Title: Student Success & Programs
Intern
Reports to: Director of Programs (or designated team lead)
Location: Kansas City, MO (hybrid or remote eligible)
Classification: Non-exempt
Duration: Summer Internship, approximately 10 weeks
Pay Range: $18-20/hour
POSITION
SUMMARY
As the Student
Success & Programs Intern, you’ll play an active role supporting students,
volunteers and internal teams while building in-demand skills like project
management, customer service and data management. This hands-on internship offers immersive
exposure to nonprofit scholarships, operations, programs and partner engagement
at Agriculture Future of America (AFA).
You’ll also
have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects and contribute
ideas that align with your strengths—helping shape initiatives that advance
AFA’s mission and impact.
This
position is ideal if you enjoy...
- Learning,
collaborating, and making an impact in a mission-driven organization
- Staying
organized and managing multiple tasks
- Life behind
the scenes, supporting events and projects
- Data,
solving problems and improving the way things work
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
Scholarship Program Support:
Support scholarship
application and reporting processes through data review, application logic
and eligibility alignment
Assist in confirming scholarship
eligibility criteria to improve applicant matching and reporting accuracy
Contribute to scholarship
model enhancements that improve the user experience and partner value
Assist with reporting
and data organization related to scholarship applicants and partner needs
Stakeholder Communication & Customer
Service:
Support development
and implementation of templated responses for students, volunteers and
scholarship partners
Monitor shared inboxes
regularly and respond or escalate inquiries appropriately with a high
level of professionalism and customer service
Identify opportunities
to improve communication efficiency and response consistency
Program Implementation & Project
Management:
Assist with attendee
data management and event preparation activities and logistics
Support development
and organization of program resources and materials
Support project
management follow-up tasks, meeting action items and internal coordination
efforts
Collaborate with staff
across departments to support organizational initiatives and special
projects
Professional Development:
Participate in AFA
team trainings, meetings and organizational events occurring during the
internship timeframe
Gain exposure to
nonprofit leadership, project management practices and cross-functional
collaboration
Provide perspective
and feedback to help improve student and stakeholder experiences
COMPETENCIES
Strong attention to
detail and organizational skills
Demonstrated
professionalism and customer service mindset
Ability to communicate
effectively in written and verbal formats
Self-directed with the
ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities
Critical thinking and
problem-solving abilities
Comfort working with
data, systems and process-oriented tasks
Ability to collaborate
across teams in a fast-paced environment
Interest in nonprofit
leadership, agriculture and student development
Adaptability and
willingness to learn new systems and processes
REQUIRED
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Current sophomore,
junior, senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in agricultural
education, communications, business, leadership, nonprofit management,
agricultural economics, data management or related fields
Strong written
communication and organizational skills
Experience in building
forms, implementing logic and formulas for data and reporting
Experience working in
team environments through coursework, organizations, employment or
volunteer involvement
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS
Previous involvement
in AFA programs or events
Experience with
customer service, event support, project coordination or data management
Familiarity with
Microsoft Office, Google Workspace or CRM/database systems
Supervisory Responsibility
This
position has no direct or indirect supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This
position primarily operates in a professional office environment with
opportunities for collaborative team interaction and event support activities.
Physical Demands
While
performing the duties of this job, and subject to reasonable accommodation, the
intern will frequently operate a computer and office equipment. The position
requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods and regularly
communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Occasionally, the intern
may assist with moving or organizing materials and supplies weighing up to 10
pounds.
Position Type / Hours of Work
This is a
full-time summer internship position lasting approximately 10 weeks. Regular
business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with
occasional evening or weekend responsibilities associated with programs or
events.
Travel
Limited
local travel may be required for meetings, events or program support
activities. Occasional overnight travel associated with AFA programs may occur.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Agriculture
Future of America (AFA) provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other
protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
AFA is
committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity
and belonging across all areas of the organization.
Visit our website to view our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)