Workforce Programs Strategy and Operations Internship

Executive Director Intern: Workforce Strategy & Operations

Organization: Uplift Solutions
Location: Remote
Duration: Flexible (8–12 weeks, with potential to extend)
Hours: 15–20 hours/week

Overview

Uplift Solutions is seeking a highly motivated intern to work directly with the Executive Director on workforce development strategy, program execution, and organizational operations.

This role offers exposure to how workforce programs for justice-impacted individuals are designed, implemented, and scaled  The intern will engage across multiple workstreams, including employer engagement, program design, data systems, and external partnerships.

This is not a narrow or administrative role. It is designed for someone who wants to understand how an organization operates end-to-end and is willing to contribute across strategy and execution.

What You Will Work On

The intern will support the Executive Director across four core areas:

1. Workforce Strategy & Program Design

• Support development and refinement of workforce programs
• Help structure program progression 
• Contribute to materials that define program models and participant pathways

2. Employer Engagement & Partnerships

• Assist in organizing and analyzing employer network data
• Support outreach strategies to expand employer partnerships
• Help prepare materials for employer conversations and relationship management

3. Operations & Systems

• Help improve internal systems (tracking, documentation, workflows)
• Support development of tools for program coordination and reporting
• Assist in organizing program materials and ensuring accessibility across the team

4. Strategy, Writing, and External Work

• Support development of grant materials, program narratives, and summaries
• Assist in preparing presentations and external-facing documents
• Contribute to special projects related to partnerships, funding, and expansion

5. Communications, Systems, and Digital Infrastructure

• Support social media planning and execution to increase awareness of Uplift’s programs, employer partners, and participant outcomes
• Assist in drafting and organizing a regular communications newsletter to share updates with partners, funders, and stakeholders
• Help evaluate and improve the use of digital tools and apps that support program delivery, communication, and participant tracking
• Contribute to the organization and strategic use of SharePoint, including page structure, document management, and team workflows
• Identify opportunities to streamline communication and information flow across staff, partners, and programs
• Support development of simple systems that make program data, materials, and updates easier to access and use

What You Will Gain

• Direct experience working with senior leadership on real organizational decisions
• Exposure to workforce development systems, especially for justice-impacted populations
• Hands-on experience across strategy, operations, and program implementation
• Insight into how nonprofit organizations grow, manage partnerships, and secure funding
• Work products you can reference (program frameworks, strategy materials, etc.)

Who This Is For

This role is best suited for someone who:

• Is a self-starter and comfortable working with limited structure
• Can move between big-picture thinking and detailed execution
• Has strong writing and organizational skills
• Is interested in workforce development, public systems, or social impact work
• Is reliable and able to follow through on tasks with minimal oversight

Compensation

This is a paid internship. For students whose universities allow it, the internship may be eligible for academic or course credit. Uplift Solutions is happy to support any required documentation.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Short statement of interest (1–2 paragraphs) describing why you are interested in this role and how you like to work