Summer INTERNSHIP - Sandy Valley Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Nonprofit Operations & Outreach Intern

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

27d • $9 • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for an intern with the Sandy Valley Habitat for Humanity chapter who is willing to play a vital, multifaceted role in advancing their mission to build and improve affordable housing in partnership with the community. This hands-on position offers a unique opportunity to develop diverse professional competencies by working directly alongside leadership to support both field operations and organizational capacity. The intern will engage in projects ranging from conducting on-site repair assessments, collaboration with other groups, and driving crucial administrative initiatives. Additionally, intern will hone communication skills by capturing stories of partner families and projects. Intern will gain comprehensive, resume-building experience in nonprofit management and community development.
Organization Description: Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states and in more than 70 countries around the world. Habitat’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward this vision by building and improving homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live. As part of their willingness to partner, Habitat’s homebuyers invest hundreds of hours of their own labor, called sweat equity, working alongside volunteers and other Habitat homeowners.

Requirements

• Must be a registered UPIKE student.
• A current UPIKE student with interest/major/minor in Communications, Marketing, English, Social Sciences, Business, Mathematics, or relevant field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enjoyment in working with and serving others.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to manage stress, stay focused, and maintain professionalism in various situations.
• Confidentiality is imperative in this role. Must adhere to always maintaining the strictest confidentiality, even after the internship is completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the executive director and site coordinator in performing on-site repair assessments.
• Identify grants and other funding that align with housing and community development. Assist in drafting specific sections of grants and funding applications.
• Assist the Family Selection Committee by organizing application files and tracking applicant progress (maintaining strict confidentiality).
• Meet with the Pike County Disaster Relief Group to discuss families in need of repairs and assist in matching families with programs to fund the repairs.
• Assist the executive director with volunteer outreach, which can involve cleaning up the volunteer database, logging volunteer hours, and generating reports.
• Take high-quality photos and videos at build sites for social media. Interview partner families (with their permission) to create spotlight features.
• Draft press releases as needed.

What This Job Offers

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