SECU Public Fellows Internship Program
About
Thanks to generous support from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation, the Carolina Center for Public Service is offering Carolina students the opportunity to apply to be an SECU Public Fellows Intern.
This program connects talented undergraduate students with community organizations in rural North Carolina communities. As an intern, you’ll benefit from meaningful professional experience with a local agency or organization, while giving back to a rural community that may be your own hometown. Interns will receive training and mentoring, and will be paid up to $5,000 (before taxes and other deductions). The start date for the summer internships typically will be no sooner than May and must be finished no later than the end of August. The specific dates will be agreed on by the partner organization, intern and CCPS.
Know Before You Apply
Eligibility
To be considered as an SECU Public Fellow Intern, applicants must:
- Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at UNC-Chapel Hill during the spring semester of 2025, academically eligible and planning to return for the fall semester of 2025 and have an expected graduation date no earlier than December 2025
- Be a North Carolina resident
- Be able to work a minimum of 300 hours over the summer, exact times to be determined by supervisors.
- Depending on the needs of the placement site, be able and willing to work some evening and weekend hours
- Be able to participate in required pre-internship trainings, a local SECU branch advisory board meeting and post-internship follow-up, including a possible meeting with the SECU Foundation Board of Directors
- Have access to transportation necessary for commuting to and from the internship placement site. Some placement sites require regular access to a car (noted in position descriptions below).
- Be willing to complete all community site hiring requirements as needed (ie. background check).
- Applicants must not be a director, employee, or family member of a director or employee of SECU or SECU Foundation.
- Applicants must not have participated in the SECU Public Fellows Internship program in the past at any university.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or status as a protected veteran.
Application Process
Interested students can apply on GivePulse by logging in with your ONYEN. You may apply for as many positions as you would like. Interviews will be conducted with organizations from January-March and selected interns will be notified no later than April 2025.
Summer 2025 Internship Openings
Carolina partners with 20 unique organizations in communities throughout North Carolina. Descriptions of the 20 positions for Summer 2025 are below. More positions will be added throughout the semester, totaling 20 positions. (Click the drop down arrow to read).
All internship positions are open to students from all majors. Application deadlines for each position vary. Please check GivePulse for the most up to date deadlines.
Communications & Marketing
Location and Service Area
Oxford, North Carolina
Serving Granville County
About the Position
- Hybrid (in-person & remote)
Position Description
Under the general supervision of the Downtown Development Director, the City of Oxford is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic individual to assist in communication and special event efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of local government, as well as develop extensive marketing and event coordination experiences.
- Assists in planning, writing, and managing monthly eNewsletter.
- Design flyers, graphics, and other marketing material for major events.
- Collaborates with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for
- marketing and communications.
- Assists with planning and implementing special events, and programs within the community.
- Assists with onsite setup and management of events.
- Maintains a professional level of confidentiality concerning matters of sensitive and official nature.
- Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the City by assuring all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
- Cooperates with co-workers professionally to accomplish work efficiently and effectively.
- Has regular, predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
- Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., Hospitality, Marketing/Communications, or Public Relations).
- Some marketing and communications experience preferred.
- Must have a valid driver’s license prior to internship.
- Required knowledge of communications and marketing principles, practices, and implementation methods.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of customer service standards and protocols.
- Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space.
- Ability to plan and coordinate projects, managing multiple projects at one time.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the general public, City employees, officials, neighborhood groups, media, etc.
- Required to operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of software.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member, maintaining composure and confidentiality, and working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
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Location and Service Area
Kinston, NC
Serving Lenoir County
Organization Mission
Kinston Teens is a youth-led nonprofit organization with a mission of empowering young people through service, leadership and civic engagement. Our organization, founded in 2014, operates at the intersections of youth empowerment and community development providing those who have been most marginalized and disenfranchised from leadership a chance to shape and influence the future of their neighborhoods. We have been steadfast responding to crises and natural disasters—including hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic—along with organizing against gun violence, poverty, and health disparities.
About the Position
- Fully in-person
- 40 hours a week for 8 weeks (full-time)
Position Description
The Communications Assistant will be an integral part of Kinston Teens, contributing to our community development initiatives in East Kinston and our Neighborhood Hub. The intern will support our mission by utilizing various media forms to document, archive, and promote our organization’s work and programs.
Responsibilities:
- Main Project: The Communications Assistant intern will take the lead on a community-focused project during their internship. This project will involve:
- Conducting interviews and gathering stories from community members in East Kinston to showcase the impact of our programs and initiatives.
- Creating a multimedia presentation or report that tells the story of East Kinston’s development journey, using photographs, videos, and interviews.
- Collaborating with our team to promote this project through various media channels to raise awareness and support for our neighborhood’s growth.
- Photography
- Capture and edit visual content that highlights our community development efforts in East Kinston.
- Organize and categorize media files in our organization’s file management system (Google Drive).
- Perform necessary retouching and image adjustments.
- Maintain and operate photography equipment.
- Communications, Newsletter, and Social Media
- Collaborate on communications strategies that promote our programs and enhance our organization’s visibility.
- Develop a monthly newsletter featuring news, updates, upcoming events, and resources relevant to our East Kinston initiatives.
- Utilize analytic tools to assess the effectiveness of our digital campaigns.
- Create and manage content schedules to maintain a consistent online presence.
- Create and manage event listings on our website and social media platforms.
- Engage with our community during events through live social media postings.
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in photography and photo editing software.
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook).
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Passion for community development and a commitment to our mission.
