College Internship 2026/2027

Title: Intern

Reports to : Project Manager

Position Classification: Unpaid Internship

Date: Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

Purpose

Obtain knowledge of nonprofit management and administrative duties, while assisting with day to day activities, procedures, fundraising efforts, and project focused tasks. Use personal knowledge, skills and experiences to improve the organization and spread LINC’s mission outreach.

Duties and responsibilities

Review organization’s handbook and policies

Work directly with CORE Volunteers to understand and assist with daily operations

Work with Event Planning Committee to contact businesses and individuals for financial and in-kind donations for 2027 fundraiser events (5k race and golf outing)

Learn organization’s CRM features and assist Account Manager to record donations and update donors' profiles

Research companies that match employee donations and fundraise for nonprofits

Assist with Donor Relations - call to thank donors and/or send handwritten cards

Pull reports from CRM to track analytics of email marketing and direct mail

Work with our Director of Child Sponsorship to plan, implement and measure response of Child Sponsorship Program, including communicating with sponsors on their student's progress

Attend nonprofit webinars and share learned content with the team

Stay up to date with Kenyan education system and current events

Gain knowledge on nonprofit financial reports and filing by working with organization’s CFO/Treasurer

Research local philanthropy events where LINC could present and/or network

Attend LINC events, such as presentations and fundraiser events to record/photograph, or provide support

Assist our team with marketing efforts through social media engagement, emails, and printed mail.

Qualifications

Motivated, dedicated learner, and hardworking

Excellent organization skills

Analytical and creative thinking

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Customer-oriented approach with aptitude

Subject to a background check

Ability to learn and use Google - G-suite, email and chat feature for communication

Willingness to learn NeonONE CRM and BambooHR software

Education and Experience

Enrolled college student pursuing studies in nonprofit management, child development, international development, business, marketing or similar studies

Experience with customer service and maintaining professional setting

Working Conditions

Internship with self scheduled hours

Primarily virtual, with potential in-person meetings

Physical requirements

This position operates in a remote/virtual professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. If meeting in person, intern is to be dressed business casual and maintain a professional demeanor