Elevates Non-Profit Intern

Job Description

About Elmington Elevates

Elmington Elevates is a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through innovative housing solutions and robust community-based support. In response to critical societal needs, our work has significantly expanded in recent years to address the urgent challenges faced by young adults transitioning out of foster care, particularly the profound risk of homelessness and instability.

Through pioneering initiatives such as Lumen Flats, an 18-unit supportive housing community situated in Knoxville, Tennessee, Elmington Elevates is making a tangible difference. This community actively participates in the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) voucher program, ensuring that vulnerable young adults receive not only stable housing but also crucial community connections and comprehensive support systems during a pivotal transition period in their lives.

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Elevates Non-Profit Intern

Position Summary

We are actively seeking a motivated and dedicated Elevates Non-Profit Intern to join our team for a focused summer project running from June 1 through July 31. This internship is specifically designed for rising juniors or seniors (with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027) at the time of the internship. Successful interns demonstrating exceptional performance may be considered for future full-time opportunities upon graduation.

This internship provides an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on experience to directly support Elmington Elevates’ vital mission: expanding stable housing and supportive community resources for vulnerable populations, especially young adults navigating the transition out of foster care. The selected intern will collaborate closely with nonprofit leadership and cross-functional partners to execute impactful programs, strengthen essential community engagement, and foster operational excellence. The program culminates with a final presentation to senior stakeholders, offering a unique platform to showcase your contributions and insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Community Support: Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of mission-aligned programs and initiatives designed to foster housing stability and ensure participant success. This includes contributing to workshops, support groups, and other community-building activities.
• Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate critical communication and relationship management with community partners, vendors, volunteers, and other vital stakeholders to advance program goals and impact. This may involve scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence, and tracking engagement.
• Operations & Logistics: Provide essential support for day-to-day operational needs, including scheduling appointments, meticulous documentation, and identifying opportunities for process improvements to guarantee smooth program execution and an optimal participant experience.
• Events & Fundraising Support (as applicable): Contribute to donor engagement strategies, assist with comprehensive event planning, coordinate sponsorship efforts, and manage stewardship touchpoints to bolster organizational sustainability and growth.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively partner with internal teams to align messaging, optimize resource allocation, and ensure seamless execution across all Elmington Elevates’ initiatives.
• Final Presentation: Develop and deliver a comprehensive summary of key HR insights and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders, showcasing your analytical capabilities and strategic thinking.
• Local Travel: During the initial two weeks, engage in local travel within Nashville (up to 25%) for essential site visits and collaborative team meetings.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective interaction with diverse stakeholders.
• Comfort and proficiency in presenting to senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally (up to 25%) for site visits and meetings.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The role frequently involves sitting, standing, and walking. Regular requirements include talking or hearing, and frequently using hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Occasionally, the position may require climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities encompass close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate, and while the workplace temperature is generally moderate, the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary.

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25% of the time will be required for this position.

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The OneElmington Experience

At OneElmington, we are dedicated to creating a different kind of company. We promise we will never be ordinary, a commitment we hope is evident in this job description. There will be many days you simply aren’t comfortable; you will be pushed to accomplish more than you ever thought possible. You will be challenged by your team leader and your peers to achieve more and to discover better ways of working.

With that said, we understand that OneElmington is not for everyone. BUT, if you believe in yourself, thrive on a challenge, and appreciate working with exceptional people, then OneElmington could very well be the last company you ever work for.

OneElmington is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. OneElmington makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.