Nonprofit & Project Management

Position Overview

We are seeking a Nonprofit Management Intern to support the operational and strategic functions of Chase Sanctuary. This role works closely with leadership on organizational systems, program development, compliance, volunteer management, and internal communications.

This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in nonprofit administration, organizational management, social impact, operational leadership, and project planning, execution, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & organizational systems

• Assist with developing and improving internal workflows and standard operating procedures
• Help organize and maintain administrative files, documentation, and shared systems
• Support the implementation of operational tools and process improvements
• Track action items and follow-ups from leadership meetings

Program development & reporting

• Assist with designing and documenting program structures across the internship program, volunteer program, and education initiatives
• Help develop impact metrics and program evaluation tools
• Support outcome reporting for donors, board members, and grant funders
• Research best practices in sanctuary operations and nonprofit program design

Volunteer & intern coordination

• Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling
• Assist with internship program coordination and documentation
• Help maintain volunteer and intern records and hours tracking
• Contribute to improving the volunteer and intern experience

Board & leadership support

• Assist with preparation of materials for board meetings including agendas, reports, and summaries
• Help maintain board documentation and governance records
• Research nonprofit compliance requirements and best practices
• Support strategic planning activities as directed by leadership

Fundraising & development support

• Assist with donor communications, acknowledgments, and stewardship
• Support annual fundraising campaigns and special events
• Help maintain donor tracking and CRM records
• Research funding opportunities and prospect lists

Project management & execution

• Build and maintain project timelines, task trackers, and progress dashboards for active sanctuary initiatives
• Coordinate cross-departmental projects, ensuring deadlines, owners, and deliverables are clearly defined
• Run weekly check-ins and document action items, blockers, and next steps
• Identify bottlenecks in active projects and propose solutions to leadership
• Support the implementation of project management tools such as Asana or Trello

Ideal Candidate

• Studying or recently graduated in nonprofit management, public administration, business administration, social work, or a related field
• Strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple priorities
• Interest in wildlife conservation, social impact, and mission-driven organizations
• Able to work independently while maintaining clear communication with the team
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana, Trello, or Notion is a plus

Chase Sanctuary is in an active growth phase. As a Nonprofit Management Intern you will not be filing papers in the background — you will own real projects, manage timelines, coordinate across departments, and work directly alongside leadership on the systems and decisions that shape the organization's future.