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 and help lead fundraising, sponsorship development, marketing, and community engagement, primarily for the 2027 Breadbasket Benefit. The intern will also support other initiatives that advance the Bread For Life mission and will work directly with nonprofit leaders, business sponsors, donors, and community partners.

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

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program; academic credit through the candidate’s college or university is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable 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.
• Passionate about nonprofit work, community impact, and youth development.

Nice To Haves

• A college or university program in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.

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 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 supporting workforce opportunities for local youth.
• Optional extension into Summer 2027 and Fall 2027 based on performance and academic eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed