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Position title
Program and Operations Intern Summer 2025
Help connect LGBTQ+ people with life-saving, verified resources!
TO APPLY
Submit your application here for consideration. See details below.
Description
About InReach
We are InReach, a trans-led tech nonprofit building the world’s first open source verified LGBTQ+ resource platform. InReach is available on web (desktop and mobile), native iOS, and Android. Our vision is to ensure every trans and queer person has on-demand access to the safe resources they need to thrive. Over 420,000 people have used InReach to access verified LGBTQ+ resources.
About the Role
Program & Operations Interns will work directly with InReach’s Managing Director to support day-to-day operations, including app support community outreach, fundraising, and running our Young Professionals Board (YPB) program. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations while helping expand a life-saving platform built for the diverse LGBTQ+ community.
Internship Details
- Summer 2025 Dates: Monday, June 2 – Friday, August 8, 2025
- Required hours per week: 15 (*interns can select their own hours–Monday through Friday–based on their schedule/time zone; all interns will use InReach's volunteer management system to log their hours for accountability)
- Location: Fully remote (from anywhere in the United States, Canada or Mexico)
- Compensation: Unpaid (InReach staff can assist with academic credit if applicable—please indicate this in your application.)
Responsibilities
App Support Community Outreach
- Represent InReach in introductory calls and platform demo meetings with LGBTQ+ centers, public libraries, and other direct service providers and community organizations.
- Conduct online research to identify new affirming direct service providers to suggest for inclusion on the free InReach platform (suggestions will then be independently verified by InReach’s Resource Team).
- Distribute InReach marketing materials in-person and/or online to increase awareness.
- Identify and reach out to related websites to secure new link referrals to improve InReach’s search engine optimization (SEO).
Young Professionals Board (YPB) Program
- Support the management and growth of the YPB program by developing new materials and programming to enhance the experience of YPB members and program advisors.
- Meet with YPB members and advisors to gather feedback, evaluate performance, and ensure the program continues to grow and meet participant needs.
- Create marketing materials and social media content to promote the YPB program.
Fundraising
- Research and identify new foundation grants and corporate partnership opportunities for InReach.
- Assist in planning and executing peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns to expand individual donor engagement.
- Draft email campaigns (using MailChimp) featuring key updates and calls to action to keep supporters informed and engaged.
Who You Are
- Pursuing or have obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- Reliable access to a computer and internet connection.
- Available for 15 hours per week (Monday–Friday).
- Passionate about LGBTQ+ rights and eager to learn.
- Experience in program management, fundraising, community outreach, and/or digital marketing is a plus.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment using tools like G Suite, POINT (volunteer management platform for tracking hours), Discord, and Zoom.
Sample Internship Benefits
- Virtual Training → Deepen your understanding of LGBTQ+ rights and the vast intersectionality present within the diverse LGBTQ+ community.
- Real-World Impact → Contribute to helping LGBTQ+ people facing discrimination and persecution access verified, affirming services nationwide.
- Networking Opportunities → Collaborate with passionate LGBTQ+ and allied young professionals and mentors through the YPB Program.
- Professional Development → Gain hands-on experience in program/project management, community outreach, digital marketing, and nonprofit operations.
- Academic Credit → Need academic credit? Let us know, and we’ll work with you to make it happen.
- Letter of Reference → Upon successful completion, interns will be eligible for a letter of recommendation to support their career journey.
Hiring organization
Employment Type
Intern
Duration of employment
Monday, June 2 - Friday, August 8, 2025
Job Location
Remote work from: USA
Base Salary
$Unpaid internship
Date posted
February 28, 2025
