School of Public Administration
Internship Opportunities
Summer/Fall 2013
Non-Profit Organizations
Name of Organization
Internship Opportunity
Pace Brantley School
Andrea St. Onge
407.869.8882x247 or
astonge@pacebrantley.org
Development/Marketing/Special Events Intern Job Description (Summer). Assist
with developing a community awareness campaign. Assist with developing and
implementing a social media campaign. Assist with planning of golf tournament
fundraising event .Assist with planning of Fall fundraising campaign. Assist with
implementation of new development database system. Unpaid.
Susan G. Komen Foundation
Ashley Pruitt
apruitt@komencentralflorida.org
(321) 972-5534
The Events Intern will assist in the pre-planning, logistics, participant service and
administrative duties necessary for the Komen Central Florida events. The Intern
will work in a team atmosphere and have the opportunity to learn about a wide range
of areas in a non-profit organization and major event planning. 20 hours per week.
Unpaid.
Project P.I.N.K. is founded by Pinklon Thomas, former Heavyweight Boxing
Champion of the World. It stands for Pride in Neighborhood Kids.
General work will include event planning, record keeping, marketing, scheduling,
administrative assistance, and general management of non-profit organization. Go
to http://www.pinklonthomas.org/ for more information regarding this charity.
Unpaid.
Project P.I.N.K
Vincent Peluso
(407) 732-1263
youravip2@yahoo.com
Parent Booster USA, Inc.
Paige Yaeger paige@parentbooster.org
407-221-5330
Students interested in nonprofit management are desired for this opportunity.
Experience and/or course work in nonprofit management is a plus, but not required.
Interns must be proficient with Windows 7, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Adobe
Acrobat. Interns will assist in all areas of the administration of this rapidly growing
nonprofit organization. UNPAID.
Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Jamie Mykins
407-447-1700
jamiem@orlandoshakes.org
Interested in an intern who is interested in learning more about the ins and outs of
non-profit management and development. Projects will include, but are not limited
to: prospect research, database management , writing and research assignments,
proofreading and editing, and special event planning and execution. UNPAID
American Heart Association
Allison Crouch
Allison.crouch@heart.org
407-481-6304
The American Heart Association is seeking a Heart Walk Event Intern who is
interested in the fields of Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, and Event Planning.
This internship would be for Summer and Fall 2013. Intern responsibilities would
include aiding in the promotion and production of the Greater Orlando Heart Walk,
Central Florida’s largest one-day fundraising event. Also, assisting in managing
fundraising and team recruitment with the rest of the Heart Walk team along with
other logistical duties.
FWC Ridge Rangers
Bill Parken
bill.parken@myfwc.com
(863) 699-3742
The primary purpose of this role is to develop the landscape of environmental
volunteer programs similar to the FWC Ridge Rangers, and to identify their
organizational/operational characteristics. A related need is to develop the best in
class features of these of these programs.
A secondary purpose for this role is to identify/develop better social media
communications to help the Ridge Rangers effectively reach a wider audience.
Additionally, the student will be welcome to participate in any of our volunteer
environmental events, which are focused on helping to restore wildlife habitats on
conservation lands in Central Florida.
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Alzheimer’s Association
Joan Giovanni
jgiovanni@alz.org
407-951-7992 x105
The Forgotten Ones
Cindy Shadron
info@theforgottenonesinc.org
407-782-2706
AFHM Orlando
Franciscan Handmaids of Mary
Associates (AFHM) Orlando
Learn more about the FWC Ridge Rangers at myfwc.com/ridgerangers
Intern needed for the Development Department. Intern will gain experience in
marketing, fundraising, community relations, and event planning. Unpaid.
This non-profit organization has opportunities for interns to help save lives while
gaining experience in organizational management, development, community
relations, and non-profit management. Unpaid.
Nonprofit social justice organization in South Orlando seeking an intern for
development and grant writing for a homeless project site.
Rachel Mannix
rmannix305@aol.com
(321) 276-9886
Orlando Science Center
Lindsay Barry
lbarry@osc.org
(407) 514-2127
Numerous internship opportunities: fund development, grant writing, prospect
research, fundraising events, grant research, and database management.
