Non-Profit Summer Internship

Sunny Glen Children's Home Job Description

Job Title: Non-Profit Summer Internship

Department: Fund Development

Supervisor: Fund Development Director

Internship: Paid Non-Profit Intern Seasonal (6 Week Program)

Prepared By: Human Resources Department 

Summary

The Sunny Glen Summer Internship is a structured, hands-on experience designed for college students interested in nonprofit management, social work, child advocacy, fundraising, communications, and organizational leadership. Interns will rotate through key departments, develop practical skills, and contribute meaningfully to Sunny Glen’s mission of serving children and families in the Rio Grande Valley.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must abide by Sunny Glen Children’s Home’s mission of giving nurturing, trauma-informed care to children from difficult backgrounds.
• Learn and abide by Sunny Glen Children’s Home policies and procedures.
• Learn and stay within Minimum Standards
• Attend training and meetings, as scheduled.
• Possess sensitivity to the client’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Be a positive role model for the clients.
• Uses strong organizational skills.
• Participate in weekly staff/team meetings and training.
• Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs, and other activities that promote professional growth and development.
• Maintain confidentiality of all children, families, and donor information at all times
• Adhere to Sunny Glen’s code of conduct and child safety policies
• Approach every rotation with professionalism, curiosity, and a servant’s heart
• Complete all deliverables on time and at a high standard
• Represent Sunny Glen’s values of respect, understanding, trust, and love

Program Goals

Expose interns to the full scope of nonprofit operations

Develop professional skills in communication, program management, and child services

 Provide real-world contributions that benefit Sunny Glen and the children it serves

 Cultivate future leaders who understand faith-based, child-focused nonprofit work

What Interns Gain

Comprehensive experience across all key areas of nonprofit operations

Real deliverables for a professional portfolio

Mentorship from experienced nonprofit leaders

Paid stipend for the full six-week program

Letter of recommendation upon successful completion

Certificate of completion from Sunny Glen Children’s Home

Connection to a network of child welfare professionals in South Texas

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be 18Internship years of age or older. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish. (Preferred)

To be considered for the Summer Internship Program, applicants must submit the following materials:

• Cover letter explaining interest in nonprofit and/or child welfare work
• Current resume
• One letter of recommendation (faculty or employer)
• Unofficial transcript
• Indication of whether on-site housing will be needed
• Completion of background check prior to starting date

Education and/or Experience 

Education and/or Experience

Current college students (sophomore level and above); graduate students welcome

High School Graduate, minimum of 30 College course hours.

Language Skills 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
 

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Valid Texas Driver's License or Identification card

Cleared TB test

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance. The employee must regularly exert up to 25 pounds of force (mopping, lifting groceries, moving furniture, cooking, etc.) and occasionally be able to perform a restraint on youth weighing up to 200 lbs. Must be able to frequently maintain visual and auditory supervision of multiple children. The employee must be able to make quick decisions, tolerate frustration, and be able to always balance mental toughness with compassion. The employee must be able to multitask. 

Work Environment  

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee must be able to function in a noisy environment. 

Notes

All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles, and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Sunny Glen Children’s Home is recognized.

Sunny Glen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal and state employment laws. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this class classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Education and/or Experience 

Education and/or Experience

Current college students (sophomore level and above); graduate students welcome

High School Graduate, minimum of 30 College course hours.

To be considered for the Summer Internship Program, applicants must submit the following materials

Cover letter explaining interest in nonprofit and/or child welfare work

Current resume

One letter of recommendation (faculty or employer)

Unofficial transcript

Indication of whether on-site housing will be needed

Completion of background check prior to starting date

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