Nonprofit Community Engagement Intern

INTERNSHIP ROL E DESCRIPTION

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INTERN (SPRING 2026)

Internship applications will close November 8, 2025.

About Read Better Be Better RBBB is an education nonprofit addressing Arizona's literacy crisis. We connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership. Interns join a mission-driven, collaborative team and contribute meaningfully to programs that make a real impact.

Overview of Internship Role

The RBBB Community Engagement Intern will work cross-departmentally to identify opportunities for partnerships in the community to support our outreach and engagement. They will report to the Director of Strategic Initiatives to support community outreach, opportunity engagement, and more. This role will include networking opportunities (including in person), partnership relations, and strategic communication. The Community Engagement Intern will work primarily in the Read Better Be Better office but will also be asked to attend community events to support the different departments in the organization.

Internship Title

Community Engagement Intern

Department

Strategic Initiatives

Reports to

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Hours & Schedule

A weekly commitment of 8-15 hours is  required . Interns will be expected to commit to a set schedule within RBBB's main office hours of 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Start Date

February 2026

Program Duration

Internship positions are meant to be short-term and based around academic semesters and last for 3-4 months. We offer : Spring, Summer and Fall positions.

Work Environment

In Office

Position Type

This internship is unpaid. Read Better Be Better is fully committed to providing eligible interns with all documentation necessary for them to receive course credit for their time with the organization, if they wish to do so.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organizing community outreach events and initiatives
• Help maintain relationships with community partners, volunteers, and stakeholders
• Conduct research on community demographics, needs, and potential partnership opportunities
• Assist in writing story telling campaigns to uplift community stories
• Assist in providing collaboration support to other departments to ensure alignment of outreach strategies
• Attend tabling and networking events to build community exposure and engagement
• Perform other general duties as assigned

Learning & Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifi cations & Requirements

Preferred Qualifications & Experience (optional)

Application & Screening Process

Applications will be reviewed in November, with interviews in November / December. Selection made by December and candidates followed up with then.

Why Intern with Read Better Be Better

"I feel like it's a good way to give back to the community. And, while you're giving back, you also learn a lot professionally." - College Student / Former RBBB Intern

Be Excellent. Be Kind.

Accessibility & Inclusion

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the internship program . Please contact    with any questions or requests.

Read Better Be Better does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We invite you to read our   Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement  on the RBBB website.

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