Nonprofit Policy Intern

Nonprofit Policy & Governance Intern (Hybrid – Remote + Community Outreach)

Join Community of Grace Organization (COGO), a Frederick-based nonprofit supporting women and children in recovery. This is a learn-as-you-go internship where we’ll build policies, procedures, and bylaws together with coaching, templates, and short weekly goals. Most work is remote, with occasional board/community meetings.

Responsibilities (with support & templates):

Help organize existing documents (policies, minutes, forms) into simple folders.

Convert notes into clear checklists and draft policy pages from examples.

Proofread bylaws/policy drafts and flag questions or gaps.

Do light, guided research (e.g., “what does MD require for X?”) and summarize in 5–7 bullets.

Update a simple “policy tracker” (what’s drafted, reviewed, approved).

What you’ll learn (no experience required):

How nonprofit bylaws, policies, and procedures fit together.

Basics of compliance and board governance (agendas, minutes, approvals).

Version control and documentation habits that keep teams aligned.

How to turn real needs into simple, usable policies.

Helpful, not required (nice-to-have):

Comfortable with Google Docs/Drive; curious, organized, and willing to ask questions.

Interest in Public Administration, Human Services, Legal Studies, or Business.

Time & Format:
6–10 hrs/week, flexible schedule; weekly check-in, clear micro-tasks.

Apply:
Send a resume (or brief skills list) and 3–5 sentences on why you want to learn nonprofit governance to bpinnock@communityofgraceorganization.org
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Supervisor:
Barbara Pinnock, Founder & Executive Director