Volunteer Experience and Group Leader Intern (Spring 2027)

Purpose Brands 414 • Springdale, AR

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About The Position

Purpose Brands 414 (PB414) is a faith-based nonprofit organization that creates and stewards redemptive initiatives where people experience dignity, hope, and the love of Jesus. Its initiatives currently include Beautiful Lives Thrift Boutique, Bold Lives Men's Thrift, and Thrift Out. The organization creates ministry opportunities that meet tangible needs, restore communities, develop leaders, and steward resources for lasting Kingdom impact. Its vision is to see every person flourish in relationship with Jesus.

This reciprocal internship provides hands-on experience for the student while contributing to PB414's mission. The role focuses on leading and creating excellent experiences for volunteer groups. It may suit students interested in nonprofit leadership, communications, business, education, social work, ministry, or event management. The position is primarily based at Thrift Out in Springdale and Purpose Hub in Johnson, with a flexible schedule of 5–15 hours per week. The ideal start date is mid-January, and the intern reports to the Volunteer Program Operations Lead. Initial training and shadowing are provided, with increasing independence over time.

Interns can gain insight into nonprofit operations and volunteer management; hands-on group facilitation and leadership experience; opportunities to own projects in a supportive, mentoring environment; practice in critical thinking, problem-solving, and professional communication across departments and teams; and exposure to an EOS-run workplace. Learning goals can be tailored to the intern's interests and career path. Interns receive all benefits of PB414 volunteers.

Nice To Haves

• Students interested in nonprofit leadership, communications, business, education, social work, ministry, or event management may find the experience relevant.

Responsibilities

• Help lead and facilitate volunteer groups.
• Welcome groups and provide a clear, engaging orientation.
• Communicate instructions, assign tasks, and keep groups on track.
• Create a positive, organized, and mission-driven experience for each group.
• Adapt to group size, pace, and daily needs.
• Assist with onboarding and the volunteer experience.
• Help prepare spaces and projects before volunteer groups arrive.
• Observe and identify ways to improve the volunteer experience.
• Work alongside volunteers on tasks.
• Reset and prepare spaces between volunteer groups.
• Track attendance and note key feedback, wins, or challenges.

Benefits

• Receives all benefits of PB414 volunteers.
• Supportive, mentoring environment.
• Hands-on leadership experience and opportunities to lead and take ownership of projects.
• Professional and personal growth opportunities, including exposure to nonprofit operations, volunteer management, and an EOS-run workplace.

What This Job Offers

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