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Community Development & Social Justice
Location and Service Area
Greenville, North Carolina (Pitt County), Serving Eastern North Carolina
Organization Mission
Promote the active participation of Mexicans and Latinos in their new communities and encourage the appreciation, understanding, and prosperity of the Mexican and Latino community through cultural, educational, leadership, health, and advocacy.
About the Position
- This position is Hybrid (Remote and In-Person)
- Preferably available 40 hours a week for 8 weeks (full-time)
Position Description
As a part of the AMEXCAN team there are always new and exciting opportunities to grow personally and professionally. There are many programs and specialty projects and programs that will need attention. The Program Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing assigned programs while working within relevant initiatives while interconnecting assignments with other coordinators for long term objectives. Utilizing skills from diverse areas will assist you in providing comprehensive programs for the community. One of the most important tools to combat disparities is the development and implementation of collaborative multisystem strategic plans that utilize diverse actions to create long term systemic changes. Each program and task you complete towards these goals must be specially tailored to meet the needs of the diverse populations we serve and as needs of the community change, so will the programs and services the organization and you will need to offer. Some tasks you will complete for your projects are:
- Coordinate with other team members for events and activities
- Utilize outreach tools and methods to engage the community
- Coordinate with community leaders to develop action plans for activities
- Develop key partnerships for events and programs
- Plan, coordinate, and implement programs
- Coordinate with community partners for events
- Utilize outreach methods to recruit new members, volunteers, and community partners
- Attend essential meetings and program events
- Evaluate of programs and events
- Present program progress and evaluation data
- Assist members as needed
- Create lists of resources and providers in communities served
- Create contacts within available resources
- Facilitate community partnerships with local resources, the organization, and the community
- Coordinate community partners to present to the community
- Train volunteers in outreach methods, leadership skills, and program standards
- Ensure that partnerships remain beneficial to the community and follow ethical standards that preserve the dignity and safety of the community.
- Other duties as needed
Qualifications
This position is recommended to have access to a personal vehicle for transportation. The ideal candidate can demonstrate organizational and leadership skills.
Read about 2022’s AMEXCAN intern experience!
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Location and Service Area
Tarboro, NC
Serving Edgecombe County
Organization Mission
To partner with local, state and federal agencies to create holistic and comprehensive community development solutions. For historically Black and/or low-moderate income communities with a focus on promoting self-sufficiency and economic FREEDOM. Our core goals are:
- Preserve it. Ensuring that African American History and Culture isn’t lost during redevelopment through preservation.
- Revitalize it. Ensuring that the community has access to affordable housing as well as economic opportunities.
- Grow it. Ensuring that everyone has access to organic produce at an affordable cost. While also educating and providing agency for communities to live healthier lifestyles.
About the Position
- Hybrid (in-person & remote)
- 40 hours a week for 8 weeks (full-time)
Position Description
We are looking for a dynamic, energetic intern who is eager to learn about our organization by assisting various departments. You will be working closely with our team to conduct research, capture data, and attend meetings where you will be asked to take minutes. To be successful as an Intern, you should be willing to help with any tasks assigned by the COO. You will be involved in upcoming projects as well as assisting with current campaigns.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Fulfilling tasks set out by the COO
- Attending meetings and taking minutes.
- Performing research at the COO’s request
- Conducting research related to topics of historical preservation, community and economic development, and/or agriculture, especially as they relate to historically Black and/or low-moderate income communities
- Specifically, in 2024, we will be doing a short film centering around Princeville’s infrastructure. This year our interns will be assisting in gathering information on that.
- Updating social media platforms and writing copy for posts.
- Creating images and graphics for social media posts.
Qualifications
- Eager to learn and work with various departments in the company
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent organizational skills
- Intern should have a commitment to social justice
- Intern should have an interest in historical preservation, community and economic development, and/or agriculture, especially as they relate to historically Black and/or low-moderate income communities
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https://www.chathamhomeless.org/
Location and Service Area
Siler City. NC
Serving Chatham County
Organization Mission
Love Chatham is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization established in January 2021 as a common banner under which churches, businesses and people from Chatham County can come together to serve and love those in our community suffering from homelessness and hunger.
About the Position
- Hybrid (in-person & remote)
- Approx. 20 hours a week for 14 weeks (part-time)
Position Description
Love Chatham works within the community actively engaging our community members to problem solve and find ways to prevent homelessness, support those that are, and love our community members the best way we know how. As a faith based organization we minister to those around us and believe healing happens at a mental physical and spiritual level. Projects may include fundraising, grant writing, diving into local policy, networking, reviewing and improving existing program policies, and helping with the implementation of our new transitional housing program.
True Homes, a regional based builder, has been working with Love Chatham and our community partners to pave the pathway forward to donate a house to our program to expand our transitional housing. This allows us to focus on housing first, and to really get to work with our community members. An intern with Love Chatham will experience the housing first model, how we work with clients directly, casework, network, and develop solutions for self-sufficiency. This new house will expand on our existing capacity to serve – as we develop a new men’s program and expand the women’s program. The intern will have the opportunity to be involved with the development of the men’s program as well as expand the goals and strengthen the women’s program.
Last years intern partnered directly with the Transitional House Manager and Executive Director to 1)Attended collaborative meetings 2) Grant writing 3) Research for the clients in the home 4) Worked directly with clients in the home 5) Shadowed the House Manager during casework 6) Involved in an organizational fundraiser 7) Attended networking opportunities 8) Participated in regional casework (region 6, coordinated entry by-name list) 9) Update program material – infographs/presentations/social media content
In the past the internship was adapted to the intern leveraging both skill and knowledge already accumulated while stretching the intern to get outside of their comfort zone and challenge themselves in meaningful real world applications. We generally like to include at least one capstone project. In Siler City, where we are located, there is a poverty level of 28.9%, affordable housing shortages, income disparity, issues with quality of housing, and food insecurity. The intern will be working alongside dedicated community members, organizations, and county resources looking to make a difference. We partner with many organizations in our area and primarily participate in the Chatham Housing Collective which is promoted by the United Way of Chatham County.
