Nonprofit Center Internship

The County Executive's Office is seeking a temporary, paid intern to join the Nonprofit Center with a minimum of 8 hours/week and an average of 24 hours/week for Summer 2026.  Work hours are to be completed Monday through Friday during business hours (9 am - 6 pm) with occasional evening hours.  Applications will be reviewed on or after March 15, 2026. 

This internship is an extension of academic instruction and provides the opportunity to turn classroom instruction into practical application in the workplace. The intern will draw upon the knowledge gained through their college coursework in order to perform the principal assignment and/or projects of this internship.Internship Opportunities: 

Nonprofit Center: 

Position Description   

County Executive Pittman and the County Council approved funding in fiscal year 2024 to build a nonprofit center that provides capacity-building services to help local nonprofits advance the health and well-being of residents in Anne Arundel County. A 13,000sf building in Crownsville has recently been renovated to offer flexible, collaborative workspaces for nonprofit organizations. 

The Nonprofit Center is seeking college-level interns to join the Nonprofit Center team in Summer 2026 to assist with communications, events, general operations, and special projects.

The interns will work in-person at the Crownsville property with the occasional opportunity for remote work. Transportation is required.

Dates:  May 28, 2026 - August 5, 2026 (10 weeks) or August 19, 2026 (12 weeks)

Start date may be flexible

Hours:  24 hours / week  

Responsibilities

• Draft/edit newsletter articles, organizational spotlights, social media posts, and other marketing materials

• Assist staff with various office tasks to support resident nonprofit organizations

• Assist with planning and implementation of on-site programs, events, and activities

• Research potential center-based services, including a volunteer program

• Correspond with organizations, county agencies, and the public

• Select a special project of interest that benefits the Nonprofit Center or nonprofit sector in Anne Arundel County

Summer interns can also participate in Anne Arundel County’s Government Academy. This is an opportunity to learn more about county departments and services.

Benefits of Participation

• Learning about county government and networking with the county’s nonprofit leaders

• Gaining a better understanding of the needs and challenges of our county's residents

• Enhancing communication and other self-identified skills

• Earning $16/hour

The intern will report directly to Jennifer Purcell, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Center.

All applicants/students must have a cumulative *GPA of a 3.0 .  

**Students are required to upload an official or unofficial transcript to their application to demonstrate their enrollment status and GPA.

Note: Applications will be reviewed on or after March 15, 2026, for Summer 2026.  Successful candidates will be notified via email upon presentation to the Department.

College Major Preference: Ideal for students studying Marketing, Business Administration, Health and Human Services, Political Science, Civics, Public Administration, Communications, Graphic Design, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills

• Interest in nonprofit management, health and human services, and civic engagement

• Knowledge of Anne Arundel County

• Proficiency with Google Suite and Canva

• Ability to interact and build professional relationships virtually and in person

• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment

• Reliable transportation 

Salary : $16