Up to 20 students will be chosen each year for SECU Public Fellow Internships. Program participants will take part in 20 hours of leadership and professional development workshops in addition to the 330-hour PFI internship experience. Each student selected for the program receives a stipend of $4,645.
Students will be expected to attend an orientation, attend workshops scheduled throughout and at the end of their internship, and present at a State Employees Credit Union Advisory Board meeting either in the summer or fall.
The SECU Public Fellowship Internship Program follows a multi-stage application process. Candidates must submit application materials for review and undergo an interview with community partner supervisors.
All students selected for the program must have undergraduate status and meet the following eligibility requirements by the internship start date:
- North Carolina resident;
- Completed at least 60 semester credit hours; and
- Not graduating prior to internship start date
Available Opportunities at https://rede.ecu.edu/engagement/pfi-jobs/
Here are some key opportunities from the link above:
Arts of the Pamlico, Turnage Theatre
Position Summary – Marketing and Graphic Design Intern
Arts of the Pamlico and the Turnage Theatre (AOP/Turnage) is seeking an exceptional intern to fill the role of Marketing and Graphic Design and Event Team Member. Interns will be heavily involved in shaping AOP/Turnage by working directly with the executive team. As the Marketing and Graphic Design Intern, main responsibilities will be collaborating with the executive team to develop and execute the Marketing and Graphic Design strategy and position, the vision, and the core values for AOP/Turnage. Intern will also provide support for AOP/Turnage events.
Duties may include assisting with and are not limited to, in no particular order:
- Creating, editing, and executing Marketing and Graphic Design products and strategies
- Creating Marketing and Graphic Design graphics
- Managing, developing, and executing social media Marketing and Graphic Design
- Collaborating with AOP/Turnage Team on Marketing and Graphic Design strategy and business/product development
- Coordinating projects with team members
- Executing Marketing and Graphic Design tasks as determined by Executive Director
- Researching and maintaining detailed knowledge of competitors and also industry/market trends and opportunities
- Conducting market research
- Maintaining, organizing, and creating Marketing and Graphic Design file contents
- Other Marketing and Graphic Design and graphics related duties as assigned
Internship Location and Supervisor Information
Arts of the Pamlico (AOP) and the historic Turnage Theatre provide performing and visual arts and cultural opportunities through initiation, support, and presentation of artistic programs in Beaufort County and the surrounding region. It is a goal of the AOP to present a wide range of educational, entertainment, and cultural programs, and to encourage the same by advancing and supporting the efforts of local artists, arts organizations and arts businesses throughout the region.
With a 49-year history of serving rural eastern NC, AOP is one of the oldest arts councils in the state. Its diverse community encompasses a range of incomes, professions and interests. Housed at its Historic Turnage Theatre, constructed originally as a vaudeville theater in 1913 and expanded with a palace theatre to the rear in the early 1930’s, this community jewel has become the hub for community-based arts and culture activities.
Arts of the Pamlico/Turnage Theater is located at 150 West Main Street in Washington NC just a short 30-minute drive from Greenville.
The intern will report to Beth Strange, Executive Director.
This internship will be hybrid, meaning the intern will work mostly face-to-face with some virtual working days.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Adobe Illustrator, WordPress, and Kajabi desired but not mandatory. Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and projects; strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ideal for a Media Studies or Public Relations Student!
Apply online for this position.
Choanoke Area Development Association
Position Summary – Community Outreach Agent
The student intern will work with the office manager to provide information on resources to the community and to assist with intake applications for Energy Share. The student will also work with the community and youth to establish locations for youth to work for community service hours as requested by the court system. Intake will be completed on the youth and parents of the youth along with regularly monthly court appearances and meetings. The intern will be responsible for keeping up with the documentation for these youth under the supervision of the staff. Other projects and programs may be worked on as needed.
Internship Location and Supervisor Information
Choanoke Area Development Association (CADA) is a non-profit that has served five northeastern North Carolina counties since 1962. CADA is a Head Start Grantee, Public Housing Agency, Community Action Agency, provider of emergency assistance, comprehensive housing development organization (CHDO), and an agency committed to assisting families to become self-sufficient. CADA, with its many partners, assists disadvantaged citizens to achieve a better quality of life through education, training and economic development.
Choanoke Area Development Association is located at 128 East Granville Street, Windsor, NC.
The intern will report to Olivia Taylor, Workforce Developer Coordinator for CADA.
This internship will be a hybrid internship, meaning the student will work remotely for most of the internship but will be required to report to the site for some face-to-face meetings.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The chosen student will be:
- internet savvy
- well-motivated
- able to work alone or as a team
- able to listen without judging
- familiar with and able to use different communication platforms, social media, and computer programs
- culturally aware and respectful of differences
- self-directed
- motivated to do research and to try new methods
- have an interest in social work, human resource development, adult education, workforce and/or community development
Ideal for an Interpersonal/Organizational Communication Concentration Student!
