North Side Christian Health Center (NSCHC) is seeking a motivated upper-level college student to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit development and marketing at a federally qualified health center (FQHC). The intern will work under the supervision of the Development Director, with opportunities to collaborate with Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors. This one-day-per-week spring internship offers practical experience in donor relations, fundraising, and organizational marketing in support of NSCHC''s mission.
Responsibilities / Areas of Engagement
The intern will assist the Development Director with a variety of projects and initiatives, which may include:
- Donor prospect research - identifying potential donors with whom Executive Leadership and/or members of the Board of Directors could build long-term relationships
- 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 - contribute 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
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- 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
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Commitment to NSCHC''s mission to provide quality care to all who request it, without judgment
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
- Previous work experience in development or marketing, or experience with a nonprofit organization, preferred
- Experience with data base management, preferred
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.