Nonprofit Intern-Fall 2024
CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR FALL 2024 SEMESTER
Check with your department chair or Internship Coordinator (based on your major) BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY ONLY BEING OFFERED TO NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS AGED 16-24. PLEASE COMPLETE APPLICATION HERE.
Position Overview Jersey Cares is seeking a highly energetic individual interested in acquiring workforce development skills (project management, leadership, communications, etc.) and acquiring work experience through an internship at a local New Jersey nonprofit organization. The individual will support day-to-day operational aspects of a project/s and its full scope of deliverables. This position provides real responsibility in a fast-paced and results-driven nonprofit organization. This is the perfect opportunity for someone with a self-starting, proactive attitude; one who has a proven ability to focus and see tasks through to completion while committed to improving the lives of others. This is a hybrid position, working both remote and/or in-office.
*Interns will receive a $250 stipend upon completion of the 12 week (120 hours) program, if available. This will be communicated prior to accepting a position.
Intern responsibilities can be in the areas of:
Program Management & Development
- Program & Project Management
- Creating and executing project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs
- Following up with clients, when necessary, regarding commitments
- Developing and supporting programs in various impact areas (i.e. youth development, aging populations, hunger, environment, homelessness, economic opportunity)
- Conducting outreach to engage communities
- Data Analytics - Collection, Analysis & Reporting
- Measure the impact of interventions on outcomes
- Analyze data and provide real-time solutions to improve performance
- Use google analytics to understand which campaigns drive the most website traffic
Finance & Fundraising
- Research funding opportunities
- Develop online funding campaigns that motivate donors to act
- Assist with program budget, labor tracking and expense reporting system
Communications & Advocacy
- Developing and implementing social media strategies for maximum engagement across platforms (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
- Writing and editing regular blog posts related to programs and external issues or areas of interest
- Assisting in the creation of media and film to engage visitors to nonprofit website and volunteer portals
Requirements
The interested intern should be a resident of the New Jersey area, between the ages of 16-24. Participants must also provide 120 hours of service, attend 2 professional development workshops, and create a presentation detailing their internships for Demonstration Day.
- Must be a New Jersey Resident
- A strong commitment to people-oriented solutions and community needs
- Good written and verbal communications skills
- A strong work ethic --understanding that being on-time is being 10 minutes early
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- An ability to think creatively and handle multiple tasks at the same time
- Some experience writing across social media platforms preferred
Incentives
- Stipend upon completion, if applicable, if available
- Complete in 10-12 weeks
- College credit, if applicable
- Professional development
- Connection to jobs
Start & End Dates: Flexible work schedules and offered in Spring, Summer and Fall.
If interested, please apply here: bit.ly/3KJifHn
Taylor Madgey - taylor@jerseycares.org