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Job Description Join us. Do work that matters! The Building Capacity, Careers, & Community Initiative , which is part of The VirtualIntern Platform, offers a paid remote opportunity where college students partner with a nonprofit, co-design a meaningful project, and make an impact. This provides a unique opportunity to take ownership of a project, build professional skills, and gain mentorship while addressing real-world challenges. This position is paid and requires a full-time 8-week commitment , starting on June 9th, 2025 and ending on August 1st . Stipends are between $650-900 a week for the program, depending on academic level. Responsibilities: Partner with a Nonprofit: Work with a nonprofit of your choice to develop a project that aligns with their mission. Design and Lead a Project: Focus on one of these key areas: Sustainability & Environmental Justice Community Engagement Project Management Marketing & Fundraising Data Analysis & Technology And More! Collaborate & Execute: Work 36 hours per week on project tasks, applying leadership and problem-solving skills. Engage in Professional Development: Dedicate 4 hours per week to mentorship, workshops, and cohort learning. Track & Report Progress: Provide updates on milestones and project impact. How It Works: This program partners current students with nonprofit organizations to design their own 8-week projects, addressing issues through green initiatives in Green Infrastructure, Community Development, Workforce Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Public Health, and Urban Forestry. Find a Nonprofit & Secure a Verbal Agreement: Reach out to a nonprofit, discuss a potential project, and obtain verbal confirmation that they will host you. Submit Your Application: Provide nonprofit details, a short personal essay, and two references (one from a professor). Placement & Approval: Once accepted, the nonprofit supervisor completes a simple form, and your placement is confirmed. Requirements: Must be a rising junior, senior, or graduate student at an accredited institution. Must be a United States citizen or Permanent Resident. Interest in nonprofit work, leadership, social impact, or community engagement. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Organized, proactive, and comfortable working remotely and independently. Ability to manage tasks, deadlines, and collaborate with teams. Passionate about community impact and sustainability. Application Requirements: To apply, students must submit: Two References: One from a professor and one additional reference. Personal Essay: Why you are applying; the nonprofit you've chosen and why; and your proposed project and its potential impact. Nonprofit Information: Contact details for the nonprofit partner. The VirtualIntern is powered by MobilizeGreen. We are committed to and seek applications from all participants who meet the position requirements, including women, people of color, Indigenous people, individuals of diverse orientations and identities, military veterans, and members of other historically disenfranchised groups. All are encouraged to apply. Apply now to secure your paid remote position and make an impact this summer! Deadline is March 23, 2025 , midnight ET. #J-18808-Ljbffr ZipRecruiter

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