Internships & Careers
Students will find valuable resources on this page - Guides, Internship Postings, and Links to Job Boards. We have also provided information on how to start a nonprofit and resources for researching salaries and negotiating benefits and pay.
Begin by downloading the internship or career guide based on your priority. Read through the guide thoroughly, focusing on the resume and cover letter sections initially since you will need a solid resume to apply for opportunities. In addition to scheduling an appointment with someone at the Pomerantz Career Center and utilizing the resources linked in the guide, you are also encouraged to send a draft of your resume to Jenifer Vick at jenifer-vick@uiowa.edu for review and feedback.
Next, explore the postings of available internships. Read the job descriptions and visit the websites of organizations with openings.
Finally, access the information in the Search Links section to find internships, jobs, and volunteer opportunities throughout the country.
Internship Postings
Many of the following internship opportunities are ongoing, meaning that the organization is willing to host an intern during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. You are encouraged to review these positions and reach out to the organizations you are interested in interning for to confirm there is a current opening when you are considering.
Email jenifer-vick@uiowa.edu with questions about the positions listed below or with general questions about nonprofit internships.
Scroll down to Job Board for Nonprofit Professionals on this page to find links to job boards that may also post internship and volunteer opportunities.
| Position | Organization | Deadline |
| Festival Intern | Summer of the Arts | October 31st |
| Fundraising and Social Media Intern | White Field Partners | Until Filled |
| Development and Communications Intern | Nonprofit Leadership & Philanthropy Certificate | Until Filled |
| Development and Content Creation Intern | Stories Project of Iowa City | Until Filled |
| Community Foundation of Johnson County | September 3rd | |
| Remote Marketing and Communications Intern | Brantley Francis Foundation | Until Filled |
| Digital Media Design Intern | Neighborhood of Johnson County | Until Filled |
| Administrator Part-Time 15-20 hours/week, Paid Staff Position | Friends of Historic Preservation | Until Filled |
| Philanthropy Intern | Iowa Donor Network | Until Filled |
| Programs Intern Communications Intern Outreach and Engagement Intern | Iowa City Foreign Relations Council | Until Filled |
| Grant Writer/Fund Development Intern Marketing/Digital Intern | Understanding Works | Until Filled |
| Paid Summer Development and Communications Internship | 4Cs of Johnson County | Until Filled |
| Development and Communications Internship | IC Free Medical & Dental Clinic | Until Filled |
| Paid summer positions in rural Iowa: Bedford, Centerville, New Hampton | American Heart Association | Until Filled |
| Development and Communications Internship | Iowa City Sober Living | Until Filled |
| Variety of Remote Internship Positions Development, Operations, Podcast, Research, Graphic Design, Communications and Social Media | Sports Philanthropy Network | Until Filled |
| Social Media Marketing Intern | Big Brothers Big Sisters | Until Filled |
| Iowa Afterschool STEM AmeriCorps part-time paid position | The Iowa Children's Museum | Until Filled |
| Student Assistant | Pentacrest Museums | Until Filled |
| Communications Intern | United Nations Association (Johnson County) | Until Filled |
| For Graduating Seniors: Graduate Trainee Program | CASE Advancement | Every January |
| Administrative Assistant Intern | UI Pentacrest Museums | Until Filled |
| Philanthropy Intern | NewBo City Market | Until Filled |
| Paid part-time Positions with: Coralville Community Food Pantry, CommUnity Crisis Services & Food Bank, and National Alliance on Mental Illness Johnson County | AmeriCorps (Iowa City and Coralville) | Until Filled |
| Part-time paid staff position Marketing Assistant | Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature | Until Filled |
| Community Relations Intern | Ace Hardware Foundation | Until Filled |
| Virtual Internships & Study Abroad | UI Global Virtual Internships & Study Abroad | Varied Deadlines |
| Marketing Intern | African American Museum of Iowa (Cedar Rapids/Remote) | Until Filled |
| Event Planning Intern & Program Materials Intern | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Remote) | Until Filled |
| Various internship positions: Development, Communications, Marketing Strategy, and Events | CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank | Until Filled |
| Development Intern | Friends of the Iowa City Senior Center | Until Filled |
| Development Intern | Tanager Place | Until Filled |
Internship Guide & Career Guide
The NLP Internship Guide and NLP Career Guide were designed to assist you in preparing for an internship and career in the nonprofit sector. As a student enrolled in the Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy Certificate, you have been trained to successfully complete an internship and begin your career within a wide array of professional positions.
Do You Have the Soft Skills Employers Look for in Candidates?
