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Available positions:
- Program Support Intern
- Social Media and Marketing Assistant (Work Study)
- Education Assistant
- Public Space Activation Intern
- Communications Intern
- Leadership Events Intern
Date posted: 2/25/25
Program Support Intern
Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Missouri Internship
JAG-Missouri is seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic program support intern to assist with program operations, event coordination, communications, and other administrative tasks. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations and youth development while making a meaningful impact on Missouri students.
Current Missouri State University student with eligibility for Federal Work Study.
Key responsibilities:
- Organize and maintain program files, reports, and data logs.
- Prepare materials for internal guidance, board meetings, staff meetings, workshops, and events.
- Manage scheduling and communication for meetings or events.
- Assist with tracking expenses and supporting budgeting tasks.
- Help plan logistics for statewide and regional events such as Leadership Days, the Career Development Conference, and Professional Development Days.
- Manage RSVPs, create event agendas, and prepare event materials.
- Support day-of-event activities, including set-up, check-in, and attendee coordination.
- Create and schedule social media posts to promote JAG-Missouri programs and events.
- Design flyers, newsletters, and email campaigns for outreach.
- Gather and share student success stories, program highlights, or testimonials.
- Respond to social media or email inquiries and monitor engagement.
- Assist Regional Managers with entering and managing student and program data into tracking systems.
- Generate reports to analyze trends in attendance, event participation, or student outcomes.
- Review and ensure data accuracy, following up on inconsistencies.
- Research guest speakers, internships, and job shadowing opportunities for students.
- Help create handbooks, lesson plans, and classroom leadership activities.
- Coordinate communication with business partners for tours, mentorships, and externships.
- Identify funding opportunities, such as grants or sponsorships, and assist in drafting proposals.
- Research innovative ideas and best practices from other JAG affiliates.
- Conduct surveys to gather feedback for program improvement.
- Capture and edit photos or videos during events for promotional use.
- Develop creative presentations for partnership proposals or program highlights.
- Draft content for the JAG-Missouri website or other digital platforms.
- Coordinate logistics for guest speakers, facility tours, or company partnerships.
- Assist in maintaining relationships with community partners by providing updates and supporting events.
- Create quarterly stakeholder newsletters and reports.
Qualifications:
- Current college student or recent graduate in a related field (e.g., nonprofit management, communications, education, or business).
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.) and familiar with social media platforms.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently or collaboratively within a team.
- Interest in education, youth development, or nonprofit work.
Preferred skills (not required):
- Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Familiarity with data entry systems or analytics tools.
- Background in event planning or coordination.
What you’ll gain:
- Real-world experience in nonprofit program management and event coordination.
- Professional skills in communication, data management, and creative projects.
- Networking opportunities with JAG-Missouri staff and community partners.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on students across Missouri.
Interested in this position? Please contact Katie Young to express interest in applying. Please note the job title in the subject line.
Date posted: 12/4/2024
Social Media and Marketing Assistant (Work Study)
The Alliance for Healthcare Education
JAG-Missouri is seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic program support intern to assist with program operations, event coordination, communications, and other administrative tasks.
This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations and youth development while making a meaningful impact on Missouri students.
- Strong interest in social media marketing, content creation, and digital strategy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices for growing an audience.
- Experience with design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) is preferred.
- Knowledge of or interest in analytics tools like Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, or similar is a plus.
- Ability to work independently, show initiative, and manage multiple projects at once.
- Enthusiasm for storytelling, creativity, and innovative thinking.
Hours: 10-12 hours per week (flexible around student schedule).
Interested in this position? Please contact Katie Young to express interest in applying. Please note the job title in the subject line.
Date posted: 12/4/2024
Education Assistant
James River Basin Partnership
The purpose of the Education Assistant position is to assist with ongoing environmental education, and expand programming as it interests the LCS student. JRBP works with schools in Springfield and around the watershed to teach students of all ages about water quality and other environmental topics. There will also be opportunities to engage the public through tabling, homeowner education, community presentations, and more. Additional opportunities to work on water quality research and soil tests. We are aiming to build this position around the interests and skills of the LCS student.
List major functions and position responsibilities:
- Assist with classroom visits, as schedule allows.
- Lead educational programming, if interested.
- Make new connections with schools or organizations across the watershed.
