2025 Internship Applications Currently Being Accepted

NONPROFIT PROGRAM DEPARTMENT INTERN

Pathways & Community Program Department

READ BETTER BE BETTER

MISSION: Read Better Be Better's mission is to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership.

VISION: Read Better Be Better envisions a world in which empowered communities demand equitable access to foundational skills.

About the Organization

Read Better Be Better is an education nonprofit organization focused on solving Arizona's literacy crisis. We work with partnering schools throughout the state to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership. Since 2014, we have served thousands of Arizona students through our after-school and community-based reading programs in over 70 schools throughout Maricopa County and multiple community-based organizations across the state. Each school semester, we have expanded to serve even more kids, schools, and families. We are a mission-driven, collaborative community of passionate, creative, and flexible professionals, and we welcome and support those seeking internship experience with RBBB for their professional development.

The Pathways and Community Department was formed in Spring 2024 and encompasses programs that serve High School students, particularly RBBB alumni as well as community-based organizations.

Former RBBB Program Participants are highly encouraged to apply.

Nonprofit Program Department Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Nonprofit Program Department Intern
Reports To: Pathways Program Coordinator & Community Site Coordinator
Work Hours: A weekly minimum commitment of 10-15 hours is required. Interns will be expected to commit to a set schedule within RBBB's main office hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Work Environment: Office (in-person)
Start Date: January (for Spring); May (for summer); August (for fall)
Program Duration: Internship positions are meant to be short-term and based around academic semesters and last for 3-4 months. We offer: Spring, Summer and Fall positions.
Pay & Benefits: This internship is unpaid. Read Better Be Better is fully committed to providing eligible interns with all documentation necessary for them to receive course credit for their time with the organization, if they wish to do so.

SUMMARY

Read Better Be Better has an exciting opportunity available for those aspiring to work in nonprofit and program management. As the Nonprofit Program Department Intern, you will work directly with the program management team of the Pathways and Community Department to support administration, assist in creating program materials and facilitating community outreach and external communications. In addition to assigned tasks, the intern will be given the opportunity to take on tasks that are of personal interest, dependent upon the needs of the Pathways and Community Program Department and the organization.  

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills (both verbal and writing) and is willing and able to be flexible and learn as they go. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in program development.
Work with high school students to ensure effective program implementation.
Provide feedback to Pathways and Community Department to assist in the build out of both pathways.
Complete phone screens with interested high school candidates as needed.
Support staff to develop internal and external communications.
Support the creative process of materials (print and electronic).
Provide general administrative and office support.
Perform all other duties as assigned that are required of the intern in this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  If you need assistance with this application, please contact us at [email protected].

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES 

Interest in and passion for the Read Better Be Better vision and mission 
Excellent communication skills 
Reliable and responsible 
Creative problem-solver 
Willingness to conduct themselves in accordance with organizational values 
Must be 16 years of age to apply (high school student or recent high school graduate preferred)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

Ability to operate a computer 
Please contact HR at [email protected] with any questions or concerns regarding the position.

Read Better Be Better is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Read our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement on the RBBB website.

WHY INTERN FOR READ BETTER BE BETTER

Positive Social Impact: contribute to an organization passionate about education equity and social justice.
Professional Development & Mentorship: receive consistent feedback and have regular, direct interaction with leadership and the whole team, including team meetings and one-on-one mentorship opportunities.
Resume Building: regularly use key platforms such as MS Office 365 and Outlook; work on a variety of tasks related to this role.
"I feel like it's a good way to give back to the community. And, while you're giving back, you also learn a lot professionally. And I also feel like it's a very healthy work environment."

- College Student/Former RBBB Intern (Fall 2021)