LinkedIn Talent Solutions surveyed hiring managers about critical soft skills and the questions they ask to determine which candidates will excel. Take a peek behind the curtain to see the top-rated soft skills and if you would qualify as a high-potential candidate. If you find yourself struggling to answer any of the questions as they are outlined in this resource, conduct research on how you can improve those soft skills and contact the Pomerantz Career Center for additional insight on this important topic.
Resume and Cover Letter Resources
- Feel free to contact Jenifer Vick at jenifer-vick@uiowa.edu to review a draft of your resume or set a time to discuss getting started.
- Always consider working with the staff at the Pomerantz Career Center. Visit the Pomerantz Career Center career communities page to select an advisor that best aligns with your career interests. This affords you more options about who can be helpful if you want to plan a career that aligns with both a nonprofit organization and your interest in a specific area. If you’re not sure which career community to choose, select Helping & Counseling.
- ResumeTemplates offers dozens of resources, including resume examples and templates.
- Visit this page to learn about crafting an effective cover letter.
2024 Nonprofit Hiring Trends & Salary Guide
For candidates seeking jobs in the nonprofit sector, the job market looks very promising. Read about it in the 2024 Nonprofit Hiring Trends and Salary Guide.
List of Nonprofits
The Division of Student Life lists local and national nonprofits (with links to their website) here. Explore all their resources for Service here.
Helpful Resource: Salary and Your Value
Learn how to research your target salary, highlight your accomplishments and find the right words — and the confidence — to negotiate for better benefits and pay. Download this helpful Workbook and consider signing up to take the Work Smart online course, which takes less than two hours to complete and can be done at your own pace — both are free!
How to Start a Nonprofit
Visit Chamber of Commerce to access the step-by-step guide that will show you how to start a nonprofit organization.
Publication of Nonprofits in and around Iowa City
Visit the Giving Guide to learn about 60+ nonprofits in the area and how you can get involved.
Careers
It is most efficient to email job opportunities directly to students at the time they are available. Job postings that come directly to the attention of the Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy (NLP) co-directors and faculty are emailed out immediately to all students enrolled in the NLP Certificate. If you are not enrolled in the certificate but would like to be added to our Career Announcement distribution list, please email nlp-info@uiowa.edu to make the request.
Job Boards for Nonprofit Professionals
Visit the following job boards listed by job seekers for Iowa, the U.S., and Worldwide. You will also find a list of the best comprehensive job boards in the U.S. at the bottom of this page. And don’t forget, every UI student has an account automatically created for them on Handshake!
For Iowa Job Seekers
AFP Eastern Iowa Chapter
Positions posted on the AFP Eastern Iowa Chapter job board are primarily for opportunities in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Sign up here for updates.
AFP Central Iowa Chapter
Positions posted on the AFP Central Iowa Chapter job board are primarily for opportunities in Des Moines, Ames and surrounding areas.
AFP Northeast Chapter
Positions posted on the AFP Northeast Iowa Chapter job board are primarily for opportunities in Cedar Falls, Waterloo and surrounding areas. Sign up here for updates.
For U.S. Job Seekers
Americorps ::
CEC Americorps VISTA staff build capacity with over 40 community partners in East Tennessee. They are the hands that move the needle on challenges ranging from hunger and houselessness to the overall health and sustainability of our community. The organization types CEC AmeriCorps assists: Nonprofit, Academic, Faith-Based, Local, State and Federal Government.
PhilanthroSee :: philanthrosee.com
A curated job board dedicated to early career roles within the nonprofit sector.
THEIMPACTJOB :: theimpactjob.com
TheIMPACTJob shares opportunities within social impact-oriented organizations and delivers career tips, news, and hand-picked jobs through a weekly newsletter. The focus is on remote positions and those located in the U.S. and Europe.
Chronicle of Philanthropy :: jobs.philanthropy.com
An extensive job board and career resource center for nonprofit professionals and foundation executives.
ExecSearches.com :: execsearches.com
The ExecSearches.com job board has been serving the nonprofit community since 1999.
FlexJobs :: flexjobs.com/nonprofit
Founded in 2007, FlexJobs features remote and flexible job opportunities in the nonprofit sector.
Foundation List :: foundationlist.org
Positions actively posted and recruited for on Foundation List include part-time and full-time positions from executive to entry-level.
National Council of Nonprofits :: careers.councilofnonprofits.org
Founded in 1990, the National Council of Nonprofits is a trusted resource and advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits.
National Nonprofits :: nationalnonprofits.org
A nonprofit job board that features management positions with reputable organizations that also offers an extensive set of recruitment tools for nonprofits.
Philanthropy News Digest :: philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs
PND’s job board provides listings of current full-time job openings at U.S. nonprofits, foundations, and higher education institutions.
