Community Impact Intern

Atlanta Area Council; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Area Council seeks a Community Impact Intern to help grow partnerships, engage the community, support events, and craft compelling stories of youth leadership and impact. The role collaborates with the Director of Development and Council leadership to strengthen Scouting’s role as a trusted community partner across metro Atlanta.

This hybrid internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit development, community relations, and civic engagement, building professional writing,

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Interest in community engagement, youth development, or nonprofit work.
• Comfortable interacting with diverse community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support identification and tracking of prospective community partners across education, faith-based, civic, and nonprofit sectors.
• Assist with planning and execution of high-visibility initiatives and events; handle event logistics and on-site coordination.
• Draft youth impact stories and develop social media content, newsletters, and other communications.
• Capture event outcomes, attendance, and community impact data.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organization & attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Community engagement interest

Education

Current college student or recent graduate in related fields

Job description

Position Overview

The Community Impact Intern will support the Atlanta Area Council’s Community Impact Strategy through partnership development, community engagement, event support, and strategic storytelling. This role works closely with the Director of Development and Council leadership to help strengthen Scouting’s position as a trusted community partner across metro Atlanta.

The internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in nonprofit development, community relations, and civic engagement while building professional skills in communication, partnership management, and program support.

Key Responsibilities

Community Partnerships & Engagement

• Assist in identifying, researching, and tracking prospective community partners across education, faith-based, civic, and nonprofit sectors.
• Support outreach to schools, churches, civic groups, and community-based nonprofits.
• Help coordinate meetings, prepare briefing materials, and maintain partnership records.
• Attend community meetings, events, and stakeholder engagements alongside Council staff.

Program & Event Support

• Assist with the planning and execution of high-visibility initiatives and events.
• Support event logistics, including registration, materials preparation, and on-site coordination.
• Help capture event outcomes, attendance, and community impact data.

Strategic Storytelling & Communications

• Collect and draft youth impact stories highlighting leadership development and community outcomes.
• Assist in developing social media content, newsletters, and other community-facing communications.
• Support media outreach and help document program success through photos, video, and written content.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the candidate will:

• Understand how nonprofit organizations build and sustain community partnerships.
• Gain experience in civic engagement and stakeholder communication.
• Develop skills in professional writing, storytelling, and public relations.
• Learn the fundamentals of fundraising, development strategy, and community impact measurement.

Qualifications

• Current college student or recent graduate. Preferred fields include nonprofit management, communications, public relations, business, education, or related areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Interest in community engagement, youth development, or nonprofit work.
• Comfortable interacting with diverse community stakeholders.

Schedule & Compensation

• Pay: $19–$22 per hour
• Hours: 20–30 hours per week, not to exceed 130 hours per month
• Schedule: Flexible; some evenings and weekends are required for events
• Duration: Summer and fall internship, with dates flexible based on organizational needs

This is a hybrid internship that includes office work, community-based meetings, and events across the Atlanta area.

Why This Role Matters

This internship plays a direct role in positioning Scouting as a visible and trusted community partner in Atlanta by helping expand access, strengthen partnerships, and elevate the Atlanta Area Council’s impact across the region.