Nonprofit Operations & Business Administration Intern

This internship is with a community-focused social impact organisation working across food access, education, and community wellbeing programmes. The role is designed for students interested in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Policy, Management, or Organisational Studies, offering hands-on experience in the operational backbone of a mission-driven organisation.

Role Overview

The intern will support day-to-day organisational and administrative functions that enable community programmes to run effectively. This includes coordination support, documentation management, internal communications, and assisting with fundraising and partnership activities. The role provides broad exposure to how nonprofit operations are structured and delivered in practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support general administrative and operational tasks across programmes and teams

• Assist with scheduling, coordination, and internal/external communications

• Help maintain and organise programme documentation and records

• Support fundraising activities, including basic research and preparation of materials

• Assist with partnership coordination and stakeholder communication

• Support staff with project planning, logistics, and organisational tasks

• Contribute to improving internal processes and operational efficiency

Skills & Experience

• Interest in nonprofit management, business operations, or organisational development

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Clear written and verbal communication abilities

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks

• Comfortable using basic digital tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Excel, email systems)

• Experience in administration, volunteering, or office support is desirable but not required

Skills You Will Gain

• Understanding of nonprofit operations and organisational management

• Practical experience in administrative coordination and workflow support

• Exposure to fundraising and partnership development processes

• Skills in project organisation, planning, and internal communications

• Insight into how mission-driven organisations operate and scale community impact

Role suitable for 8, 10 or 12 week internships

Be Enriched

London-based charity uses food as a catalyst for community connection, social inclusion and sustainable change. Working across Lambeth, Southwark and Wandsworth, the organisation delivers community canteens, mobile food services and school holiday programmes that provide affordable, nutritious meals while reducing food waste and tackling social isolation. Its volunteer-led approach brings together residents, local partners and supporters to strengthen neighbourhood ties and create opportunities for skills development, wellbeing and community participation. The charity has received national recognition for its work addressing food insecurity and promoting healthier eating among vulnerable groups.

This internship is unpaid and requires an API program fee starting at $8,399. The fee covers the broader international program, including pre-departure services, housing, local logistics, on-site support, team-building activities, and post-program career support—including career coaching and access to the API Career Hub. Program fees vary by destination, duration, and included services.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.

Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.

Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page