Community Engagement Intern

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, families, and individuals experiencing homelessness? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit leadership, community engagement, and program development?

At Sonia’s Faith in Action, our internships provide meaningful opportunities for students and emerging professionals to serve with purpose, grow as leaders, and help advance our mission of turning compassion into action.

💼 Spring 2026 Internship Program

Our Spring 2026 Internship Cohort runs from January 5 – May 9, 2026 (5-10 hours per week). Interns will work directly with the Executive Director and volunteer leaders to support community outreach, fundraising, and communications efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute Blessing Bag drives (supplies sourcing, packing events, delivery logistics).
• Coordinate YCC (Youth Committed to Change) volunteer days; manage sign-ups and shift reminders.
• Build and nurture local partnerships (churches, shelters, schools).
• Support event logistics (permits, checklists, day-of roles, debrief).
• Track outputs/outcomes (volunteer hours, bags distributed, partner contacts).
• Conduct community needs scans; keep our “resource map” current.
• Gather stories/testimonials (with consent) to share impact with donors.
• Represent Sonia's Faith in Action at outreach tables and community meetings.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Passion for community service and equity; excellent people skills.
• Organized project-manager vibe; reliable with follow-through.
• Comfort with Google Workspace; basic spreadsheets & forms.

🕊 What You’ll Gain

• Mentorship from experienced nonprofit leaders
• Professional skill-building and résumé experience
• Flexible, hybrid work options
• Academic credit (if approved by your school)

🗓 Application Deadline

December 15, 2025

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submissions encouraged.