Fall 2026 Nonprofit Administration Internship

Family Futures•Grand Rapids, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Nonprofit Administration interns gain practical, hands-on experience in a nonprofit setting. This is a unique internship for those seeking experience with project management, recruitment, grant requirements, volunteer coordination, and financial management. The Nonprofit Administration intern will be part of a larger team that provides support to other areas of the organization as needed. This internship position is unpaid, but interns will receive a $500 stipend to help cover costs related to the internship (food, housing, transportation), and college credit can be earned. This internship is to be completed in person, not virtually. The NPA intern will be trained in various tasks and procedures to support the Financial and Administrative team. They will contribute to projects and recurring tasks for finance, human resources, volunteer coordination, Connections program & mailing support, community engagement, as well as general administrative day-to-day duties. Collaborating across departments, the intern will take the lead on coordinating intern recruitment and hiring for the following semester. This in-person internship will run from August 31st, 2026, through December 18th, 2026, and will have a mandatory orientation on Thursday, August 27th, from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Family Futures’ office. This internship can also be extended into the next internship period for a second semester. If interested in a longer internship period, please reach out to the hiring manager. Family Futures employees, volunteers, and interns serve as spokespersons and champions of Family Futures in the communities we serve. A position at Family Futures may entail the following: the use of a personal vehicle, lifting of boxes (roughly 25 lbs.), as well as attendance of community events outside of regularly scheduled hours. For any adaptations or accommodations for the above information, please reach out to the hiring manager.

Requirements

Current college student or recent graduate
Experience or interest in nonprofit management, administration, or other relevant fields
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Detail-oriented and organized
Effective time management and organization
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work autonomously
Able to meet deadlines
Ability to work at least 15 hours per week

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people
Strong organizational and planning skills
Experience with using various platforms to communicate and collaborate
Proficiency in Excel

Responsibilities

Gaining knowledge of the general principles of nonprofit administration
Office management support
Volunteer management support including planning and data organization
Creating and modifying documents using Microsoft Office
Inputting and analyzing data in various online platforms and spreadsheets, including confidential information
Run and properly store background checks for staff, interns, volunteers, etc.
Internship Program Support- Recruit and hire next semester's interns, collaborate with other departments on their internship needs
Assisting with email management
Assisting with financial management
Assisting with special projects
Collaborating across departments with interns, staff, and volunteers