Intern, Development & Marketing

About the Role

North Side Christian Health Center (NSCHC) is seeking a motivated upper-level college student for a spring internship offering hands-on experience in nonprofit development and marketing at a federally qualified health center (FQHC). This one-day-per-week internship provides practical experience in donor relations, fundraising, and organizational marketing in support of NSCHC's mission. The intern will work under the supervision of the Development Director, with opportunities to collaborate with Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

The intern will assist the Development Director with a variety of projects and initiatives, which may include:

• Donor prospect research – identifying potential donors for long-term relationship building.
• Fundraising opportunities – identifying and evaluating additional fundraising events or opportunities projected to net at least $5,000 each.
• Sponsorship opportunities – identifying and evaluating additional corporate sponsors for 2027 fundraising events.
• Marketing campaigns – contributing to a strategic marketing plan to reach patients and prospective patient referral sources.
• Marketing committee – facilitating NSCHC's internal multi-disciplinary marketing committee, including scheduling, agendas, and follow-up on action items.
• Community outreach – depending on the event, attending outreach events and representing the organization in the community.

The Intern May Also Have Opportunities To:

• Work with Executive Leadership on donor cultivation and fundraising strategy.
• Interact with members of the Board of Directors and gain exposure to nonprofit governance.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in at least the third year of an accredited college or university program, required.
• Working toward a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Marketing, Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, or a related field), required.
• Demonstrated professionalism, including professional attire, strong verbal and written communication, and good attendance, required.
• Commitment to NSCHC's mission to provide quality care to all who request it, without judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, including appropriate professional attire and reliable attendance.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous work experience in development or marketing, or experience with a nonprofit organization.
• Experience with data base management.

Upon Internship Offer, Candidate Will Be Required To Obtain

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
• Act 34 Criminal Background Check
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance

Successful Completion of Internship

Upon successful completion of the internship, NSCHC will provide a written reference for future career opportunities. NSCHC can also provide documentation of hours completed and projects achieved if needed for academic credit or program requirements.