Qualifications
- Solid writing and communication skills
- Relationship building skills
- Access to reliable transportation
- Ability to maintain deadlines
- Ability to deal with some ambiguous scenarios and make decisions based on the information available
- A desire to learn about the organization and how we’re integrated within the community is critical to the outcome of the internship
- Ability to keep up with multiple sources of communication (email, text, phone, etc)
- Grant writing experience or a desire to learn more about grant writing and potentially center a project around this
- Desire or ability to fundraise potentially as a capstone project
- Ok with picture being taken and/or interviewing with the local newspaper
- A desire to be developed professionally
- Healthy conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work remotely and in person (hybrid schedule)
- Your social IQ will certainly be on display with this internship. Being able to interact with people of all different backgrounds and respect the diverse population that we interact with is an absolute must.
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https://www.peacehavenfarm.org/
Location and Service Area
Whitsett, NC
Serving Guilford & Alamance Counties
Organization Mission
Peacehaven Community Farm is a sustainable farm located on 89 beautiful acres of organic gardens, rolling pastures, and lush woodlands that connects people with special needs to their community.
About the Position
- Fully In-person
- Expected to work between 20-25 hours a week
Position Description
The Summer Programs Assistant will work with the Director of Programs and the Lead Educator to carry out the mission of Peacehaven Community Farm. The intended benefits of this internship is to assist Peacehaven Community Farm which is located in rural Guilford County in providing opportunities for engagement between people with and without disabilities and for them to learn and grow together. The Assistant will support the Lead Educator of Programs with coordinating and executing Peacehaven’s educational programs: RISE & Farm Corps.
- RISE is a job-training & professional development program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who wish to gain employment.
- The Farm Corps program is an initiative between the Greensboro Police Department and Cone Health to provide summer programs and training for underserved youth. This program will take place during the day on the farm completing farm tasks. Also, Farm Corps participants will serve as peer coaches for the RISE program. The Assistant will follow the Lead Educator and Director of Agriculture plan of action and will work with the youth in this capacity.
In addition, the Program’s Assistant will work with the Community Engagement Coordinator to organize volunteer opportunities and participate in any community speaking engagements. Finally, the Program’s Assistant will also work at times with Peacehaven’s Core Members (residents on the farm) during their daily activities.
Qualifications
The Program’s Assistant will need to be able to provide their own transportation. This position is expected to be fully in-person. It is helpful if the participant enjoys engaging in conversation with others and likes to take initiative to not only complete tasks given to them, but also see tasks that need to be completed and do those on their own. Knowledge and experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is helpful but is not required.
Read about 2023’s Peacehaven intern experience!
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Location and Service Area
Cullowhee, NC
Serving the 9 Western NC Counties. The office is located in Jackson County.
Organization Mission
Vecinos is a 501(c)3 nonprofit healthcare organization serving and advocating for farmworkers and uninsured, low-income adults in western North Carolina. We have a specific focus on the Latinx and farmworker community. Agricultural work is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country and workers face many barriers when it comes to accessing care. Vecinos aims to break down health care barriers by bringing services directly to the community. Our mission is to provide culturally-appropriate health and wellness services for the uninsured Latinx community.
About the Position
- Fully in-person
- 20-40 hours a week for up to 300 hours total
Position Description
Primary Internship Projects:
- Interpretation and case management at ECU dental clinic
- Interpretation and case management during Vecinos’ weekly on-site clinic – Wednesday evenings
- Outreach with staff and mobile clinic, focusing on health assessments and health education – Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings
- Office management, ensuring files are properly managed, HIPAA compliance is met, and patient confidentiality is maintained
- Reporting and data entry to FHASES and Athena, our patient databases
Qualifications
- Fluent Spanish/English
- Understanding of cultural competency and a desire to work with diverse people of all ages, without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or socioeconomic background.
- Ability to work with a team and independently
- Leadership skills, self-direction, time-management, and initiative
- Ability to keep and organize accurate patient records and files
- Availability to work nights along with the willingness to work in difficult working environments (e.g. overcrowded, substandard housing, which often lacks basic sanitation; working in adverse weather conditions).
- Current valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
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Law
Location and Service Area
Slyva, NC, serving Jackson County
Organization Mission
Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity.
About the Position
- Fully In-Person in Slyva, NC
Position Description
This position will be responsible for various office and legal duties including:
- Greet clients and inquire about their legal needs
- Draft and prepare legal documents
- Work closely with attorneys and paralegals in a variety of tasks
- Attend hearings at court
Qualifications
- Interest in helping others
- Commitment to positive change and social justice
- Reliable and able to work independently as well as in a team setting
- Computer/internet experience and willingness to utilize technology
- Computer literacy in word processing, email, internet, and spreadsheets
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated capacity to handle multiple tasks and projects
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitive information
- Licensed driver preferred but not required
- Must have a laptop
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Public Health
https://www.corafoodpantry.org
Location and Service Area
Pittsboro, NC
Serving Chatham County
Organization Mission
CORA is a non-profit organization that provides food to residents of Chatham County during financial crisis caused by loss of jobs, health conditions, and other personal situations. Founded in 1989, CORA has served the community with kindness, compassion, and dedication to ensure that families in need do not experience hunger.
