Nonprofit Intern

Position Title: Student Success, Community Outreach, and Development Intern

Organization: The Education Foundation of Alachua County

Location: Gainesville, FL

Hours: 15 hours/week; occasional evenings and weekends for major events

Duration: Summer, Fall, or Spring Semesters

Compensation: $500 semesterly stipend + mileage reimbursement

Target Audience: Rising Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors at the University of Florida or Santa Fe College

Applications Due: November 6th, 2026

About the Organization

The Education Foundation of Alachua County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to investing in the future of Alachua County Public School students and educators. They bridge the gap between ambition and opportunity through initiatives such as:

• Take Stock in Children (TSIC): A mentoring and scholarship program for low-income scholars.
• Senior Scholarships: Awarding college scholarships to local high school seniors.
• Teacher Support & Professional Development: Programs like the Catalyst for Change teacher grant program and the Collaborative Classroom Project.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Engagement & Program Support: Assist in developing and executing programming, workshops, and success initiatives for Take Stock in Children scholars.
• Event Planning & Execution: Support the coordination of fundraising galas, donor stewardship events, and community workshops, including guest RSVPs, photography, logistics, and on-site operations.
• Digital Media & Website Management: Create digital content, design promotional graphics, and manage social media platforms and edfoundationac.org.
• Donor & Community Outreach: Draft donor acknowledgment communications, assist with donor outreach, and help prepare solicitation materials.
• Educator Initiative Collaboration: Coordinate grants and events that support Alachua County Public School teachers.
• Data Management: Assist with CRM system transition, donor profile cleanup, fundraising pathway creation, and data system implementation.
• Finance Management: Assist with uploading invoices, vouchers, and records.
• Administrative & Staff Mentorship: Shadow leadership, participate in team strategy meetings, and support day-to-day operations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Academic Status: Currently enrolled as a rising sophomore, junior, or senior at the University of Florida or Santa Fe College.
• Passion: Commitment to public education, youth empowerment, and community engagement.
• Communication Skills: Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs. Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, donor tracking software, or web management is a plus.
• Organization & Initiative: Ability to manage multiple projects, problem-solve, and work independently.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation for local events and meetings.