Internship Opportunities

where your work and learning matter

What internship opportunities exist?
Each season we welcome new interns to join our team to contribute to the work of restoring hope in our community. Our interns can serve in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, event planning, grant writing, content capture and marketing, community impact outcomes, and home repair construction. Further, these are unique opportunities for individuals to learn more about the problem of poverty and substandard housing, the stories of homeowners, the operation of the nonprofit, and the practice of sustaining long-term community service.

How can I benefit from becoming an intern?
We are a nonprofit who is committed to providing unique opportunities for interns to practice and grow in their skills. Here are some of the highlights of joining the team.

Apply your career skills in an environment which will take your contribution seriously
Collaborate with a team who is passionate about their work
Participate in leadership development opportunities by engaging with Board members and homeowners
Flexibility in meeting your unique scheduling needs
Learn about the problem of poverty and nonprofit operations
Availability of stipend opportunities for nonacademic internships

What are the internship expectations?
Although flexible, we want to make sure that you also have the opportunity to meet our homeowner’s needs and have some substantive items to put on your résumé. Toward this end, we have the following expectations for our interns.

Willing to join a dynamic, fast-paced team
Desiring to grow in leadership skills and learn about poverty and substandard housing
Support the nonprofit beliefs and commitment to Christianity and its standards for conduct

How can I apply?
If you are interested in interning with us, please connect with our Executive Director, Harold Naylor, by emailing harold.naylor@goodneighborshr.org and including a statement of interest, your estimated time commitment, your preferred area of nonprofit work, and your résumé.

We are currently looking to fill the following intern positions:

Outcomes survey coordinator
Church outreach coordinator
Apprentice – home repair manager

INTERN HIGHLIGHTS

Each year, we are pleased to have talented and generous people join us for a few months. From in-office assitance to on-site videography, each brings their heart, talent and desire to learn to the Good Neighbors team. Thank you all, for all you've done to make our lives richer because you gave of yourselves to us and those we serve everyday.

Hannah Plummer, photographer

"Twice a week, I’m up on roofs or in homes taking photos of the home repair our team does. I have the unique opportunity to meet with homeowners and take their portrait. Seeing the proud faces of homeowners who feel blessed to have a nonprofit like Good Neighbors be a part of their community, impacting families in need like them, is beautiful.

I call ahead and say, “this is a casual portrait, wear whatever makes you comfortable. I would like to photograph you in front of your home.” When I arrive, I see the steps they swept off, the flowers they planted, the outfits they took care to pick out, and absolute pride on their faces. Having the privilege of capturing that joy and thankfulness and memorializing how Good Neighbors has impacted not only their home, but their family, is remarkable.

My own capacity for thankfulness has been stretched. Working within a nonprofit and watching our team work hard to serve its community has been beyond edifying. I’ve learned how to work with others, engage professionally with team and community members, take on a role of accountability and be pushed to hone my photography abilities. I feel confident after my time with Good Neighbors that I’ll be a better creative problem-solver and a stronger communicator. I’m excited to continue my work with Good Neighbors, as well as looking for other nonprofits to work with or volunteer for in the future."

Jon Bruns, business and marketing analyst

"Part of my role was meeting homeowners and speaking firsthand with them about their lives, giving me new perspectives about not only owning a home, but also understanding that you never know what someone else may be going through. Connecting and learning from Good Neighbor homeowners will stick with me as I go on to face life's tough challenges.

I am grateful for the opportunity I had to be able to help Good Neighbors in financial aspects and benchmarking, as well as video capturing and promoting the good works of God through Good Neighbors. Furthermore, Good Neighbors has given me valuable experience to take with me as I finish my financial degree and obtain a job in the financial services field."