About the Position
- Hybrid (in-person & remote)
- This position is primarily part-time (20 hrs/wk), but there may be weeks with close to full-time hours (40 hrs/wk).
- Ideally, we’re looking for someone who could start part-time, mostly remote during the spring semester.
Position Description
SNACK (Summer Nutrition Assistance for Chatham Kids) provides boxes of food to children facing food insecurity during the summer school holiday. In 2023 SNACK provided more than 190,000 meals to 1,312 Chatham County children. The SNACK assistant will help in all aspects of the administration of this program, participant registration, establishing and coordinating distribution locations, menu planning, community outreach, etc. Much of the position can be completed remotely, but during distribution weeks there will be frequent travel to locations throughout Chatham County. Planning for the SNACK program begins early April so an ideal candidate will be available part-time, mostly remote, starting April 1st.
Qualifications
Candidate will need to have access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Someone with Spanish language proficiency is strongly preferred.
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Location and Service Area
Durham, NC
Serving Durham, Orange, Chatham and Wake Counties
Organization Mission
El Futuro is a nonprofit outpatient clinic that provides comprehensive mental health services for Latino families in a bilingual environment of healing and hope. We keep nurturing stronger familias to live out their dreams.
About the Position
- Hybrid (in-person & remote)
- 20 hours a week for 14 weeks (part-time)
Position Description
The Advancing Latinx Mental Health Access (ALMA)/Training Education and Consultation Intern will support the Technical Assistance and Consultation Program Lead to develop, grow and maintain a consultation and technical assistance program aimed at improving access to mental health care for the Latinx community throughout North Carolina. Too often Spanish speakers and Latinx immigrants in rural North Carolina can’t access quality mental health support–ALMA is attempting to expand access to every part of the state. This position is hybrid (in-person & remote).
Primary Responsibilities:
Work on two or more of the following projects depending on interests and skill sets:
- Communications and Outreach Plan and Recruitment materials for self-directed learning and consultation work, using census data to identify communities with significant need
- Communications for Self-Directed Learning Course
- Integrating Intellectual Property language into materials
- Evaluation development for new TECS initiatives
- Materials to support Latine mental wellbeing training/coaching sessions/advanced training and support facilitating sessions (including developing tools for CHWs to support implementation of skills)
- Research and Development of tools for Technical Assistance & Consultation related to Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services standards
- Develop a revised presentation bank, solicit and organize donations, and promote use of saved assets
- Obtain participants’ and/or prospects’ input by administering surveys or assessments to support continuous quality improvement and research
- Creating a pipeline, support integration of culturally responsive content into Human Services curricula and using as a template for other community colleges
- Identifying Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and emerging HSIs with BSW programs for outreach to increase the pipeline of Latine mental health clinicians.
Qualifications
- Experience with community/non-profit mental health/health organizations and demonstrated experience working with or awareness of the context of traditionally under-resourced communities, preferably Latine communities
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and ability to build effective relationships with internal and external staff at all levels
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to self-monitor
- Flexibility, creativity and a spirit of collaboration to address developing programmatic needs
- Computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Office products, cloud-based file management software (e.g., Box.com), online data collection and web conferencing skills (e.g. Zoom)
- Required: Must be able to document professional reports, program outcomes in English.
- Strongly preferred: Spanish language proficiency
Read about 2023’s El Futuro Intern Experience!
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https://www.foothillsfoodhub.org/mcdowell-lfac
Location and Service Area
Marion, NC (McDowell, Burke, & Rutherford Counties)
Organization Mission
McDowell LFAC aims to enhance and promote community health by advocating for an equitable and economically viable local food system to strengthen community by working to: (1) Ensure local food is affordable and accessible to low income community members, (2) Increase the supply and consumer demand of local food in McDowell County, (3) Engage youth in the production, marketing & selling of local foods, (4) Engage local government, institutional, and grassroots leaders to support LFAC and growth of McDowell County’s local food economy.
About the Position
- Fully in-person in Marion, NC
- Approx 20 hrs/wk for 14 weeks (part-time)
Position Description
The Local Food Advocate will contribute to increasing the supply and consumer demand of local food in McDowell County. They would do so by developing or assisting programs at the Marion Tailgate Market and the Foothills Food Hub, utilizing the individual’s unique skillset, knowledge and passion. Project Examples could include: Farmer’s Market Kids’ Corner (activities and learning station); Teaching Kitchen Cooking Demos & Classes; Food Production projects (like meal kits creation, food preservation, and increasing local food products in the market); Food Hub Operations projects like expansion into a new building to aggregate more farmer food and increase market opportunities for farmers; farmer relations and trainings.
Qualifications
- Knowledge on the subject of at least one component of food systems (production, processing, distribution, marketing, consumption, waste)
- Interest in at least one of the following: Nutrition, Culinary Arts, Children & Youth, Surveys & Data Management, Community Organizing, Food Hub Operations, Local Farm Advocacy, Food Security
- The ideal candidate will be a good listener, ask questions, take direction well, be motivated and self-driven, report progress, and willing to work with others including people from all backgrounds and belief systems.
- It would be beneficial, but not required, to have a driver’s license.
- Necessary to be comfortable working standing, lifting or sitting in a warehouse, office, kitchen, and outdoors in variable conditions.
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https://www.chathamhomeless.org/
Location and Service Area
Siler City. NC
Serving Chatham County
Organization Mission
Love Chatham is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization established in January 2021 as a common banner under which churches, businesses and people from Chatham County can come together to serve and love those in our community suffering from homelessness and hunger.
