Development and Marketing Internship (Paid), GENYOUth

GENYOUth Foundation Development and Marketing Internship

GENYOUth is currently seeking to fill the role of Marketing and Development Intern with a recent college graduate interested in and with experience in fundraising/development, database management, marketing, graphics, non-profit management, CSR and youth health and wellness.

Highlights

Paid Internship: $18/hour

Location: U.S. Remote (Eastern time zone preferred)

Hours: 35 hours/week, M-F

Start Date: Starting in May or early June for a period of 12 weeks with the intention/possibility of extending for a maximum assignment of up to 12 months (subject to performance evaluations)
Application Deadline: 4/7/25

Include a resume and cover letter regarding why you are interested in this position. 

Requirements: Recent graduate (minimum of a bachelor's degree) from December 2024 or on pace to graduate in May 2025. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

Students should be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Organization Information:   

GENYOUth

GENYOUth is a leading national nonprofit dedicated to helping school children thrive by living well-nourished and physically active lives. Supporting over 76,000 K-12 U.S. schools, GENYOUth ensures millions of children have equitable access to essential nutrition and physical activity resources. 

To help ensure that the 1 in 5 students living in food insecurity continue to receive the nutritious school meals they need, GENYOUth has created the End Student Hunger Fund. Schools can apply for grants to purchase equipment and resources urgently needed to get healthy meals distributed and delivered. To raise money, we’ve also created national high profile charitable events, including Taste of the NFL, Taste of the Draft and Super School Meals, as well as programming that engages corporations, foundations, athletes, influencers and individuals to raise their hands with compassion and urgency. Since inception, GENYOUth has helped deliver tens of millions of school meals to the at-risk children who need them most.

GENYOUth Statistics:

•         GENYOUth’s school equipment grants have provided students with increased access to 1.8 billion nutritious school meals each year and promoted physical activity among 20.5 million students.

•         Through our research, we are a preeminent authority in understanding students’ point of view and translating those views into effective programs and solutions. 

•         We have powerful partnerships with leading sports, food, fitness, tech, financial, and health/medical organizations, as well as foundations.

Internship Program Overview/Duties

The internship program is intended for those looking to gain a working knowledge of the nonprofit industry. Interns will gain firsthand fundraising, business development and marketing experience while collaborating with people with years of industry knowledge and skill and will make connections that can help in future endeavors.

Below is a sampling of tasks:

•         Implement various tasks as assigned to assist the development department in its efforts to support the fundraising priorities of GENYOUth

•         Work with team on the development of sales and marketing materials for funder outreach and communication  

•         Create and/or gather materials for partner/sponsor meetings and presentations

•         Conduct research for special projects, potential event sponsors and support prospecting activities for GENYOUth’s mission, Taste of the NFL, Taste of the Draft, Super School Meals, End Student Hunger and others as needed.

•         Assist with CRM system updates for sales, e-mail blasts via Salsa, creative ads for publications and banner ad creation

•         Asist with weekly Development Calls – agendas and taking notes

•         Assist with revenue generation ideas

•         Observe live sales call(s) being conducted with the Director of Marketing & Development and our partner base

•         Work directly with GENYOUth’s Director of Marketing & Development, as well as with our CEO, TNFL Consultant and Chief Marketing Officer 

•         In support of Taste of the NFL and Taste of the Draft work closely with Ticketmaster and handle ticket requests of guests, staff, and sponsors

•         Maintain sponsor assets grid for Taste of the NFL and Taste of the Draft to ensure accurate fulfilment of contracts

•         Handle updating of sales materials in a timely manner as changes arise

•         Create recap decks for sponsors after major events

Requirements

Preferred Skills: Strong organizational, research and reporting skills; ability to story-tell and create sell sheets/proposals/program recaps for different audiences; strong networking and relationship-building skills; storytelling; graphic capabilities such as Canva and Power Point; willing to listen, learn and contribute. Confidence to present/share new ideas and points-of-view to GENYOUth management and team members during weekly staff meetings.

Details:

•         Paid Internship from May 2025 – with possibility to extend for a total assignment of up to 12 months (subject to performance evaluations)

•         Work hours (35 hours/week), Monday – Friday. Location flexible due to remote work scenario yet must align work schedule with eastern or central time zones to mesh closely with GENYOUth team.

•         Potentially attend key GENYOUth events/meetings such as Taste of the NFL in San Franscico in February 2026, Taste of the Draft in Pittsburgh in April 2026, in-person team meeting as scheduled, and other events TBD. Travel expenses for these events will be reimbursed.

•         College graduate with experience in Canva, PowerPoint, and Microsoft suite a plus. Intern will be trained on SponsorUnited and Salsa Engage

•         Reports directly to the Director of Marketing & Development  

•         Must have dependable hi-speed internet

Benefits

• GENYOUth does not reimburse for travel to/from the internship or provide housing or a stipend.

• Interns are not benefits eligible and do not get paid time off

• Interns get reimbursed for approved out-of-pocket expenses for flights, lodging and other business expenses related to travel during the internship.

For more information, visit:  http://www.genyouthnow.org/

GENYOUth® is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, or any other characteristic