Winter Park Day Nursery
Skye Guthrie
skye.guthrie@nielsen.com
(954) 665-8750
We're looking for an intern to help plan Winter Park Day Nursery's (WPDN) annual
fundraising gala, the Orange Blossom Jubilee, to be held on April 27, 2013. The
festive annual event features live and silent auctions, special guests, games, food and
drinks.
Apopka Family Learning Center
Ellen O'Connor
eoconnor@apopkafamilylearningcenter.com
(407) 889-0100
The AFLC Development Department seeks an intern to assist with executing a
newly developed fund development plan and the daily operations of a fun and fastpaced fundraising office. The Development Intern will gain extensive experience
with grant writing, performing prospect research, creating donor acknowledgments
and launching a new donor database. You will also be involved with the strategic
planning of the Center and gain extensive knowledge of the day-to-day operations of
a non-profit organization.
Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County
& Greater Apopka
Katerina Cruz
407-696-5855 ext. 2100
kcruz@HabitatSeminoleApopka.org
Two internship positions:
Family Service Intern:
-Assist family services director recruitment of applicants and review of applications
-Schedule and attend homeowner education classes orientations
-Help create partner family newsletters
The LiLa Foundation for Health and
Education
Alain Pompilus
Alain@LiLaHelps.org
Resource Management Intern
-Mailings & packet assembly
-Creation and production of collateral materials
-Social media & website maintenance & updating
-Researching corporate sponsorship
-Procurement of in-kind donations
-Special event, development, and volunteer coordination support
Numerous internship positions available to assist the Haitian community. Internship
opportunities include: preparing and writing grant documents, researching issues and
preparing reports, communicating with donors and supporters, assisting with
promotional work for fundraising or community, outreach events, strategic planning,
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(561) 386-6028
and marketing.
Children of the Nations
Summit Church
Laura Cook
lauracook@cotni.org
352-350-2730
Christian Service Center of Central FL
Mary Lee Walker
407-425-2523 ext. 230
mlwalker@chrisitanservicecenter.org
Two internship positions: 1) Event Coordinator: Main contact and organizer for
COTN’s 5th Annual Run for Africa 5K; and 2) Resources Management:
Organizing and running all Meal Packaging Events in Central Florida (learn more at:
www.cotni.org/pages/meal-packaging)
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society,
Mid Florida Chapter
Alexandra Harney
407-478-8882
Alexandra.harney@nmss.org
This internship will offer the opportunity to learn about MS, its symptoms,
managing the condition, and up-to-date research. The intern will interact with
clients, healthcare professionals and other service professionals.
Multiple Opportunities: 1) Program Services Intern--areas of responsibility will
include: financial assistance program support: information and & referral update and
outreach services support; and community programs support. 2) Fundraising
Specialist to work with the National MS Society’s largest fundraisers.
The Development Intern will gain valuable, real-world experience while working in
a Development Department for a non-profit organization. Interns are essential in
providing support to the annual United Arts Campaign (strategy, mailing, execution,
gift record-keeping), grant and sponsorship management, post-sponsorship reporting
packages, and in the development of individual giving strategies (giving levels,
marketing collateral). Unpaid
Orlando Repertory Theatre
Carrie Smith
carriek@orlandorep.com
The candidate will come away with real life experience and quality portfolio
documents of achievements. Stipend $500 per semester. The ideal candidates would
be an upper college classman working towards a bachelor’s degree, desiring
nonprofit experience, consider yourself forward-thinking, possess good-humor and
be adaptable, but most importantly, have a passion for helping people. The ideal
candidate will be versatile, and possess a sincere passion for nonprofit work and
specifically impoverished and homeless families.
Florida PTA
Jean Hovey
executivedirector@floridapta.org
(407) 855-7604
Internship positions available in non-profit development. Event Planning for a Golf
Tournament; Silent Auction; Reception; Sit Down Family Style Dinner; Golf
Awards with Mission presentation during dinner. Date of Event: March 16. Venue:
The Country Club of Orlando
Feeding Children Everywhere
Kara Teresi
kara@feedingchildreneverywhere.com or
intern@feedingchildreneverywhere.com
(813) 335-7096
As an intern you will have the opportunity to see the inner workings of a quickly
growing non-profit, while working alongside FCE staff who are dedicated not only
to ending world hunger, but also to your development. All interns will have
opportunity to travel to multiple “Meal Packing Events” where hundreds to
thousands of volunteers are empowered and mobilized to take a stand against world
hunger, while packaging thousands of healthy meals for hungry children.
