College Internship 2026/2027

Linc

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

This internship aims to provide college students with knowledge of nonprofit management and administrative duties. Interns will assist with daily activities, procedures, fundraising efforts, and project-focused tasks, contributing to the organization's mission outreach. The program is designed for the Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 academic year.

Requirements

Motivated, dedicated learner, and hardworking
Excellent organization skills
Analytical and creative thinking
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Customer-oriented approach with aptitude
Subject to a background check
Ability to learn and use Google - G-suite, email and chat feature for communication
Willingness to learn NeonONE CRM and BambooHR software
Enrolled college student pursuing studies in nonprofit management, child development, international development, business, marketing or similar studies
Experience with customer service and maintaining professional setting

Responsibilities

Review organization’s handbook and policies
Work directly with CORE Volunteers to understand and assist with daily operations
Work with Event Planning Committee to contact businesses and individuals for financial and in-kind donations for 2027 fundraiser events (5k race and golf outing)
Learn organization’s CRM features and assist Account Manager to record donations and update donors' profiles
Research companies that match employee donations and fundraise for nonprofits
Assist with Donor Relations - call to thank donors and/or send handwritten cards
Pull reports from CRM to track analytics of email marketing and direct mail
Work with our Director of Child Sponsorship to plan, implement and measure response of Child Sponsorship Program, including communicating with sponsors on their student's progress
Attend nonprofit webinars and share learned content with the team
Stay up to date with Kenyan education system and current events
Gain knowledge on nonprofit financial reports and filing by working with organization’s CFO/Treasurer
Research local philanthropy events where LINC could present and/or network
Attend LINC events, such as presentations and fundraiser events to record/photograph, or provide support
Assist our team with marketing efforts through social media engagement, emails, and printed mail.