Category Archives: Internships & Jobs

Postings looking for Honors College interns or employees

Apply for the Gibbes Museum of Art Vibrant Leaders Development Program!

by Reese Michaelson

The Gibbes Museum of Art is looking for students to join their Vibrant Leaders Development Program for the summer of 2025!

The Program: A 40 hr/week, nine-week paid internship at Charleston’s only art museum, aiming to help students of color gain valuable insights, skills, and connections that pave the way for impactful careers in the museum field.

Benefits:

  • Get a 360-degree experience in an art museum context
  • Engage in one-on-one mentorship opportunities
  • Be introduced to a range of issues and activities involving planning, organization, finance, marketing, community-building, and more

Great Fit For: Students of color interested in exploring a career in the arts.

To Apply: Go to this link to apply. Applications are due February 23rd, and award recipients will be notified by April 1st.

Click here to learn more about the program.

The Lonon Foundation Is Looking for a Nonprofit Fundraising and Community Outreach Intern

by Reese Michaelson

The Lonon Foundation is a local nonprofit and Honors Engaged partner organization that provides psychosocial and emotional resources for children impacted by a parent’s or caregiver’s cancer diagnosis.

The Opportunity: They are looking for a college student with an interest in nonprofit work, fundraising, and community outreach to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field while making a meaningful contribution to their mission. As a Fundraising and Outreach Intern, you will assist with various tasks related to fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach and advocacy.

Responsibilities Include: Research, community advocacy, donor communications, fundraising support, administrative tasks, and collaborative partnerships.

Details: This internship will take place during the spring semester, and be 5-7 hours per week. It’s largely remote, with occasional in-person meetings. It is unpaid and can count for college credit.

Qualifications: Strong written communication skills, detail-oriented, comfortable working in Google Workspace, genuine interest in nonprofit work and community impact, and an ability to work independently and collaboratively. Though not necessary, reliable transportation is recommended.

To Apply: Submit your resume and a one page cover letter explaining why you are interested in this internship and what skills you can bring to the role to annalonon@thelononfoundation.org. Applications are due by Monday, January 20th.

Learn more about the Lonon Foundation by clicking here.

IDEAL: Internship for Diverse and Emerging Arts Leaders

by plasmatinc

The United Arts Council in Raleigh, NC is offering a paid student internship program for summer 2024.

The Internship: Undergraduate students from backgrounds underrepresented in arts leadership are placed with host arts organizations in Wake County and pairs them with local mentors to guide the students’ personal and professional growth throughout the summer.

The Benefits:

  • $4,500 pre-tax stipend per intern
  • Work placement at an Arts Host organization in Wake County for 24 hours per week for 8 weeks
  • Additional professional development opportunities, cultural activities, and networking events
  • Individualized mentor pairing in interns’ arts-specific field of interest
  • A local cohort that will serve as a strong foundation for interns’ growing career

How to Apply: Online application by February 1. More details available online (must be a NC resident to apply).

The Southern Education Leadership Initiative: A summer fellowship for racial equity leaders

by plasmatinc

The Southern Education Leadership Initiative is a paid, 8-week fellowship designed for emerging leaders interested in advancing racial equity and improving education for students of color and low-income students in public schools throughout the South.

The Fellowship: During the summer, SELI fellows will work with equity-focused nonprofits, school districts, state agencies, and higher education institutions on substantive projects that advance the missions of their host sites. Past fellows have completed a wide range of projects, from conducting research and publishing reports to organizing community engagement events.

Great Fit For:

  • Undergraduate students who have completed 60 credit hours by June 2025.
  • There is no required college major, area of focus, or grade-point average. Majors represented each year include social work, law, public policy, sociology, and education, among other disciplines.

How to Apply: Online application by February 3.

  • Contact Amber Davis, Director of Leadership Development at the Southern Education Foundation (adavis@southerneducation.org) for application instructions.

WePickle Charleston Is Looking for Pickleball Instructors!

by Reese Michaelson

WePickle - YouTubeWePickle needs instructors in the Charleston peninsula and surrounding areas!

Details: WePickle Charleston teaches pickleball in area schools and needs instructors and volunteers. They are currently interviewing for Spring 2025 positions.

Great Fit For: Students who are passionate about pickleball, possess excellent communication skills, and are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge and love for the game with others. If you have experience teaching pickleball and are dedicated to helping others succeed on the court, they want to hear from you.

To Apply: Please contact Craig Massey at wepicklecraig@gmail.com or 843-860-7687. Find more details about getting involved here.

For more information, check out their website.

Applications to Be an Orientation Intern Are Open!

by Reese Michaelson

Are you looking for a paid summer job with meaning and purpose? Are you looking for a chance to enhance your public speaking skills, teamwork skills and take on prominent levels of responsibility? Apply to be an orientation intern!

Qualifications & Expectations: A full list of job responsibilities and qualifications can be found at this link.

Great Fit For: Anyone interested in serving the College of Charleston by assisting the Office of New Student Programs with providing programs and services to new students and families as they transition to the College of Charleston and getting paid!

To Apply: All the information you need to apply can be found at this link. Applications are open until January 20th.

Have any questions? Email Stephanie Auwaerter, Director of Orientation, at auwaerters@cofc.edu.

Fun and Flexible Tutoring Opportunity for College Students!

by Reese Michaelson

Exemplary Capabilities are hiring motivated and organized students to join their academic success team! They work with ages and levels from K-12 and beyond in a variety of subjects.

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Work with ages and levels from K-12 and beyond
  • FREE food on-site
  • 15 minutes from CofC with direct bus route available
  • Fun work environment

Great Fit For: Any student, regardless of major or class, who wants to make a difference!

To Apply: Go to this link, scan the QR code on the provided flyer, or email your resume to valerie.momentum@capabilitiesllc.com.

For more information, contact Valerie White at valerie.momentum@capabilitiesllc.com or (843) 608-8479, or you can click this link.

Apply for the MUSC Internship in Neuroscience for Distinguished Scholars (MINDS)!

by Reese Michaelson

The MINDS program at MUSC is looking for applicants! The program hopes to accept 2-3 students for immediate placement in labs during this school year and may be able to accommodate a summer-only intern.

The Opportunity: The MINDS hopes to provide students interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD in a neuroscience-related discipline with a paid research opportunity so they do not have to sacrifice working in order to gain the valuable research experience required to get into graduate programs. Last year was the inaugural year of the program and saw two College of Charleston student participate.

Details: The MINDS program will pair students with a faculty mentor to provide research training and we will work with the students to prepare for applying to graduate school – craft a CV, prepare personal statements, and learn the artful craft of science communication, so you can stand out during interviews. They strongly encourage individuals who are historically underrepresented in STEM to apply.

To Apply: Complete the application at this link.