Interns will be involved of nonprofit management and development in workings
with issues of local and global hunger.
Change This World
Andrew Neal
Andrew@changethisworld.com
Florida Community Health Centers, Inc.
Leah Suarez
lsuarez@fchcinc.org
(863) 763-1951
Public Allies of Central Florida
Nilmarie Zapata
407-490-6705
nilmariez@publicallies.org
Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra
info@fsyo.org
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The student will work with our Health Benefits Navigator (HBN) Supervisor and
Outreach Coordinator to conduct individualized assessments for our health centers
on needed outreach activities and strategies. They will then be asked to assist with
implementing these strategies and presenting the information to staff and the
community. Work will also be completed to determine how to best integrate the
HBN program and Outreach programs to best serve the client.
Looking for two interns to focus on supporting the Community Outreach Campaign
in order to bring awareness to foster care and adoption within the Central Florida
region. Emphasis placed on partnership development, special projects, and
collaborative partnership management.
Marketing/public relations intern: Great opportunity to assist in the brand
imaging of the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra. Excellent writing skills
required.
Development/donor relations intern: Intern will engage in various aspects of fund
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development to include grant research, event coordinating, database management,
and will serve as an ambassador for the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra.
Haitian American Coalition for Tomorrow
Roberto Baptiste
robertobaptiste@gmail.com
407-473-0232
SACC-USA Foundation
Caroline Fasth
cf@saccusafoundation.org
(407) 416-9475
The Haitian American Coalition for Tomorrow is a non-profit organization serving
Pine Hills, FL and Artibonite, Haiti. Our programs cover education and youth sports.
Seeking an intern to assist with board development, fundraising, and strategic
planning.
SACC-USA Foundation offers first-hand experience building a marketing
fundraising campaign for a new 'US talent to Sweden' program. We are looking for
a talented and energetic graduate or undergraduate student to assist us in the
development of an international marketing campaign. Flexible work hours and
independent projects.
Straight Street Orlando, Inc.
407-421-6438
Development intern needed: grant-writing; fundraising through event planning and
electronic resources; participating and initiating community based projects to assist
the homeless population of downtown Orlando.
UCP of Central Florida
407-852-3369
Volunteer management; event planning; volunteer recruitment
16 weeks/15-25 hours per week ($500 stipend)
BETA Center
407-277-1942 ext 135
xmatos@betacenter.org
Fund development intern. This is an opportunity to manage donor relations, plan
fundraising events and teach in a professional environment, work with youth, get
experience and learn about the day-to-day operations of a small non-profit, while
building job skills, advancing your resume, and acquiring excellent references. $250
stipend.
Children's Home Society of Florida, Central
Florida Division
meghan.pfleiderer@chsfl.org
(321) 397-3004
We have several opportunities for interns.
-helping manage fundraising events
-helping organize in-kind donation solicitation and distribution
-public relations and marketing
-community outreach through our Champions for Children campaign
The Edgerrin James Foundation, Inc.
Karen Mingo
305-900-8177
Karen@edgerrinjamesfoundation.org
Interns will assist with the management and implementation of various youth
programs and community events.
Orange County 4H
Time Pehlke
Tim.pehlke@ufl.edu
407-254-9213
Fundraising intern needed. This individual will evaluate our current fundraising
initiatives and make recommendations. The project will culminate in a report for the
4-H Association. Additional opportunities for planning and implementing
fundraising activities.
Orange County Regional History Center
Diane Masciale@ocfl.net
407-836-8523
The Orange County Regional History Center has multiple internship
opportunities, including: marketing and public relations, membership,
business management, community education, courtroom research, education,
exhibits, public programs, sales and rentals, school services, theatre,
undergraduate development, and volunteer management.
The Hope Collection
712 South 14th Street
Leesburg, FL
352-409-5761
ellen@sumterfoundation.org
Excellent for opportunity for a graduate student interested in learning or expanding
their knowledge in the area of development and fundraising. Activities will include
grant research, identifying funding opportunities, grant writing, and grant
management.
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Libby Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation
1718 S. Orange Ave
City: Orlando
State / Province: FL
Postal / Zip Code: 32806
Pet Rescue by Judy
Meghan Pfleiderer
Petrescuebyjudy.events@gmail.com
954-778-4254
Autism Speaks
Katy Formella
Katy.formella@authismspeaks.org
407-478-6330
Interns who work with us will gain hands-on experience working directly with the
executive director in the following areas: case management, program eligibility,
grant writing, grant reporting, patient advocacy, event staffing, marketing,
fundraising event and survivor luncheon planning, and more.
Christian HELP Foundation
Courtney Smith
407-834-4022 ext 228
volunteer@christianhelp.org
Multiple internship opportunities, including: Volunteer coordinating, marketing, and
event planning.
Central Florida Urban League
Shellie-Ann Minnis
sminnis@cful.org
407-472-9992 ext. 102
Multiple internship opportunities available, including: Marketing Assistant,
Volunteer Coordinator, STEM Academy Counselor, IT-Database
designer/administrator, and Intake Specialist. These positions are unpaid but are
excellent experiential learning opportunities. Graduate and undergraduate students.
Give Kids the World
Apply online at www.gktw.org under the
About-Us tab.
GKTW is currently seeking undergraduate and graduate students for part-time or
full-time internships. Interns will be asked to work a full 15 week semester at a
minimum of 16 hours weekly on property in Kissimmee, FL. This is a professional
internship with a formal dress code, policies and procedures mirroring those of the
professional staff. Students will go through an orientation at the beginning of their
program and also have an opportunity to serve in multiple volunteer roles
throughout the Village. Student’s primary work will be in a regular office
environment, but travel to local offsite events may be common.
Community Vision
Bridget Tolley
btolley@communityvision.org
407-933-0870
Intern need for fundraising and program management for foster program and
adoption management organization. Located in Sanford, FL.
Works in the office with Autism Speaks’ staff and volunteers on projects and
Autism Speaks summer and fall events. Assists with daily office tasks including
mailings, phone calls, assisting office visitors and other duties as assigned.
Coordinates presentations and presents when needed to organizations, corporations,
and other available opportunities. Coordinates and assists with projects for other
volunteers and office interns when needed.
Program includes: Donor Services Advancement Internship; Executive
Advancement Internship; Grant Writing Internship; Graphic Design and
Communications Internship; Individual Gifts Advancement Internship; and Public
Relations Internship; Special Event Internship.
The intern will assist the Grants and Development Department with grant research.
Community Vision is currently focusing on obtaining grants to support healthcare
initiatives and capacity building.
ITN Orlando
Kasia Castro
kasia.castro@itnorlando.org
(407) 228-7761
The student will work with the Development Coordinator. They will work closely
with fundraising, social media campaigns, and grant writing and research.
Orlando Repertory Theatre
Carrie Kasten
carriek@orlandorep.com
407-896-7365
The Summer Development Intern will gain valuable, real-world experience while
working in a Development Department for a non-profit organization. Interns are
essential in providing support with grant writing for public funding (State of Florida,
Division of Cultural Affairs grant), private funding (Chesley G. Magruder
Foundation grant), corporate sponsorships, grant and sponsorship management, and
special events. The summer Development Intern will have the opportunity to work
on a fundraiser evening during the last week of July 2012 and should be available
the evening of Wednesday, July 25th, 2012. Summer internship dates are mid-May
through the beginning of August.
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Charity & Love, Inc
Barbara Ansar
peacelovecharity@gmail.com
407-522-4473
The intern will assist customers with applying for state and government benefits
(e.g., food stamps, Medicaid and TANF check). Develop monthly client reports.
Provide other senior services. Unpaid (20 hours per week/10 weeks).
