paid social impact-based internship opportunities with alumni organizations and partners of the Do Good Institute.
The program exists to support both our students and partners who want to make a difference, now.
Description:
The program is designed to provide emerging social sector leaders with meaningful opportunities to gain professional experience, develop skills, build a professional network, and learn more about working in the nonprofit and social impact sphere. All while providing impactful host organizations with impressive and skilled interns.
Interns will join a cohort of like-minded peers and participate in additional professional development workshops and opportunities throughout their internship.
Apply HERE: https://dogood.umd.edu/applications-now-open-summer-2023-impact-intern-positions
Interns have successfully led and contributed to projects related, but not limited, to:
Interns have successfully led and contributed to projects related, but not limited, to:
Communications and marketing
Evaluation and impact measurement
Fundraising and development
Grants administration
Grant reviews and due diligence
Portfolio analysis
Research and report writing
Special events
We are dedicated to providing paid internship opportunities to passionate students looking for meaningful professional experiences.
This program is a great fit for you if you:
Evaluation and impact measurement
Fundraising and development
Grants administration
Grant reviews and due diligence
Portfolio analysis
Research and report writing
Special events
We are dedicated to providing paid internship opportunities to passionate students looking for meaningful professional experiences.
This program is a great fit for you if you:
Are a current undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Maryland, College Park
Are a motivated student looking to gain experience in the nonprofit or social impact sector
Are looking for a paid internship
Can work remotely 20-40 hours a week from the first week of June to mid-August
Can prioritize their work as an intern over the summer
Would like to grow important skills including issue expertise, fundraising, grant making, operations, communications, and more
Are eager to expand your professional networks
Are interested in joining a cohort and participating in professional development workshops and sessions with Do Good staff
This professional development and leadership pipeline links passionate students like yourself to project- and social impact-based internship opportunities with alumni and partners of the Do Good Institute. The Do Good Institute also offers additional professional development opportunities and support to Impact Interns throughout their experience. This support can help students with their individual career goals. One Summer 2022 Impact Intern said that they enjoyed the "Impact Interns community and that the Institute provides so many resources for [students] to grow over the summer.”
Past students have enjoyed putting their skills to work in the social impact sector and making a difference as a summer intern. A Summer 2022 intern said that their "favorite part of the Impact Interns program is getting to apply the skills I have learned through my coursework and research to the needs of impactful nonprofit organizations that help people directly.”
Attend An Information Session:
Learn more about the program, get tips on your application, and ask your questions at one of our information sessions. All sessions will start with information about how the program works and then we reserve time to go over resume and cover letter tips. Sessions take place in March each year. You can RSVP for any one of the following sessions using this form. Once you complete your RSVP, you should receive a Zoom link to confirm your attendance. Here are the upcoming scheduled information sessions for Summer 2023:
Are a motivated student looking to gain experience in the nonprofit or social impact sector
Are looking for a paid internship
Can work remotely 20-40 hours a week from the first week of June to mid-August
Can prioritize their work as an intern over the summer
Would like to grow important skills including issue expertise, fundraising, grant making, operations, communications, and more
Are eager to expand your professional networks
Are interested in joining a cohort and participating in professional development workshops and sessions with Do Good staff
This professional development and leadership pipeline links passionate students like yourself to project- and social impact-based internship opportunities with alumni and partners of the Do Good Institute. The Do Good Institute also offers additional professional development opportunities and support to Impact Interns throughout their experience. This support can help students with their individual career goals. One Summer 2022 Impact Intern said that they enjoyed the "Impact Interns community and that the Institute provides so many resources for [students] to grow over the summer.”
Past students have enjoyed putting their skills to work in the social impact sector and making a difference as a summer intern. A Summer 2022 intern said that their "favorite part of the Impact Interns program is getting to apply the skills I have learned through my coursework and research to the needs of impactful nonprofit organizations that help people directly.”
Attend An Information Session:
Learn more about the program, get tips on your application, and ask your questions at one of our information sessions. All sessions will start with information about how the program works and then we reserve time to go over resume and cover letter tips. Sessions take place in March each year. You can RSVP for any one of the following sessions using this form. Once you complete your RSVP, you should receive a Zoom link to confirm your attendance. Here are the upcoming scheduled information sessions for Summer 2023:
Tuesday, March 28 at 2:00-2:30pm
Application and Selection Process:
If you would like to be considered for an internship, application forms must be submitted by Sunday, April 2 at 11:59 pm. Applications may require materials, such as a cover letter, resume, and/or writing samples. Please see individual position descriptions to identify what additional materials are requested.
Please do not reach out directly to host organizations. All applications must go through the application portal.
Only current University of Maryland, College Park students are invited to apply for these positions. Unfortunately, we are not accepting applications from recent graduates or students graduating in May 2023. You may apply to more than one position.
Application and Selection Process:
If you would like to be considered for an internship, application forms must be submitted by Sunday, April 2 at 11:59 pm. Applications may require materials, such as a cover letter, resume, and/or writing samples. Please see individual position descriptions to identify what additional materials are requested.
Please do not reach out directly to host organizations. All applications must go through the application portal.
Only current University of Maryland, College Park students are invited to apply for these positions. Unfortunately, we are not accepting applications from recent graduates or students graduating in May 2023. You may apply to more than one position.
Apply HERE: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/impactinternsstudents
By filling out an organization's application form, you are placing yourself in a pool of applicants to potentially be paired with an organization. The strongest 3-5 candidates for each position will be shared with the host organizations to interview. Please note that you may be advanced with up to three organizations. Filling out an application form does not guarantee your placement. If you are selected as a top candidate to interview for a position, you will be notified by April 19. Internships will generally be conducted between June and August.
By filling out an organization's application form, you are placing yourself in a pool of applicants to potentially be paired with an organization. The strongest 3-5 candidates for each position will be shared with the host organizations to interview. Please note that you may be advanced with up to three organizations. Filling out an application form does not guarantee your placement. If you are selected as a top candidate to interview for a position, you will be notified by April 19. Internships will generally be conducted between June and August.
