HS Intern- Paid

SPARTANBURG ACADEMIC MOVEMENT • Spartanburg, SC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

SAM is offering a paid summer internship to a graduating senior who lives in Spartanburg County. The internship will offer the student an opportunity to gain practical work experience and learn about the nonprofit sector with a focus on youth services, engagement, and partnerships. The internship will be a hybrid position beginning June 2026 Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The intern’s actual scheduled hours can be flexible and determined on what works best for the intern and the staff of SAM.

Requirements

• 2026-2027 rising high school senior, or 2025-2026 graduating high school senior

Responsibilities

• Attending external meetings (i.e., partner meetings, community task force meetings, training) with staff to learn about the nonprofit sector.
• Visiting summer program partners and assisting with youth program activities
• Capturing youth voice during summer activities and assisting with reporting/marketing
• Reviewing content for the Youth Philanthropy Board and providing input for the 2024-2025 school year
• Assisting with training for the Center for Resilient Schools and Communities and data collection
• Conducting online research on adolescent programs, services, best practices, AI and student advising to support SAM’s youth engagement and post-secondary strategies
• Collecting feedback and providing input on increasing FAFSA completion to support post-secondary success
• Shadowing internal departments to learn about nonprofit operations

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED