Heart of America is reaching out directly to BYU looking for applicants for Winter 2023. This internship will qualify for Washington Seminar participation, with housing in DC, grant funding, and credit packages. Students in this internship will gain useful skills, practical experience in a non-profit, and meaningful experience for their resume and life experience. No internship is “a sure thing” but this is pretty close. If you are passionate about helping underserved populations, interested in education, curious about non-profits, or otherwise eager to get real-world experience in a meaningful internship, this is the perfect opportunity.
Heart of America is, “A national not-for-profit humanitarian network that celebrates, honors, and empowers people who ennoble the human race with the quality of their lives. The Foundation has three components: Heroes of the Heart, an awards program, Speaking from the Heart, a professional speaker's bureau and education outreach service that is free to schools, and the National Community Fund, which matches donors and charities. Another program element of the National Community Fund is the Heart Corps, a scholarship program for student volunteers.”
To apply: Email your resume and a cover letter to Colleen Noland, Chief of Staff, Heart of America, at colleen@heartofamerica.org. Motivated students should submit materials by December 5, 2022.
We are seeking detail oriented, creative, energetic, and motivated individuals to support our national outreach efforts. While experience is useful and preferred, a strong skill set is more valuable; we will provide mentorship and ample opportunity for growth.
To be successful in this internship, applicants must possess the following:
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of management;
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent planning and time management
- A collaborative and positive attitude
- The ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Web development, content management, graphic design and/or social media experience preferred
- Confidence working with diverse groups of people, including volunteers and children, as well as a high comfort level with public speaking
- Students with a solid history of volunteerism and community service and/or those studying the fields of education, communication, social work, public relations or other related fields are encouraged to apply
At The Heart of America Foundation, we look for people who work with their heads AND their hearts. Talent is essential, but talent is not enough. We are looking for people who are passionate about our mission and goals and who are committed to an organizational culture based on compassion, integrity, respect and cooperation. Please review our Operational Principles before submitting your application which can be found at www.heartofamerica.org.
Interns gain experience in programmatic and administrative nonprofit 501 (C) 3 operations. Duties include administrative tasks, community service school presentations, research, state Heroes of the Heart identification, committee meeting participation, data base development, and local service project organization. For example, interns with a community service history, who enjoy public speaking, will have the opportunity to inspire younger students.
This position is unpaid.