- Collaborate on grants for educational programming.
- Create educational content for social media, website and newsletters.
- Assist with water quality monitoring.
- Assist with homeowner soil tests, creating educational soil test reports.
- Assist with managing educational materials.
- Assist with community events, tabling or speaking engagements, opportunities for trainings and certifications on environmental education.
- Other duties that are of interest to the LCS student.
Interested in this position? Please contact Katie Young to express interest in applying. Please note the job title in the subject line.
Date posted: 12/4/2024
Public Space Activation Intern
Downtown Springfield Association
Duties & responsibilities:
Assist the DSA Executive Director with the following community events in Downtown Springfield:
- Downtown Wiffle League & Pickle Wednesdays.
- Grassroots music concerts featuring local performers.
- Public markets highlighting downtown businesses and area artists and crafters.
- Other DSA events as time allows.
Primary duties include assisting the DSA executive director with the following:
- Draft participant communication.
- Gather collateral for communications.
- Coordinate event logistics.
- Work the events.
- Manage event listings (locations, times, parking, etc.).
Time commitment:
- May through December 2024
- 10-15 hours per week (about 250 hours in total)
Compensation:
This is a paid internship ($13/hour) with valuable connections in the local community. In addition, academic credit and flexible work locations can be arranged.
Interested in this position?
Interested applicants should submit their resumes by sending their information to Rusty Worley at rusty@itsalldowntown.com or by mailing it to:
Downtown Springfield Association
134 Park Central Square, Suite 120
Springfield, MO 65806
Date posted: 12/4/2024
Communications Intern
Downtown Springfield Association
Job Description:
DSA seeks qualified applicants for its communications intern position. The successful candidate will demonstrate competency and passion for the following areas:
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality-first mindset
- Basic photo & video editing skills
- Basic copywriting skills
- Creative problem solver
- Research and data driven
- Familiar with Google programs & Adobe Suite
- Social media
Preferred skills:
- Photo & video editing
- Proficiency in Mailchimp or related email marketing platform
- Proficiency in digital ad platforms (Google Ads, Facebook, etc.)
- Graphic design
Duties & responsibilities:
Assist the DSA communications manager in enhancing the digital presence for downtown Springfield:
- Posting event information on the itsalldowntown.com website and weekly emails.
- Creating high quality business highlights for social media channels.
- Posting event info on other local websites.
- Placement of event posters to encourage patrons to come Downtown.
- Other duties as assigned by the DSA staff team.
Time commitment:
- May through August 2024
- 10-15 hours per week (about 250 hours in total)
Compensation:
This is a paid internship ($13/hour) with valuable connections in the local community. In addition, academic credit and flexible work locations can be arranged.
Interested in this position?
Interested applicants should submit their resumes by sending their information to Rusty Worley at rusty@itsalldowntown.com or by mailing it to:
Downtown Springfield Association
134 Park Central Square, Suite 120
Springfield, MO 65806
Date posted: 11/12/2024
Leadership Events Intern
Leadership Springfield
The leadership events intern supports the mission of Leadership Springfield by assisting the program director, team members, and external partners to ensure excellent program delivery and participant satisfaction for the Rosie network, the Signature Class, the Academy Class, the Access Class, LeadSGF alumni programming, and other special projects as assigned.
Skills:
- Critical thinker with the ability to research and communicate results.
- Able to work quickly and follow instructions while remaining professional.
- Detail-oriented with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and community stakeholders.
- Proficient in or willing to quickly learn relevant software (e.g., donor management systems, event management tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and online collaboration platforms).
- Model high standard of excellence and quality demonstrated by Leadership Springfield programs & mission.
- At events, must be able to stand and/or walk for several hours at a time and lift and/or carry event materials (banners, storage bins, decor, etc.).
Major roles & responsibilities:
- Support all aspects of event planning, execution, and post-event evaluation for dozens of leadership development and networking events, ranging from small committee meetings to large-scale dinner events with 300+ attendees of all ages from high school through retirement.
- Coordinate database-related projects, including donor management system maintenance and donation acknowledgments.
- Contribute to the development of program-related policies and standard operating procedures, gaining valuable insights into nonprof it program management.
- Other special projects as needed.
Hours: Part-Time
Interested in this position? Please contact Katie Young to express interest in applying. Please note the job title in the subject line.