Partnerships and Programs Intern

Overview:

Ariventures Abroad is seeking a highly motivated and organized junior intern to support our nonprofit’s study abroad and fellowship programs. This role is ideal for someone passionate about international education, nonprofit development, and community-building. You will play a key role in growing our university and organizational partnerships, supporting our fundraising initiatives, and serving as a liaison between the ACM Fellowship cohort and the Ariventures Abroad team.

If you are the type to anticipate tasks, identify gaps, propose solutions, and are goal-driven, then this job is for you. You need to have a strong sense of accountability for your work. You see projects through to completion, ensuring quality and attention to detail at every step, while skillfully juggling multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partnership Development (40%)

• Identify and reach out to study abroad offices, faculty, and nonprofit allies for long-term collaboration
• Support formalization of new partnerships through proposals, email drafts, and follow-ups
• Track partnership status and maintain outreach records

2. Fellowship & Cohort Management (25%)Act as the primary point of contact for current ACM Fellows

• Manage communication and deadlines for cohort deliverables
• Coordinate internal updates and gather content for fellow highlights

3. Advisory Council & Board Support (15%)

• Assist in scheduling and preparing materials for board and advisory council meetings
• Take meeting notes, track action items, and follow up with stakeholders as needed

4. Fundraising & Donor Engagement (20%)

• Support donor engagement through research and communication materials
• Assist with the coordination of fundraising campaigns, including social media and email outreach
• Help identify new donor or sponsor opportunities (e.g., in-kind gifts, corporate sponsors)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• At least 1 year of relevant experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organizational and follow-up skills. You communicate early and often, especially about progress, potential roadblocks, and successes.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects independently
• Takes initiative - identifies problems and brings thoughtful solutions
• Comfortable working autonomously and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
• Passionate about study abroad, access to education, and nonprofit impact
• Eager to learn and comfortable using (or quickly learning) tools like Microsoft Teams, Canva, and HubSpot
• Prior study abroad or international programs experience preferred

Internship Details:

$1500 Stipend for two semesters 

Eligible for class credit

Estimated 15 hours per week

Flexible schedule with some standing meetings

All work must be original; AI tools can be used for brainstorming only

Preference given to candidates who can commit through the full academic year