In-Kind Donations Management Intern

In-Kind Donations Management Intern | So Others Might Eat (SOME)

Position: In-Kind Donations Management Intern

Location: Fully Onsite, Washington, DC 20001

Duration: Spring, Summer, and Fall

Hours: 10 – 15 for Spring and Fall, 25 – 30 hours per week for Summer; The number of hours weekly can be adjusted based

on school schedule.

Reports to: In-Kind Donations Manager

Compensation: Unpaid. Academic credit may be available depending on school policies.

About SOME: So Others Might Eat (SOME) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing

homelessness and extreme poverty in Washington, D.C. We provide a range of services, including food, housing, healthcare,

substance use treatment, and job training to help people transform their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. Interns play a

key role in helping us fulfill our mission.

Position Overview: So Others Might Eat (SOME) is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic In-Kind Donations

Management Intern to join our team. This position will be responsible for various elements of our in-kind donation process

and offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in non-profit work and community engagement. Ideal for

students interested in non profit management and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory and Donation Management: Track, sort, store, and maintain an inventory of in-kind donations like office

supplies, food, or clothing.

• Donor Relations: Assist in communicating with donors, coordinating with businesses and organizations for

donation drives, and processing acknowledgments.

• Record Keeping: Update and maintain databases to track donation details.
• Facilitate Drives: Help facilitate in-person donation assembly events and drives.
• Distribution: Help distribute the collected in-kind donations to the organization's clients or programs.
• Support Staff: Work with staff to identify specific in-kind needs and help with other administrative or event-related

tasks.

• Special Project: Prospect, pitch, engage, and deliver 2-3 drives during your internship in partnership with 2-3 new

partner organizations.

• Other Duties as Assigned: Remain flexible and willing to step in where needed.

Ideal Candidate

• Currently enrolled in Nonprofit Management, Human Services, Public Administration, Communications, or a related

field.

• Attention to detail for accurate record-keeping and inventory.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a supportive attitude.

Benefits of the Internship

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit operations.
• Opportunity to engage directly with community members.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the nonprofit sector.
• Strengthen professional communication and collaboration in a nonprofit setting.