About the Position
- Hybrid (in-person & remote)
- Approx. 20 hours a week for 14 weeks (part-time)
Position Description
Love Chatham works within the community actively engaging our community members to problem solve and find ways to prevent homelessness, support those that are, and love our community members the best way we know how. As a faith based organization we minister to those around us and believe healing happens at a mental physical and spiritual level. Projects may include fundraising, grant writing, diving into local policy, networking, reviewing and improving existing program policies, and helping with the implementation of our new transitional housing program.
True Homes, a regional based builder, has been working with Love Chatham and our community partners to pave the pathway forward to donate a house to our program to expand our transitional housing. This allows us to focus on housing first, and to really get to work with our community members. An intern with Love Chatham will experience the housing first model, how we work with clients directly, casework, network, and develop solutions for self-sufficiency. This new house will expand on our existing capacity to serve – as we develop a new men’s program and expand the women’s program. The intern will have the opportunity to be involved with the development of the men’s program as well as expand the goals and strengthen the women’s program.
Last years intern partnered directly with the Transitional House Manager and Executive Director to 1)Attended collaborative meetings 2) Grant writing 3) Research for the clients in the home 4) Worked directly with clients in the home 5) Shadowed the House Manager during casework 6) Involved in an organizational fundraiser 7) Attended networking opportunities 8) Participated in regional casework (region 6, coordinated entry by-name list) 9) Update program material – infographs/presentations/social media content
In the past the internship was adapted to the intern leveraging both skill and knowledge already accumulated while stretching the intern to get outside of their comfort zone and challenge themselves in meaningful real world applications. We generally like to include at least one capstone project. In Siler City, where we are located, there is a poverty level of 28.9%, affordable housing shortages, income disparity, issues with quality of housing, and food insecurity. The intern will be working alongside dedicated community members, organizations, and county resources looking to make a difference. We partner with many organizations in our area and primarily participate in the Chatham Housing Collective which is promoted by the United Way of Chatham County.
Qualifications
- Solid writing and communication skills
- Relationship building skills
- Access to reliable transportation
- Ability to maintain deadlines
- Ability to deal with some ambiguous scenarios and make decisions based on the information available
- A desire to learn about the organization and how we’re integrated within the community is critical to the outcome of the internship
- Ability to keep up with multiple sources of communication (email, text, phone, etc)
- Grant writing experience or a desire to learn more about grant writing and potentially center a project around this
- Desire or ability to fundraise potentially as a capstone project
- Ok with picture being taken and/or interviewing with the local newspaper
- A desire to be developed professionally
- Healthy conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work remotely and in person (hybrid schedule)
- Your social IQ will certainly be on display with this internship. Being able to interact with people of all different backgrounds and respect the diverse population that we interact with is an absolute must.
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https://www.projectmomentumnc.com/
Location and Service Area
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Serving Edgecombe, Nash and Wilson Counties
Organization Mission
Project Momentum’s mission is to address urgent and emergent health disparities in Edgecombe, Wilson and Nash counties by providing holistic services without excuses.
About the Position
- Fully In-Person in Rocky Mount, NC
- Prefer someone available approx. 40 hours a week for 8 weeks (full-time), but this is flexible to intern needs and schedule
Position Description
This intern will report to the Field Program Coordinator. More information about the MAPSCorps program can be found online at https://mapscorps.org/.
MAPSCorps Assistant Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with staff and MAPSCorps Central to finalize program planning (e.g., mapping and curriculum schedule, logistics for providing food and transportation for students, preparing materials, etc.)
- Prepare for leading students by reviewing lesson plans and completing MAPSCorps taxonomy training
- Support the Field Program Coordinator in supervising 10 high school students
- Coordinate lunches for students Monday-Thursday
- Coordinate logistics of scheduling mapping, lunch, and education sessions for students
- Drive high school students to mapping locations as needed
- Assist students in mapping the Edgecombe and Nash community using an app
- Support field program coordinators in leading lessons for students using provided materials
- Support field program coordinators in guide students in completing a summer-long research project for them to present at a community symposium at the end of the summer
Qualifications
- Required to have a NC Driver’s License .
- Have access to a laptop computer
- Ability to work independently.
- Be a team player.
- Be able to maintain confidentiality of records management.
- Be able to complete tasks in a timely manner. Be able to work and adapt in an environment of constant change.
- Be able to work effectively in a remote capacity at least part of the time.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
The ideal candidate for this position is highly organized, pays great attention to detail, excels in critical thinking, and has the ability to analyze data. Special training will be provided.
Location and Service Area
Cullowhee, NC
Serving the 9 Western NC Counties. The office is located in Jackson County.
Organization Mission
Vecinos is a 501(c)3 nonprofit healthcare organization serving and advocating for farmworkers and uninsured, low-income adults in western North Carolina. We have a specific focus on the Latinx and farmworker community. Agricultural work is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country and workers face many barriers when it comes to accessing care. Vecinos aims to break down health care barriers by bringing services directly to the community. Our mission is to provide culturally-appropriate health and wellness services for the uninsured Latinx community.
About the Position
- Fully in-person
- 20-40 hours a week for up to 300 hours total
Position Description
Primary Internship Projects:
- Interpretation and case management at ECU dental clinic
- Interpretation and case management during Vecinos’ weekly on-site clinic – Wednesday evenings
- Outreach with staff and mobile clinic, focusing on health assessments and health education – Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings
- Office management, ensuring files are properly managed, HIPAA compliance is met, and patient confidentiality is maintained
- Reporting and data entry to FHASES and Athena, our patient databases
Qualifications
- Fluent Spanish/English
- Understanding of cultural competency and a desire to work with diverse people of all ages, without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or socioeconomic background.
