What are the responsibilities and job description for the College/University Internship - Advancement position at AYA Youth Collective?
AYA Advancement Intern
Goal: Fall 2026
Compensation: $500/Semester
Hours: 15-20, Hybrid Optional
AYA’s Advancement Intern will be a vital part of the Advancement team! This role provides hands-on experience in nonprofit development while assisting with donor stewardship, community engagement, and social media.
Job Description:
Social Media (5 hours)
- Social Media Management with support from Advancement Team (5 hours)
- Help communicate AYA's mission, values, and impact to supporters and the broader community.
Donor Stewardship and In-Kind Donations (5-10 hours)
- Donor Data Management
- Clean up donor database
- Support with Gratitude process
- Writing gratitude notes for donors, volunteers, etc
- Assisting with the creation of new gratitude ideas!
- In-Kind Donations - Reaching out to local businesses/large bulk options!
- Basic needs, housing needs, etc
- Meal Coordination
- Year-End Holiday Gift Campaign
- Tree Tag Creation
- Connecting with local businesses for tree tag locations
Community Engagement and Volunteer Support (5 hours)
- Tours
- Event Support as needed.
- Coming Home preparation - Silent Auction!
- Group Volunteer day of support
- Assist with corporate volunteer group activities
Experience Needed:
- Graphic Design for Social Media
- Current college student or recent graduate in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, public relations, business, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with event planning or volunteer coordination.
- Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems (Bloomerang)
- Interest in fundraising, nonprofit leadership, and community engagement.
Salary : $500