Founder's Apprentice

CCC Is Expanding Its Leadership Team — Seeking Our First Founder’s Apprentice

Classy Chick Chat is entering a new season of intentional growth and is expanding its internal leadership infrastructure.

We are now accepting applications for our Founder’s Apprentice, a selective 3-month leadership development internship designed for a college junior, senior, or recent graduate seeking real exposure to nonprofit leadership, executive operations, and organizational development.

This is not a general administrative internship.

This is direct proximity to a founder and hands-on experience supporting the operational backbone of a growing youth leadership organization.

Position Overview

The Founder’s Apprentice will work directly with the Founder & Executive Director to support:

• Organizational systems
  
   
• Executive scheduling
  
   
• Program operations
  
   
• Board governance preparation
  
   
• Event logistics coordination
  
   
• Internal workflow development
  
   

This role is ideal for someone interested in nonprofit leadership, entrepreneurship, executive operations, or organizational management.

Core Responsibilities

🔹 Executive & Operational Support

• Assist with calendar coordination and scheduling
  
   
• Draft and organize professional email communications
  
   
• Take meeting notes and prepare follow-up summaries
  
   
• Track deadlines related to grants, programs, and events
  
   
• Maintain internal task tracking systems
  
   

🔹 Systems & Infrastructure Development

• Organize and maintain Google Drive systems
  
   
• Create and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  
   
• Support workflow organization and task management processes
  
   
• Assist in developing internal tracking dashboards
  
   

🔹 Program & Event Operations

• Support planning logistics for CCC programs and events
  
   
• Manage checklists and vendor follow-ups
  
   
• Assist in creating event run-of-show documents
  
   
• Track RSVPs and participation data
  
   
• Support execution during in-person events as needed
  
   

🔹 Board & Governance Support

• Assist with preparing board meeting agendas and folders
  
   
• Track board action items
  
   
• Organize governance documents
  
   
• Maintain internal documentation systems
  
   

🔹 Impact & Data Organization

• Assist with tracking attendance and program metrics
  
   
• Organize data for reports and grant support
  
   
• Compile basic impact summaries when needed
  
   

What You’ll Gain

• Direct mentorship from the Founder & Executive Director
  
   
• Real-world nonprofit operations experience
  
   
• Exposure to board governance and executive decision-making
  
   
• Professional headshots
  
   
• Resume optimization session
  
   
• Free access to CCC events
  
   
• Transportation stipend provided upon successful completion
  
   
• Letter of recommendation based on performance
  
   
   

Internship Details

• 3-Month Term
  
   
• 10–12 Hours Per Week
  
   
• Hybrid (Remote + Metro Detroit In-Person Support)
  
   
• Weekly mentorship check-in
  
   

Ideal Candidate

• College junior, senior, or recent graduate
  
   
• Majoring in Business, Nonprofit Management, Entrepreneurship, Public Administration, or related field
  
   
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
  
   
• Strong written communication skills
  
   
• Comfortable with Google Workspace
  
   
• Professional, proactive, and dependable
  
   

Passionate about empowering young women

How to Apply

• Complete the application form at the link below. You will be asked to upload your resume and respond to short-answer questions.
• Apply Here
  
   

Applications close: Sunday, March 9, at 11:59 PM.