- Ability to work with a team and independently
- Leadership skills, self-direction, time-management, and initiative
- Ability to keep and organize accurate patient records and files
- Availability to work nights along with the willingness to work in difficult working environments (e.g. overcrowded, substandard housing, which often lacks basic sanitation; working in adverse weather conditions).
- Current valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
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Public Policy & Local Government
Location and Service Area
Oxford, North Carolina
Serving Granville County
About the Position
- Hybrid (in-person & remote)
Position Description
Under the general supervision of the Downtown Development Director, the City of Oxford is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic individual to assist in communication and special event efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of local government, as well as develop extensive marketing and event coordination experiences.
- Assists in planning, writing, and managing monthly eNewsletter.
- Design flyers, graphics, and other marketing material for major events.
- Collaborates with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for
- marketing and communications.
- Assists with planning and implementing special events, and programs within the community.
- Assists with onsite setup and management of events.
- Maintains a professional level of confidentiality concerning matters of sensitive and official nature.
- Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the City by assuring all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
- Cooperates with co-workers professionally to accomplish work efficiently and effectively.
- Has regular, predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
- Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., Hospitality, Marketing/Communications, or Public Relations).
- Some marketing and communications experience preferred.
- Must have a valid driver’s license prior to internship.
- Required knowledge of communications and marketing principles, practices, and implementation methods.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of customer service standards and protocols.
- Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space.
- Ability to plan and coordinate projects, managing multiple projects at one time.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the general public, City employees, officials, neighborhood groups, media, etc.
- Required to operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of software.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member, maintaining composure and confidentiality, and working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
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Location and Service Area
Wilson, NC
Serving Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, Wilson Counties
Organization Mission
The UCPCOG population of 296,296 is ranked eighth in the State. Unfortunately, as of 2019 four of the five counties (Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson, and Northampton) are designated by the North Carolina Department of Commerce as Tier 1 economically distressed. In the region, 19.3% of the population lives in poverty. Associated with these dismal statistics are many problems but also many opportunities for making improvements. It is the mission of UCPCOG to address these concerns. “Working for a better tomorrow” is job one.
About the Position
- Hybrid (in-person & remote)
- 20-40 hours a week for up to 300 hours total
Position Description
The Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments (UCPCOG) is seeking a Regional Planning Associate who will work among a team of 7 professional regional planners to administer and develop projects, detailed below, that benefit the five-county Upper Coastal Plain region. Serving as the lead regional organizations for a five-county region (Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson Counties), UCPCOG’s Planning and Development Services Department (PDS) works in partnership with federal, state, and local member governments, allied organizations, and community leadership. With diverse sources of funding, PDS comprehensively identifies and addresses local and regional priorities and needs in the interrelated areas of community and economic development, infrastructure, workforce, and more.
The Regional Planning Associate will assist with regional food system planning efforts related to the regional food system vision and plan that comes out of the Tri-COG Food Ecosystem Economic Development Strategy in May of 2024. This could include, but is not limited to, finding funding to implement action items in the plan, exploring the need for a regional food council and the foundation needed for one, updating a map of food system infrastructure and farm and food business assistance, and participating in food system groups and conversations across the region/state to understand and promote the role of COGs in facilitating food system activities.
The Regional Planning Associate will also work with the PDS Director to update the 2021 Upper Coastal Plain Digital Inclusion Plan with the newly formed Upper Coastal Plain Digital Literacy Coalition (DLC). The Regional Planning Associate will guide the DLC in conducting a new digital inclusion asset inventory assessment that highlights the needs for broadband availability, broadband adoption, access to devices, digital literacy, and digital workforce development needs. Using the results of the asset inventory assessment, the Regional Planning Associate will guide the DLC in setting goals and objectives to address gaps and expand successful programs across the region. Unique goals and objectives will be developed for each county and the updated Digital Inclusion Plan will include region-wide goals and objectives. This process will involve data gathering, survey development and administration, research, meeting facilitation, presentations to elected boards and non-profit organizations, and plan development/publishing. The goal will not be to replace the 2021 Digital Inclusion Plan with an entirely new plan, but to develop a 2024 Digital Inclusion Plan Update using the existing plan as a template and the new DLC’s guidance to set refreshed goals and objectives.
The Regional Planning Associate may be asked to assist with other projects that relate to the Upper Coastal Plain Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS 2023-2027), which can be downloaded at ucpcog.org.
Qualifications
Ability to work remotely and in-person (mostly remote with the option of working from the office and some required in-person meetings), ability to attend occasional evening meetings, valid NC driver’s license, access to a vehicle, an interest in working with very small local governments and non-profit organizations, willingness to work with a team, good time management skills, knowledge of the principles of food system and digital inclusion planning, desktop publishing experience (such as Microsoft Publisher and PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Canva, or something similar to develop high-quality visual aids), and experience with (or interest in) working with traditionally underserved populations.
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Location and Service Area
Raleigh, North Carolina
Serving Eastern North Carolina
Organization Mission
Blueprint provides opportunities for training, resource sharing and convening for partner organizations that use civic engagement and education to advocate for a healthy democracy that works to remove barriers and to provide the resources communities need to achieve opportunity, security and well-being.
About the Position
- Fully Remote
- 40 hours a week for 8 weeks (full-time)
- This intern will do their work from home but will have the opportunity to attend some in-person events and meetings.
