Visible Men Academy - Development & Community Engagement Intern

Employer

University of South Florida (USF) - Mellon Humanities Internship Program

Mellon Humanities Internship Program
Title: Visible Men Academy - Development & Community Engagement Intern
Internship Site: Sarasota, FL 
Field: Education
Total Internship Hours: 50 - 150 hours
Location: Onsite, Sarasota, FL

MHI Compensation: This position is eligible for the MHI $1000 Scholarship. Students who receive an offer for this position will be required to enroll in the Mellon Humanities Internship course to receive the $1000 scholarship disbursement. As referenced in the Student Interest Form that you filled out to sign up for participation in MHI, this scholarship can impact, or be impacted by, other financial aid you receive. 

If an internship requires out of pocket costs, students may apply for reimbursement for expenses including background checks, qualifying travel, or equipment. All applications will be reviewed and processed for eligibility. Please contact your departments internship coordinator for more details.

The $1000 scholarship offered for this position is intended to provide financial assistance for the pursuit of your education; it is not compensation for the performance of any services and does not create an employment relationship between the you and the Site.

This position is an experiential learning opportunity and receipt of the scholarship is tied to an academic course (IDS 3947). If you do not complete your registration for the course in a timely manner, your internship offer may be withdrawn, and your department’s Internship Coordinator may notify the host organization that the position has reopened.

Job Description:                                                                                                      

The Development & Community Engagement Internship is a structured experiential learning opportunity that provides students with hands-on experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, community partnerships, donor stewardship, event planning, and organizational communications.

Because relationship-building and fundraising occur over time, this internship is designed as a progressive experience that may extend beyond 50 hours through consecutive internship placements. Each 50-hour segment introduces new responsibilities, increasing levels of ownership, and measurable learning outcomes.

Working alongside the Senior Director of Development & Community Engagement, the intern will contribute to projects that support Visible Men Academy’s mission while developing professional skills applicable to careers in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, public relations, business development, and community engagement.

Responsibilities & Work Activities

The intern may be responsible for:

* Assisting with donor and sponsor database management.

* Drafting professional emails and partnership communications.

* Supporting fundraising/enrollment campaigns and donor stewardship efforts.

* Assisting with planning and execution of fundraising and community events.

* Coordinating volunteers and community partners.

* Conducting community partnership research.

* Attending planning meetings and contributing ideas for community engagement initiatives.

* Assisting with special projects that support organizational growth and strategic partnerships.

Internship Project & Deliverables

Throughout the internship, the student will complete several measurable projects, including:

* Creating a comprehensive database of prospective community and corporate partners.

* Developing outreach materials for partnership cultivation.

* Preparing sponsorship and donor engagement resources.

* Supporting the planning and execution of at least one community engagement or fundraising initiative.

* Completing a community partnership research report with recommendations.

For students participating in consecutive internships, later projects will build upon previous work by allowing the intern to take greater ownership of partnership cultivation, event coordination, strategic planning, and leadership initiatives.

Required Qualifications

* Reliable transportation

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Professional attitude with a willingness to learn.

* Strong organizational and time management skills.

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

* Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

* Interest in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, marketing, communications, public relations, business, or community development.

* Experience with event planning, customer service, volunteer leadership, or community service.

* Familiarity with Canva, CRM software, social media, or project management tools is a plus but not required.

* Comfortable speaking with community members and organizational partners.

* Passion for serving youth and strengthening local communities.