Fast Facts
This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in staffing and administration within a nonprofit organization dedicated to educational programs.
Responsibilities: Interns will participate in talent acquisition, human resources, and business development, supporting recruiting processes and onboarding logistics.
Skills: Candidates should have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a collaboration-oriented attitude, along with familiarity with remote work tools.
Qualifications: Candidates must be at least rising juniors or seniors in college, having completed two years of undergraduate coursework, with a passion for education and community service.
Location: Position is primarily office-based in Santa Ana, CA, with occasional remote work opportunities.
Compensation: $22 - $22 / Hourly
Overview
Intern-Staffing and AdministrativeHourly Pay $22.00Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!JOB SUMMARY:Think Together is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the odds for kids through expanded education programs, like afterschool programs, early learning, student services and school improvement. Interns will be placed with a department in Think Together’s Home Office based on their academic background, professional skills, interests, and goals. Under the mentorship of designated staff members, interns will work both independently and collaboratively with their departments on projects that support Think Together’s mission and operations. Interns will gain a broad understanding of how a particular department functions within the context of a large nonprofit organization and will develop skills and knowledge related to their academic and professional goals. Interns will also have opportunities to attend regular staff speaker series and professional development sessions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Talent Acquisition: Gain hands-on experience in the hiring process and develop an understanding of recruitment operations and onboarding workflows.
- Coordinate pre-employment testing for candidates, including proctoring assessments and sending applicants to Live Scan vendors and clinics for TB testing.
- Track and update candidate onboarding statuses in the applicant tracking tool (APT) as needed.
- Provide general administrative support to ensure a smooth and timely hiring process.
Human Resources and Learning and Development: Provide a well-rounded understanding of how operational systems and organizational culture work together to drive impact
- Assist with new hire orientation preparation
- Support logistics for hiring and engagement events such as One-Stop-Shops
- Collaborate with team members to strengthen processes that enhance the employee experience during onboarding
Business Development: Gain practical insight into how partnerships are cultivated, how strategic initiatives are advanced, and how growth opportunities are identified and supported
- Identify prospective partner organizations, gather and organize documentation, track communication efforts, and support targeted email campaigns
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree in progress – Candidates must be at least a rising junior or senior in college, having completed at least 2 years of undergraduate coursework. • Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills • Desire to work collaboratively, with an openness to feedback and desire to grow professionally • Passion and enthusiasm for education, nonprofit administration, and/or community service. COMPUTER SKILLS:• Familiarity or comfort with remote/hybrid work tools such as: Outlook, Microsoft 365 Suite, Zoom/MS Teams, cloud sharing • Use of typical office equipment WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Moderate Noise (examples: typical office noise) • Stand, Walk, Sit (in general office environment) • Computer Screen visual in performance of role • Lift up to 10 pounds • Travel up to 10%
Hours/Location • Start date: June 2026 • End date: 10-12 weeks from start date or in alignment with college or university requirements • 15-25 hours per week
• Primarily office-based, with occasional opportunities for remote work.
Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