Position Description
This intern will be tasked to help grow an expanding progressive infrastructure in communities capable of shifting policy, hearts, and minds. We know that we cannot have an inclusive democracy without clean air and water, access to affordable housing, equitable public education, safe communities, and health care because these are necessary pre-conditions of full participation in a democracy that can actually work for all of us.
Interns will assist in helping our partners to develop work plans that help their communities reach these goals. Intern will work with partners providing technical assistance and training so that they are successful. Interns will be expected to work a 40-hour work week and attend staff and Team Reach meetings. Primary projects will include managing the ENC Newsletter, conducting bi-weekly Team ENC meetings, and facilitating training sessions for environmental justice, capacity building, and voter outreach.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would have strong communication skills, and Google and Office suite skills. A driver’s license and transportation is helpful but not required.
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Youth & Education
Location and Service Area
Durham, NC
Serving Durham County
Organization Mission
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
About the Position
- Fully In-person
- 40 hours a week for 8 weeks (full-time)
Position Description
The Operations & Programming Internship will offer invaluable, experiential learning for a current college student who is interested in the day-to-day local operations and program delivery of a nationally recognized nonprofit. The intern will assist in the delivery of programs and services on a daily basis to club members ages 6-18 while working closely with the Director of Operations to identify and complete projects that add operational value to the organization.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Develop, implement, supervise, and evaluate children and daily activities
- Assist and supervise students as they complete their virtual learning.
- Coordinate program services and cooperative learning activities for members and visitors that are both fun and instructional
- Supervise members in the program area; ensure safety of members, positive values, and ethical behavior through quality in programs and appearance of the unit at all times
- Promote and stimulate program participation
- Inventory all supplies necessary for program and submit requisitions for reordering
- Maintain administrative reports and submit them in a timely manner
- Establish positive relationships with children and their parents/guardians
- Performs other related duties and growth opportunities as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Knowledge of youth development with a minimum of two years experience in youth programs.
- Ability to function for more than 3 hours on feet
- Valid State Driver’s License
- Ability to maintain high level of energy
- Ability to motivate children and youth and manage behavior problems in a positive manner.
- Ability to deal with school officials, teachers and the general public in a professional, courteous manner.
- Ability to plan and implement quality age-appropriate programs for children and youth.
- Ability to organize and supervise youth Club members in a safe environment.
- Good communication skills, both written and oral.
Competitive resumes will have the following:
- Ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate volunteers
- Ability to communicate with diverse groups
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
- CPR and First Aid Certifications
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Location and Service Area
Kinston, NC
Serving Lenoir County
Organization Mission
Kinston Teens is a youth-led nonprofit organization with a mission of empowering young people through service, leadership and civic engagement. Our organization, founded in 2014, operates at the intersections of youth empowerment and community development providing those who have been most marginalized and disenfranchised from leadership a chance to shape and influence the future of their neighborhoods. We have been steadfast responding to crises and natural disasters—including hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic—along with organizing against gun violence, poverty, and health disparities.
About the Position
- Fully in-person
- 40 hours a week for 8 weeks (full-time)
Position Description
The Communications Assistant will be an integral part of Kinston Teens, contributing to our community development initiatives in East Kinston and our Neighborhood Hub. The intern will support our mission by utilizing various media forms to document, archive, and promote our organization’s work and programs.
Responsibilities:
- Main Project: The Communications Assistant intern will take the lead on a community-focused project during their internship. This project will involve:
- Conducting interviews and gathering stories from community members in East Kinston to showcase the impact of our programs and initiatives.
- Creating a multimedia presentation or report that tells the story of East Kinston’s development journey, using photographs, videos, and interviews.
- Collaborating with our team to promote this project through various media channels to raise awareness and support for our neighborhood’s growth.
- Photography
- Capture and edit visual content that highlights our community development efforts in East Kinston.
- Organize and categorize media files in our organization’s file management system (Google Drive).
- Perform necessary retouching and image adjustments.
- Maintain and operate photography equipment.
- Communications, Newsletter, and Social Media
- Collaborate on communications strategies that promote our programs and enhance our organization’s visibility.
- Develop a monthly newsletter featuring news, updates, upcoming events, and resources relevant to our East Kinston initiatives.
- Utilize analytic tools to assess the effectiveness of our digital campaigns.
- Create and manage content schedules to maintain a consistent online presence.
- Create and manage event listings on our website and social media platforms.
- Engage with our community during events through live social media postings.
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in photography and photo editing software.
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook).
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Passion for community development and a commitment to our mission.
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https://www.menandwomenunited.org/
Location and Service Area
Delco, NC
Serving Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus Counties
Organization Mission
Our mission is to promote education, resource awareness and to provide services to assist in creating independent and self–sufficient youth and families in our community. We believe that each family is the driving force behind their own success. Our programs assist, enrich, and enlighten each family member with valuable resources and educational opportunities to enhance the quality of their lives.
About the Position
- Hybrid (in-person & remote), must be available for some in-person work
- 40 hours a week for 8 weeks (full-time)
Position Description
Work with rural high school youth located in Columbus and Bladen counties, providing activities to keep youth engaged in workforce and career development activities. Coordinate/conduct life skills training and assist with food policy activities the youth are actively engaged in. These activities will enhance youth’s ability to attend college and or enroll in a program that leads to a credential.
Qualifications
The ideal intern should have experience working with youth, is experienced with google docs, PowerPoint, spread sheets and social media. Candidate should have license and transportation and a willingness to work with a team.
https://www.projectmomentumnc.com/
Location and Service Area
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Serving Edgecombe, Nash and Wilson Counties
Organization Mission
Project Momentum’s mission is to address urgent and emergent health disparities in Edgecombe, Wilson and Nash counties by providing holistic services without excuses.