Apply online for this position.
East Carolina Vocational Center (ECVC)
Position Summary – Sales Marketing Intern
This position is responsible for assisting with implementing various marketing campaigns to increase local awareness of ECVC, especially for our Employment Services. This position will work closely with the Marketing Assistant and Director of Marketing.
Duties include:
- assisting with social media posts
- increasing local awareness of ECVC’s products and services
- assisting in marketing ECVC’s job placement services to local employers to encourage them to hire our clients (persons with disabilities)
- researching best practices and local businesses to contact
- developing and implementing a marketing plan
- coordinating with Employment Services Placement staff
- helping recruit persons with disabilities to use ECVC’s employment services to help them find jobs
- assisting with getting the word out about ECVC’s Recruiting events
Internship Location and Supervisor Information
East Carolina Vocational Center (ECVC) is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. ECVC provides job training and employment services to persons with disabilities in Pitt and its surrounding counties in eastern North Carolina. The mission is to help persons with disabilities attain a higher quality of life through the achievement of their vocational goals.
The mission is funded through many lines of business with both federal government and commercial contracts as follows: manufacturing of frames and battery terminal lugs; packaging & distribution of batteries, pipe cleaners, drill bits, office products, and other special project products; custom framing and chair caning; commingled recyclables sorting services; and, local janitorial services. Not only do the lines of business help fund the mission, but they also serve as opportunities to provide meaningful employment.
ECVC is located at 2100 N. Greene St, Greenville.
The PFI will report directly to Ellen Jackson, Director of Contract Management & Marketing.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- MS Office/Teams
- Social Media
- Creativity
- Self-Starter
- Videography/Graphic Design
- Business Writing
Ideal for Interpersonal/Organizational Communication or Media Studies Student!
Apply online for this position.
Greenville Museum of Art
Position Summary – Museum Assistant
The Greenville Museum of Art (GMoA) internship will provide an intern with the opportunity to gain experience in the inner workings of a private non-profit art museum. During this internship, the student will gain experience in three different museum departments including: Marketing and Event Planning, Collection and Curation, and Administration.
This internship can be tailored to fit the interest of the chosen intern; however, applicants will have the opportunity to take part in some the following:
- Help write news releases for our events, exhibitions, and special programs
- Assist in planning and implementing social media advertising strategies
- Attend museum event committee meetings to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the GMoA hosts community events, plans events, obtains sponsorships, and creates working relationships with community partners/businesses
- Aid in the research, development and care of a permanent collection exhibition
- Help develop new membership initiatives
- Help with the volunteer program
- Enter membership information into the database
- Learn back-end museum administrative tasks
- Develop an understanding of volunteer and intern management
Internship Location and Supervisor Information
The Greenville Museum of Art (GMoA) is a private 501-(c)(3) nonprofit art museum with a permanent collection of over 700 works, four permanent collection galleries, and two temporary exhibition galleries. The mission of the GMoA is to inspire, educate, and connect people through the visual arts by way of our collection, exhibitions, and programs.
The GMoA envisions a prosperous arts community with equitable opportunities for all artists, creative collaborations that increase and enhance intellectual and physical access to the arts, an ever-growing appreciation for the arts and their central role in the cultural, social, and economic well-being of our community, and meaningful connections with the arts that instill awareness, insight, and empathy. The museum offers a robust event schedule, including fundraising efforts, educational programs, and exhibition receptions throughout the year.
The Greenville Museum of Art is located at 802 S Evans St. in Greenville.
The chosen intern will report directly to the Executive Director Trista Reis Porter but will work alongside other museum staff.
This internship will be in-person.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Customer Service experience
Ideal for public relations or media studies student.
Apply online for this position.
Habitat for Humanity
Position Summary – Nonprofit Management Intern
The Nonprofit Management Internship serves as a key function of Habitat for Humanity of Pitt County by providing direct support to the Executive Director. This internship involves administrative assignments, assisting with the preparation and execution of grant documents, researching issues, preparing reports, communicating with donors and supporters, and assisting with promotional work for fundraising and community outreach events.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist with researching and preparing grant proposals and documents
- Writing assignments, including donor letters, blog posts, and press releases
- Provide administrative support to Executive Director
- Attend meetings and events
- Assist with event planning
- Assist with project coordination
- Conduct Market Research
- Assist with press release distribution
- Other projects as assigned
Internship Location and Supervisor Information
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization that was originally founded in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity of Pitt County was established in 1991 and has been able to build 82 affordable homes in Pitt County, NC for responsible and deserving families, establish a critical home repair program, and increase our offering of a financial education and budgeting class to our low-income community members. Habitat for Humanity believes in bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
The intern will report directly to J. Scott Johnson, Executive Director.
Habitat for Humanity is located at 146 SW Greenville Blvd Ste 101.