Christian HELP
Sandi Vidal
sandi@christianhelp.org
407-834-4022 x229
The intern will place all upcoming events on online calendars, send press releases to
media, identify areas of the website for improvement, and put together brochures
and flyers, as needed. This intern will also work on Charity Challenge campaign
getting teams and charities involved with drawing of chance tickets. Researching
local job openings- alerts CFEC personnel to potential leads and assists in all major
events, i.e. Harvest of Hope, Job Fairs, Christmas, etc.
Beautiful Butterflies
Kimberly Vaughn
305-498-8797
The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project
Kristen Malfara
407-506-2707
The intern will work with in non-profit development and volunteer management.
West Orlando.
Junior Achievement of Central Florida
Philip Schwalb
407-898-2121
pschwalb@jacentralfl.org
Assist with the planning and execution of the Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon,
50th Anniversary Fundraising Breakfast, and other development related tasks. 4-6
months
12 hours/week. Stipend (between $500 and $1,500)
Rescue Outreach Mission
Sharon Whitley
407-321-8224 x11
Internship opportunities to assist with social media marketing through Facebook and
Twitter and in volunteer coordination
Mustard Seed of Central Florida, Inc.
Jim Cundiff
jim@mustardseedfla.org
407-875-2040
Philanthropic capitalism through the management of the Mustard Seed's Ebay.com,
Amazon.com, orlando.craigslist.org, and Etsy.com profiles. 25 hours/week PAID
Valencia College Foundation
Donna Marino
407-582-3128
Foundation Volunteer. Research, marketing, special projects, donor relations, and
general administrative duties.
Friends of Children and Families
Donna Berry
407-273-8444
Kids House of Seminole
Dana Karen
407-324-3036
Social media, marketing, fundraising, community outreach, and assisting with
program management 12 weeks/12 weeks per week. $300 stipend per semester
Conductive Education Center of Orlando
Erika Turkevicius
407-831-4541
Nonprofit management; human resources management; development; operational
management
Policy and procedure development, human resources assistance, website
development, volunteer management, event support, and donor relations. 12
weeks/15 hours per week
Unpaid
Community and donor relations, development duties. 12 or 24 weeks/12-20 hours
per week
Brevard Bridge Tech
Thomas Hogan
302-220-3340
Provide assistance to new nonprofit organization. Assist in structuring and
managing a nonprofit from the ground floor. Unpaid
Frontline Outreach
Ashley Caycedo
407-293-3000 x122
Nonprofit management, community and donor relations, and accounting. Unpaid
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Heart of Florida United Way
Katie Smith
Katie.smith@hfuw.org
407-849-2372
Multiple opportunities
Loaned Executive Development Intern; Leadership Recognition Development
Intern; Prosperity Campaign of Central Florida Intern; Intern, Volunteer Solutions
Specialist
Fort Christmas Folk School
Grimmer Mapp
folkschool@att.ent
407-568-1009
Grant research and fund development
10 weeks/10 hours
Stipend
Lighthouse Central Florida
Keith Gee
Jacquelyn Daigneault
(407) 898-2483 ext. 270
A Gift for Teaching
Amber Ferguson
407-318-3123
Marketing/social media
15 weeks/15-20 hours
Unpaid
Unleashing Performance, Inc.
Todd Ruopp
407-401-3938
Todd@unleasingperformance.com
Business development services and project management duties. Graduate students
preferred.
$10 per hour (30 hours per week)
Center for Contemporary Dance
407-695-8366
Craig Johnson
craig@thecenterfordance.org
Program implementation, student recruitment, volunteer recruitment for creative
movement class to include young people with developmental and physical
disabilities.
Communications opportunities, including: drafting articles, preparing media
advisories and press releases, managing media kits and clip database, on-line
promotions, focus groups, and researching education trends and story opportunities.
Paid internships are noted as such. If pay is not listed, it is an unpaid internship.
Students interested in these internships should contact the organization directly.
Additional internships are available at:
http://www2.cohpa.ucf.edu/pubadm/internships_connections.shtml
For additional information, please contact Dr. Vanessa Lopez-Littleton at:
Vanessa.Lopez-Littleton@ucf.edu or 407-823-3926.
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