Work for Good :: workforgood.org
Since its founding in 1999 as Opportunity Knocks, one of the first job boards focused exclusively on mission-driven careers, Work for Good has helped more than 30,000 purpose-driven organizations find the talent they need.
For Job Seekers Worldwide
AFP Global Career Center :: afpglobal.org
CharityJob (United Kingdom):: charityjob.co.uk
CharityJob is the UK’s largest and most specialized job board carrying non-profit, NGO, social enterprise, CIC and voluntary jobs.
Charity Village (Canada) :: charityvillage.com
For more than 20 years, CharityVillage has helped thousands of Canadian charities find exceptional talent.
Devex (Worldwide) :: devex.com/jobs
Devex is the media platform and jobs board for the global development community.
Idealist (Worldwide) :: idealist.org
Idealist connect Idealists—people who want to do good—with employment and volunteer opportunities for action all over the world. The website is available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Pro Bono Australia :: probonoaustralia.com.au/jobs
Pro Bono Australia provides news, jobs, and resources for the common good.
Third Sector Jobs (UK) :: jobs.thirdsector.co.uk
Third Sector Jobs is a leading job site for hundreds of the latest charity jobs, voluntary jobs, and fundraising jobs in the United Kingdom.
Comprehensive Job Boards
Careerbuilder
CareerBuilder is a large global job board that boasts almost 125 million candidate profiles in its database. Careerbuilder currently has three pricing plans that you can purchase both monthly and annually. The price mainly depends on the number of job ads you’d like to post. You can also pay per job without purchasing a plan if you have a temporary hiring need.
Glassdoor
Glassdoor is both a popular job board and a powerful employer branding tool. You can use this site to post job ads, build out an attractive company profile and reply to reviews left by your former job candidates or former and existing employees. Here’s how to post jobs on Glassdoor and boost your employer brand.
Indeed
Consistently ranked as one of the best job posting sites worldwide, Indeed is a wise investment for employers. The site attracts millions of candidates each month and its parent company, Recruit Holdings, has recently acquired smaller job boards (and large ones like Glassdoor and SimplyHired) to expand its network. This means your job ads are very likely to reach the right candidates. Indeed offers both paid and free job advertising options. Learn how to get your job ad on Indeed.
Job2Careers
Job2Careers is a job site visited by millions of job seekers. It’s powered by Talroo, a complete talent attraction solution for employers. By using Talroo, your job ad appears on Job2Careers and other job boards or niche sites, and gets in front of the right audiences via Talroo’s technology.
Monster
If you ask someone which they think the best job site in the USA is, there’s a very good chance they’d reply with “Monster”. This job board is vastly popular and has three pricing plans to cover your hiring needs. It can also distribute your job ads to newspapers and partner job sites in the USA such as Military.com to help you target the right audience. Here’s how to post a job ad on Monster.
Nexxt
You might know it by its former name “Beyond”, but recently revamped Nexxt remains one of the best job boards. This job board might have one of the largest networks of partner job sites in the USA, such as diversity job boards (e.g. DiversityWorkers.com), local job boards (e.g. Bostonjobsite.com) and international job boards (e.g. StepStone). Here’s how to post jobs on Nexxt.
Resume-library
This Boston-based job site offers a large resume database and job-posting functions. With Resume-library.com, you can search among millions of resumes to find the best candidates in all states and sectors, and you can also post a job ad and get matching resumes. If you’re hiring in the UK, too, check out this job board’s sister site, CV-Library.
Snagajob
Snagajob is a large international job board specializing in hourly work. It includes job ads from various industries including hospitality and retail. Snagajob matches you with qualified applicants out of its 90-million-candidate network, so you can better chances of finding the right hire. Here’s how to post a job on Snagajob.
US.jobs
When it comes to job sites in the USA, we can’t ignore US.jobs. By posting job ads in this job board, you can reach candidates through a network of 25,000 niche job sites (e.g. Boston.jobs, Manager.jobs, Manufacturing.jobs). You can also use their services to claim the domain name “yourcompany.jobs”. Here’s more information on posting on .Jobs.
ZipRecruiter
With ZipRecruiter, you can post jobs and see them distributed across an additional of 100+ job recruiting websites with one click. ZipRecruiter also scans its database of 16 million candidate profiles to find people with relevant job titles, skills, or experience who would be qualified for your open jobs, and proactively sends them notifications to apply. This helps you get better applicants in a shorter time. Here’s more on ZipRecruiter.
Although LinkedIn is more commonly known as a professional social networking site, it’s also a valuable resource for recruiters due to its expansive reach. LinkedIn Recruiter can help you connect with experienced candidates in a wide range of industries in a more efficient and strategic way. Here’s more on LinkedIn Recruiter.