This internship will be fully face-to-face. Some Saturday hours may be required.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent computer knowledge in PC environment, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well social media platforms, ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Must be proactive and detail-oriented. Able and willing to adapt to various duties and be flexible. Passion for families and revitalizing communities. Exceptional communication skills.
Majors Targeted
Interpersonal/Organizational Communication and Media Studies
Apply online for this position.
Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce
Position Summary – Intern
The student intern will be working directly with the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce on several projects, including but not limited to:
- Preparing materials to petition the Town Council to consider changing the occupancy tax
- Preparing and planning for the NC Watermelon Festival
- Meeting with the Hertford County Economic Director to stay abreast of economic opportunities for Murfreesboro
- Appearing on local radio programs
- Other marketing opportunities
The student intern will also assist in the daily social media posts, respond to voice mail and email communication, and assist with computer based marketing programs.
Internship Location and Supervisor Information
The Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce promotes the civic, commercial, agricultural, industrial and cultural interests of the Town of Murfreesboro and surrounding community, in order to bring a closer relationship among its members and to secure concerted action on their part in constant improvement of existing conditions.
The Chamber of Commerce is located at 116 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, NC 27855.
The PFI student will report directly to Daryl K. Williams, Executive Director Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce.
This will be a hybrid internship in which most of the work can be done remotely; however, there will be some times the intern will be required to go to the site for meetings.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Applicants should be comfortable interacting and communicating with various community stakeholders. Students should also have the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, be able to multi-task, demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, maintain confidentiality, demonstrate time management skills, and work collaboratively in a diverse, team-based environment.
Majors Targeted
Public Relations, Media Studies, Journalism, and Interpersonal/Organizational Communication
Apply online for this position.
NC Stop Human Trafficking
Position Summary – Marketing and Communication Assistant
The marketing and communication assistant position requires the potential candidate to be comfortable posting on several social media platforms and website programs. The intern will be asked to share information on several social media platforms about NC Stop Human Trafficking’s programs, events and share other information around human trafficking as that information arises. The intern will be asked to collect and analyze performance on several social media platforms and websites and adjust the messaging based on the data to improve reach, engagement and website traffic. The marketing and communication assistant will also perform duties that include networking with other service providers, businesses, corporations and community members in an effort to build anti-human trafficking support in the community and fundraise for the nonprofit.
Internship Location and Supervisor Information
NC Stop Human Trafficking has a vision of a state free of human trafficking with a mission to create communities actively working to abolish human trafficking. NC Stop Human Trafficking does that with four action items. The first is education. The NGO trains professionals who are likely to work with human trafficking survivors about what victimization looks like and how to respond effectively, and in a trauma-informed way. The organization also focuses on collaboration. Human trafficking prevention and response takes a team of professionals and community members to work together. The agency also advocates for stronger anti-human trafficking legislation on state and federal levels because change begins with sound policy decisions. Finally, NC Stop Human Trafficking introduces fair trade products into the local markets through the Fair Traders Project. Fair trade certification means that products are made and harvested without exploitation of human beings.
The student will work directly with Melinda Sampson, Community Outreach Coordinator.
NC Stop Human Trafficking is located at 1413 S. Evans St. Suite A, Greenville.
This internship is fully face-to-face.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Google Drive
- Proficiency in Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter
- Excellent writing skills
- Understanding of SEO content creation for website
- Understanding or willingness to learn WordPress
- Valid Driver’s License
- Dependable transportation
- Basic understanding of marketing principles
Majors Targeted
Communication
Apply online for this position.
Ronald McDonald House of Eastern North Carolina
Position Summary – House Operations and Programs Intern
The Ronald McDonald House of Eastern North Carolina provides a temporary “home away from home” for families of seriously ill or injured children receiving treatment from area medical facilities. The House Operations and Programs Intern will be involved in all aspects of guest management and daily activities related to the House.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- assisting volunteers
- providing tours of the House
- speaking engagements
- all aspects of front desk duties and administrative duties
- creating an atmosphere of hospitality and ensure the well-being and comfort of the families
- overseeing referrals, room assignments, and check-in and checkout procedures
- clarifying and enforcing RMHENC policies and procedures to the guests
- assisting with house maintenance, cleanliness and room turnovers
- handling communication with the families
- answering phones and responding to phone requests
- assisting with special projects/research as assigned
- helping host activities in conjunction with the Family Services program as needed
- other duties as assigned by the program supervisor
Internship Location and Supervisor Information
The Ronald McDonald House of Eastern North Carolina aims to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children and their families.
Intern will work in person at the Ronald McDonald House in ENC.
Intern will report to Kim Kazda, House of Operations Director and Caleb Turik, the Family Services Coordinator.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The intern will be assigned to various tasks amongst the operations team at RMHENC. They must be able to orchestrate team environments, assist in the day-to-day operations of the House, organize family activities, and work in team atmospheres. Skills with organization, communication, and strategic planning will be beneficial to your role here.
Majors Targeted
Interpersonal/Organizational Communication