What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Staff Intern position at Self-Help External?
WHO We Are:
Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers in building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. In other words, we’re committed to economic justice! Economic Justice means that all communities have the basic infrastructure they need to thrive, from high-quality schools to grocery stores selling fresh food resources that support opportunity at a neighborhood level regardless of demographics, income, or wealth. Since our founding, we’ve constantly sought to find new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from providing fair and affordable loans to working with partners to demand that lawmakers change unjust policies.
Self-Help’s internship program is designed to give students valuable experience in a professional setting while broadening their knowledge of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). It is our hope that we can educate and create a passion for the field of community development in the next generation of leaders.
We are seeking an Intern to join our Executive Staff Team!
Are you interested in supporting the development and growth of community organizing efforts in the South through Self-Help’s Avila Center for Community Leadership? Avila’s mission is to connect and support community organizers and leaders driving systemic change in the South and beyond.
The intern will work with the team responsible for hosting over 80 nonprofit organizations engaged in social justice work in 2025, with a particular focus on community organizing groups. Additionally, the team is launching programming for these organizations and the public, offering a unique opportunity for hands-on experience in community engagement and leadership development. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week hybrid summer internship runs from May 19th to August 1st and offers a professional development experience designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.
WHAT You’ll Do:
- Assist in developing a multi-phase volunteer program plan for the center and help implement Phase I
- Expand social media presence and streamline the collection of stories highlighting organizations engaged in community work at Avila
- Provide operational support for peak summer events hosted at Avila
WHAT You’ll Need:
- Undergraduate or graduate students; recent graduates welcome to apply
- Demonstrate a sincere interest in non-profit work, education, advocacy, or social work
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- An enthusiasm for learning
- Strong attention to detail