About the Position
- Fully In-Person in Rocky Mount, NC
- Prefer someone available approx. 40 hours a week for 8 weeks (full-time), but this is flexible to intern needs and schedule
Position Description
This intern will report to the Field Program Coordinator. More information about the MAPSCorps program can be found online at https://mapscorps.org/.
MAPSCorps Assistant Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with staff and MAPSCorps Central to finalize program planning (e.g., mapping and curriculum schedule, logistics for providing food and transportation for students, preparing materials, etc.)
- Prepare for leading students by reviewing lesson plans and completing MAPSCorps taxonomy training
- Support the Field Program Coordinator in supervising 10 high school students
- Coordinate lunches for students Monday-Thursday
- Coordinate logistics of scheduling mapping, lunch, and education sessions for students
- Drive high school students to mapping locations as needed
- Assist students in mapping the Edgecombe and Nash community using an app
- Support field program coordinators in leading lessons for students using provided materials
- Support field program coordinators in guide students in completing a summer-long research project for them to present at a community symposium at the end of the summer
Qualifications
- Required to have a NC Driver’s License .
- Have access to a laptop computer
- Ability to work independently.
- Be a team player.
- Be able to maintain confidentiality of records management.
- Be able to complete tasks in a timely manner. Be able to work and adapt in an environment of constant change.
- Be able to work effectively in a remote capacity at least part of the time.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
The ideal candidate for this position is highly organized, pays great attention to detail, excels in critical thinking, and has the ability to analyze data. Special training will be provided.
Summer 2024 Positions
Location and Service Area
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Serving Eastern North Carolina
Organization Mission
Our mission is to work alongside marginalized communities to build capacity, achieve holistic systems, equitable access to resources, and ensure a strong inclusive rural North Carolina. We are dedicated to meeting the needs identified by farmworkers and their children in eastern North Carolina.
About the Position
- 40 hours a week for 8 weeks (full-time)
- Flexibility with work hours and potential for remote arrangements.
Position Description
This internship position will focus on communications, grant research, and data entry. This internship has an important role in supporting our organization and our communities. You will gain practical experience in these areas, mentorship from experienced professionals, and networking opportunities across various facets of our organization.
Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database software (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, CRMs).
- Excellent research abilities with precision and attention to detail.
- Effective multitasking, prioritization, and meeting deadlines
- Enthusiasm for learning and contributing in a team environment.
- Preference for applicants pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related fields (preferred).
- Previous experience in communications, grant research, or data entry is advantageous.
- Passionate about our organization’s mission and values.
https://partnersincommunitync.org/
Location and Service Area
Bolivia, NC
Serving Brunswick County
Organization Mission
To create solutions to Economic, Social and Human injustices in the Community.
About the Position
- Fully In-Person
- 20 hours a week for 14 weeks (part-time)
Position Description
Partners In Community, Inc is a community-based 501c3 nonprofit located in Southeastern North Carolina focused on working within communities to develop, plan and implement community resident-based solutions that increase health, financial and economic security, and resilience to combat social and human injustices.
We are looking for a Program Coordinator that can bring a unique perspective and outlook to the organization to assist with the research, development, and implementation of several projects and programs for the organization. In the following areas:
- Organizational Outreach- identify and reach out to other organizations and individuals with whom we can partner to accomplish mutual goals, including but not limited to volunteer opportunities, donation and distribution of food, civic engagement and voter registration.
- Public Relations and Social Media- help local residents learn about Partners In Community across multiple platforms: social media, advertising, publicity, attending events in person, and creatively developing opportunities for positive publicity.
- Website Management- This intern will work with our existing team to maintain our website at partnersincommunitync.org and will come up with and implement ideas for its improvement.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of social media, public relations, and digital marketing to effectively communicate across various platforms
- Creative thinking with a passion for staying up to date with trends and understanding when and how to appropriately engage to maximize visibility.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively tailor messages across media to best target key audiences.
- Organization with great attention to detail.
- Resourcefulness with the ability to multitask.
- Calendar and time management, with the ability to successfully arrange schedules.
- Computer skills, including high proficiency in email, Microsoft Office, and other job-specific programs.
- Valid drivers license with access to a vehicle.
Location and Service Area
Washington, NC
Serving Beaufort County
Organization Mission
The mission of the Washington Harbor District Alliance (WHDA) is to recruit and support businesses in the Central Business District while building partnerships that encourage preservation and promote the Harbor District as an inclusive, professional, commercial, cultural and residential community on the water.
Position Description
- Work closely with Executive Director on Marketing campaigns to encourage visitors and locals to come to downtown Washington specifically with a new branding campaign including website updates (content only), blogs, & social media
- Work closely with Executive Director in creating resources for businesses to grow such as website, Google, & social media reviews with suggestions on improvement opportunities
- Develop and implement a project designed to grow WHDA’s outreach to business owners and visitors to Washington
- Work with Harbor District Manager to serve customers during Market hours
Qualifications
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred
- Must be comfortable working with the public
- Must be dependable
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
- You are not required to be a licensed driver, but you must be able to find your own transportation to and from work
- This position is expected to serve mostly in-person
To learn more about the SECU Public Fellows Internship program at 16 UNC System campuses, visit the SECU Foundation website. If you have questions about the SECU Public Fellows Internship program at UNC-Chapel Hill, you can email Katelyn Bodwell at kbodwell@unc.edu.