Bloom In Bloomington Internship Program

Primary Objective

2026 Bloom in Bloomington Internship Program Application

The Bloom in Bloomington Internship program connects young people who face barriers to employment with paid, hands-on work experience. Interns are matched with a summer internship and participate in career development programming to gain skills through resume and LinkedIn building, public speaking, and other professional development workshops. The program also aims to build a strong and sustainable local workforce pipeline for Bloomington employers. Young Bloomington residents or students seeking a local career exploration internship should apply. Previous work experience is not required. Applicants will be considered for a variety of internships with City of Bloomington departments as well as Bloomington-based businesses and organizations, providing exposure to different industries and professional environments.

Mission: Bloom in Bloomington strives to support and grow a more diverse and accessible workplace for our community by matching young people with employers in local government, nonprofit, and private sectors.

Vision: Bloom in Bloomington dreams of a world where employment disparities are eliminated, our workforce reflects the diversity of the community, and young people of all identities feel seen by their government and empowered to reach their full potential.

Core Values: We draw on the insights and perspectives of people from diverse backgrounds to inform our work and strengthen our impact. We actively seek partnerships with employers who align with our mission and vision, while centering the lives and voices of young people in shaping Bloom in Bloomington. Serving as a catalyst for change, we work to eliminate employment disparities in our community, guided by an urgency to achieve meaningful results and create a better future for the young people we serve.

Examples of Duties

Program Structure & Requirements:

This program requires a 24 to 40-hour workweek commitment from participants, including a 4-hour leadership institute every other Friday. The Bloom in Bloomington program offers two internships:

Ongoing Part-Time employees who are employed for more than 6 months will make contributions to the pension program (PERA) through payroll deductions unless they qualify for one of the exemptions. In addition, Part-Time may receive Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook and eligable for paid parental leave after 6 months of employment.

Temporary/Seasonal employees do not receive benefits outside of Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook.