River Foundation Intern en UTG/The Stanford

Description

Internship Overview:

Our Family of Companies internship program is designed to invest in the next generation of talent, grounded in a commitment to continuous learning, financial stewardship, relationship-building, and community engagement.

Continuous Learning – Interns are placed within a host department aligned with their interests, experience, and field of study. Throughout the summer, they also have the opportunity to shadow two additional departments, providing broader exposure to our operations and potential career paths. Additionally, interns will research and analyze a process or initiative within the organization to understand how it operates and develop recommendations for improvement or innovation. Interns will present their findings to a leadership panel at the conclusion of the program.

Financial Stewardship – Interns participate in financial literacy experiences, such as the Journey of Generosity, Compass study, and a variety of lunch-and-learn sessions, reinforcing our purpose of helping people make wise financial decisions.

Relationship Building – The program intentionally fosters meaningful professional connections by linking interns with subject matter experts across the organization and encouraging participation in group events and team-building activities throughout the summer.

Community Involvement – Reflecting our service-oriented culture, interns have the opportunity to take part in a mission trip focused on serving individuals and communities across Eastern Kentucky.

Position Summary:

The River Foundation Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the mission and operations of our organization. This internship provides a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector, and develop skills that will be valuable in a variety of professional settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Aid in communicating the mission and opportunities of the River Foundation with Family of Companies team members.
• Organize book inventory and help distribute various books to all team members.
• Update and maintain team member contact information utilizing our CRM database.
• Assist with categorizing archived past granting information in QuickBooks.
• Review River Foundation opportunities and ways to get traction with team members.
• Assist with River Foundation programs and events such as the Powered by Summit event and Compass classes.
• Attend training sessions, Lunch-and-Learns, and financial literacy initiatives to build industry knowledge and professional skills.
• Participate in intern meetings, group activities, and team-building events throughout the internship.
• Represent the River Foundation professionally when interacting with team members, customers, and community partners.
• Complete assigned projects or presentations as part of the internship program.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree with a focus on nonprofit management, communication, business, or another related field.
• Passion for the organization's mission and a commitment to social impact.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and work collaboratively on projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.