Nonprofit Internship Opportunities

 

This page includes a listing of internship opportunities in the nonprofit area within our region. Please refer the contact information provided in the description for more information about each opportunity.

Western Kentucky University Career Services is an excellent source to learn more about internship and job opportunities, developing your resume, and interview skills. To learn more about Career Services, visit www.wku.edu/career. 

For Internship Opportunities at the ALIVE Center, visit our internship page. 

 

Marketing and Event Coordinator - Light of Chance, Inc.

Contact: Eric Logan at eric.logan@lightofchance.org for more information.

Click here for a full description.

 

Youth Wellness Program Assistant - Light of Chance, Inc.

Contact: Eric Logan at eric.logan@lightofchance.org for more information.

Click here for a full description.

 

Development Assistant Intern - Light of Chance, Inc.

Contact: Eric Logan at eric.logan@lightofchance.org for more information.

Click here for a full description.

 

Refugee Services Intern - International Center

Phone: 270-781-8336 ext.307

The Social Adjustment Intern assists refugee clients to access mainstream social services when appropriate services are available. In the absence of appropriate mainstream services, the Intern will assist Social Adjustment staff to provide culturally appropriate services directly to refugee clients. Examples of social adjustment services include assisting clients to learn how to budget, to open bank accounts, to seek needed medical help, and to interact with their landlords and their children's teachers. Click here to view the full description.

 

Match Grant Program Intern - International Center

Phone: 270-781-8336 ext.307

Click here to read the full description on page 2.

 

Administrative Assistant Intern - International Center

Phone: 270-781-8336 ext.307

Click here to read the full description on page 3

 

Internship - Blessings Unleashed

Contact Phone- 670-4000 

Please visit www.blessingsunleashed.org for information regarding all the internship opportunities at Blessings Unleashed.

 

Internship Opportunities - Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

Contact Phone - 781-3200 

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking student interns for the 2012 spring semester. 

Qualified candidates must be available to work during office hours.  The Chamber is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Monday and from 8:00am to 4:30pm Tuesday through Friday.  You may tailor your internship schedule around your school or other commitments.  Interns typically spend 15-20 hours at the Chamber each week.  Internships, while unpaid, are an investment in your future because of the experiences you will gain at the Chamber.  Preference is placed on students with strong communication skills and a desire to assist chamber professional with projects, events, publications, and day-to-day chamber operations. 

 

Internships - Big Brothers Big Sisters

Contact Phone - 782-0280 

BBBS has internships year round, typically during the summer, fall, and spring semesters. 

Summer 2013 & Fall 2013 Semesters
Big Brothers Big Sisters, a national mentoring organization, is seeking interns for the 2013 Summer and Fall Semester for their Bowling Green office. Although this is not a paid internship, this is a great opportunity for candidates interested in non-profit fundraising, marketing, public affairs and special event planning.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
The intern(s) will assist with special projects and fundraising and marketing operations including planning, implementing and working fundraising events and activities. The ideal candidate will have an interest in non-profits, fundraising and marketing. At the conclusion of his/her tenure, the intern will have a thorough understanding of development and marketing activities, including researching and soliciting donor and volunteer prospects. The intern will be encouraged to take a leadership role in spearheading their own project within the objectives of the development department, depending on one's experience and hours of availability.
The number of hours and schedule are flexible, but the intern will be expected to work 15-25 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday with some occasional evening or weekend activities.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Area of studies can include Communications, Marketing, Non-profit Management, Hospitality Management or other related fields. A successful candidate must be reliable and organized with exceptional follow-through. He or she must have a strong ability to take direction, multi-task and have the capacity for critical observation. Strong work ethic and willingness to learn is ideal. Experience with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint) is necessary. In addition, candidates must be internet savvy, have good clerical skills, and have reliable means of transportation.

Interested students are asked to send their resume with a cover letter by email to brian@bbbsky.com. In the cover letter, please provide the length of time you are looking to intern and the estimated days and times you are available to work.
For questions, please call (270) 781.1180 or visit www.bbbsky.com.

 

Junior Achievement

Contact Phone- 782-0280

Marketing & Communications Internship - 

Junior Achievement is a great place to work!  What other career will allow you to be out in the community sharing the accomplishments of an organization as well known and solid as JA?  On one day, we may be making follow-up calls to our investors, volunteers and teachers, the next we may be organizing an event, and the next out on meetings sharing our story.  We are always looking to increase awareness of JA in the community.  There is always something exciting happening at JA! Click the link to learn more about the Marketing & Communications Internship at Junior Achievement.

 

Social Media Internship -

Click the link to learn more about the Social Media Internship at Junior Achievement.

 

HOTEL INC Office Intern(s) Needed 

Contact Phone- 782-1263

HOTEL INC Office hours: Tuesday-Friday 9am-3pm

Intern is most needed on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Must be able to work at least two days or three half days, but hours are flexible. The position is unpaid, and hours worked will be counted as volunteer hours.

General Requirements: Applicants must have completed 30 university credit hours (sophomore, junior, or senior status) and have a reliable form of transportation.

The application for the position must be submitted by email to director@hotelincbg.com by Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Intern(s) will be notified by Friday, August 10, 2012. Estimated start date for the position is Tuesday, August 21, 2012 but is flexible,

Job Description: The intern will fill the position of receptionist in the office of HOTEL INC. Duties include greeting clients, completing client intake forms and donation forms, answering the telephone, filing, data entry, and other miscellaneous office tasks. Should be willing to complete other projects as assigned by HOTEL INC staff, have good organization skills, be self-motivated, and work well with people. Basic computer skills needed.

There is also the opportunity to intern here as a Kentucky Service Corp member. 

Want to learn more about us before you apply? Visit us online at hotelincbg.com.

**If you have any questions or concerns please call (270) 782-1263 or email info@hotelincbg.com.