2025 WAICU Nonprofit Internships
Are you looking for an enriching summer internship experience? Do you want to enhance your résumé
with hands-on work experience? Do you have a passion for making a meaningful contribution?
Through the generous support of two benevolent foundations, WAICU is able to offer 16 summer
internships. Spend your summer working for a great nonprofit organization. Student interns receive a $4,000 summer stipend and a $6,000 scholarship in exchange for 400 hours of work over 10 summer weeks. Interns gain valuable experience in the nonprofit sector and get a summer of amazing experiences, as well as attend the WAICU Internship Institute, which will be held at Marian University in the spring. Internships are located throughout Wisconsin and offer a wide range of opportunities for many different majors.
Interns are selected by the nonprofit organizations to which they apply.
Please contact Taylor Hooker, WAICU Director of Outreach & High School Partnerships, at taylor.hooker@waicu.org or 608.204.5237 with any questions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for the WAICU Nonprofit Internship Program, an applicant must:
1. Be currently enrolled at a WAICU-member college or university
2. Possess and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better
3. Achieve/maintain full-time status as an undergraduate during the following academic year (NOTE: Students graduating BEFORE the Fall 2025 term ARE NOT eligible for the program).
4. Complete the WAICU Internship Agreement Form and W-9 Form and commit to 400 hours of service over 10 summer weeks
5. Demonstrate an interest in civic engagement in the nonprofit sector in one or more of the following areas: administration, program management, education, community outreach, finance, fund development, marketing and public relations, communications, human resources, technology, and other related areas (students from all academic areas are encouraged to apply).
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for any of the WAICU Nonprofit Internship Program opportunities, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Taylor Hooker, WAICU Director of Outreach & High School Partnerships, at taylor.hooker@waicu.org with the subject line “Internship Application – [name of nonprofit organization applying to]”. Please include your cumulative GPA and anticipated graduation date in your resume. Students may apply for more than one internship position but must submit a separate cover letter and resume for each position. Applications must be received by March 14, 2025. However, internship sites may select candidates prior to this deadline, so it is in your best interest to apply as early as possible.
MANITOWOC COUNTY
Hope House of Manitowoc County (Manitowoc)
We are seeking a motivated Marketing Intern to join our team as we prepare for our 20th Anniversary
Campaign. This internship is ideal for someone passionate about community service, storytelling, and
marketing who wants to make a real difference in the lives of families. You will gain hands-on
experience in digital marketing, event promotion, content creation, and donor engagement strategies
while helping raise awareness of our mission and programs. Under the supervision of the Executive
Director, you will be assisting with developing and executing marketing campaign for the 20th
anniversary of the longest running homeless shelter in Manitowoc County.
Desired qualifications for the intern:
- Current college student studying Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills - Proficiency with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter).
- Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools is a plus.
- Passion for helping underserved families and raising awareness for social causes.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.Creativity, initiative, and a willingness to learn in a team environment.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin (Milwaukee)
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s mission is to solve hunger. The Network Partnership Resource Intern will have a direct impact on the community, connecting our Network Partners with vital resources. They will build strong relationships and collaborative partnerships with our network through coordination and execution of partner’s online orders, gaining valuable experience in distribution,
inventory, and working in product quality control ensuring freshness standards. The Intern will visit Network Partner sites to gain an understanding of our network needs and work to increase efficiency and positive experiences.
Oak Creek Public Library (Oak Creek)
The Oak Creek Public Library is looking for an energetic individual to join our Youth Services
Department and assist with the Summer Reading Program. The position includes working at the Children’s Service Desk and helping staff members with programs for children, teens, and their caregivers. Our intern will help with early literacy story times, hands-on activities for school-aged children, the teen volunteer program, and passive activities in the Children’s Room. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and experience working with children. Our intern will work under the direction of Youth Services Manager to learn the everyday responsibilities of working in a vibrant library setting. Students who are interested in youth librarianship, education, or other related fields are encouraged to apply.
Radio Milwaukee (Milwaukee)
- Responsibilities:
- Edit and produce web content such as music & concert reviews, local arts and culture, and more.
- Audition music for possible review; contact record labels for CD acquisition, permissions, fact-checking, etc.
- Assist in updating the event calendar and other regular web content maintenance.
- Assist with managing/curating social media for the website (Facebook, Twitter).
- Participate in Music Team meetings, planning, and other team events.
- Supervise and mentor other summer interns, ensuring tasks are completed and providing guidance on projects.
- Help coordinate and manage summer activities, promotions, and special events, including outreach efforts.
- Support station-wide initiatives related to community engagement and audience development.
ROCK COUNTY
Beloit Historical Society (Beloit)
The Beloit Historical Society (BHS) is seeking one intern for summer 2025.The position is a Collection Management internship that consists of conducting an inventory of and cataloging historic artifacts,
archives, photography of historic items and data entry into a museum collection database, learning to recognize a variety of collection issues and how to resolve them. This project aids the BHS staff in gaining a deeper understanding of the content of the collections and increases resources for the development of programs and exhibits. The Executive Director will supervise the intern position, providing training and guidance as each project proceeds. The ideal candidate needs to have excellent
research and communication skills and be able to work well independently and as part of a team. The
preferred areas of study are history, museum studies, education or a related field.
Boys & Girls Club of Janesville (Janesville)
The summer camp program intern helps plan and implement Boys & Girls Clubs of America
programming/activities focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and
citizenship skills for youth ages 6-12. The summer camp program intern is responsible for implementing
a mentoring program funded through a federal grant. The mentoring program provides one-on-one or
small group mentoring to 25 youths focusing on problem solving, calming down skills, and positive peer
relationships. The summer program intern develops activities for mentoring sessions with guidance from
the program manager and an evidence-based curriculum. Experience working with youth is preferred but
not required. Preferred areas of study: social work, education, psychology, human services, and
sociology.