eva, Megan. Bottom row, from left: Ava, Domenica.

Are you looking to pursue a career in human services?

Berkshire County Arc offers a variety of paid internships for college students.

These internships allow you to work directly with individuals with disabilities and gain experience in the field. From full-time summer internships to seasonal positions during semester breaks, BCArc’s internship program is designed to meet the needs of each individual student.

Many of our interns join us full-time after graduating to pursue a career at Berkshire County Arc.

Interns can take part in a variety of BCArc’s departments, including:

  • Community Based Day Programs
  • Clinical Department
  • Family Support
  • Employment
  • Marketing & Communications
  • And more!

“I have experienced a bit of everything at BCArc. From direct care, planning, and community relations, to just having a good time with our individuals, I feel I have strengthened skills in leadership, communication, and adaptability.”

– Neve, former BCArc intern

BCArc interns Nicole (left) and Domenica (right) at a Berkshire Interns award night. Nicole now works full-time at BCArc as a Communications and Marketing Specialist.

Click here to read more about the experiences of students who have interned at BCArc

Megan, who interned in BCArc’s day programs, out for ice cream with an individual from the program.

 

From left, interns Lasheika, Rachael, and Stephanie at the 2024 ADDP Legislative Forum at the State House. Lasheika is the Director of Family Support at BCArc.

 

 

Intern Samantha in Boston with an individual to see a Red Sox Game.

 

Intern Eva with an individual at a BCArc event. Eva now works full-time at BCArc’s Family Support Center.

To learn more about internship opportunities at BCArc, contact Sonja Haecker at shaecker@bcarc.org or 413-499-4241 ext. 228.

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