Marketing & Fundraising Internship

The Classic Center • Athens, GA

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About The Position

Bread For Life, a 501(c)(3) located at The Classic Center, empowers youth ages 16–21 through paid workforce training, mentorship, and career development. The organization is seeking a creative, ambitious, and self-motivated intern to support fundraising, sponsorship development, marketing, and community engagement, primarily for the 2027 Breadbasket Benefit, as well as other initiatives advancing its mission. This visible role offers hands-on experience working with nonprofit leaders, business sponsors, donors, and community partners.

The internship is paid, and academic credit through the candidate’s college or university is required. The spring term runs January–May 2027. An extension into summer 2027 and fall 2027 may be available based on performance and academic eligibility. Applicants will undergo a background check and drug screening.

The Classic Center provides equal employment opportunities and is committed to a workplace free of harassment, discrimination, and unlawful treatment. It makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort using social media and design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, follows through, and turns ideas into action.
• Passion for nonprofit work, community impact, and youth development.
• Academic credit through the candidate’s college or university is required.
• Applicants must undergo a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sponsorship proposals, presentations, outreach campaigns, and follow-up communications.
• Research and help cultivate prospective sponsors, donors, and community partners.
• Help manage sponsor benefits, acknowledgments, and fundraising records.
• Support fundraising initiatives and donor engagement efforts.
• Create content for fundraising campaigns, events, social media, email marketing, and promotional materials.
• Share stories highlighting program impact, participant success, and community partnerships.
• Maintain consistent branding and messaging across communication channels.
• Participate in planning meetings and contribute ideas to advance fundraising and outreach goals.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and campaign deliverables based on performance and initiative.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Hands-on, real-world experience supporting a mission-driven organization.
• Hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, sponsorship development, and marketing.
• Mentorship from nonprofit and event industry professionals.
• Opportunities to build relationships with business, nonprofit, and community leaders.
• Meaningful work directly supporting workforce opportunities for local youth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed