After a rigorous and competitive selection process, the following businesses and organizations were selected by the University of Oregon to host an undergraduate student for 10 weeks between late June and early September.
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Organization | About | Internship |
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Catholic Charities of Oregon achieves lasting solutions to poverty and injustice by partnering with clients to meet their economic and educational goals and to support their physical and social well-being. The Immigration Legal Services department is a nonprofit law program providing low-cost consultations and legal representation to immigrants and refugees with a focus on family reunification and supporting those most vulnerable. | The Immigration Legal Services Intern will participate in the day-to-day operations of ILS which will include interviewing clients, translating declarations, drafting motions and memoranda and preparing evidence submissions. Learn about immigration law, best practices for working with clients, and use or improve Spanish language skills. | |
Constructing Hope works to rebuild lives by encouraging self-sufficiency through skills training and education in the construction industry. It provides no-cost, ten-week construction training programs, placement services, and career advancement support. | The Marketing & Development Intern will take on a diverse array of projects in support of fundraising and marketing efforts. Job duties will include hands on event planning, digital content creation, gathering information for the annual report and feature stories, and a personal interest project. | |
El Programa Hispano Católico is a culturally specific organization serving the Latine, immigrant and refugee communities of Oregon. EPHC provides bilingual and bicultural services that promot self-sufficiency and community connection. | The Strategic Communications Intern will play a key role in supporting bilingual communications, marketing and fundraising initiatives. They will help strengthen digital presence and community outreach. End your internship with a portfolio of communications materials and real-world experience in nonprofit marketing and fundraising. | |
Friends of Family Farmers advances policies and programs that protect, promote, and sustain resilient and economically viable community agricultural systems. They support local farms through technical and capital assistance programs and by advocating for famers needs in legislative spaces. | The Civic Engagement Outreach Intern works with the advocacy team to build the engagement plan for the farmer base for the 2027 session. As an intern you'll help interpret key data to identify gaps that farmers express about resources in Oregon and how to get folks involved. Expect to attend meetings with advocacy teams, do stakeholder outreach, data analysis, and resource research. | |
Greater Portland Inc. is committed to making Portland a better place to live and work through targeted recruitment and expansion of new businesses to - and the retention of - existing businesses in the region. Their vision is of Portland as an equitable, innovating, resilient, and forward-thinking economy that fosters upward economic mobility. | The Global Business Attraction Intern will assist in the refinement of GPI's pilot soft-landing program which aids international companies looking to establish a formal presence in the PNW. Tasks will include user experience surveying, data management, market research, direct outreach to prospects, and content creation. | |
Human Access Project (HAP) is a grassroots nonprofit working to transform Portland's relationship with the Willamette River. Their work includes building and improving river access points, removing barriers to river access, facilitating activations along the river, and promoting long-term stewardship of the Willamette. | The Outreach & Event Intern plays a key role in supporting HAP's community engagement and summer programming. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in event management, outreach, and community engagement. Expect to work outdoors and with a small team. | |
LatinoBuilt is a nonprofit trade association that supports and empowers Latino-owned businesses in Oregon's construction industry. They provide education, resources, advocacy, and community connections to strengthen members' capacity and advance equity in the construction sector. | The bilingual Marketing & Communications Intern will work on strategic communications, storytelling, and marketing. As an intern you'll craft stories that highlight member success, elevate organizational resources, and showcase partnership opportunities within the community and industry. Expect to conduct interviews and represent the organization publicly. | |
Lift UP's mission is to reduce hunger and improve the lives of low-income residents of Northwest and Downtown Portland. As a top-tier partner of Oregon Food Bank, they collect fresh nutritious food from community partners to distribute to neighbors in a shopping style pantry. Lift UP also provides educational community programs. | The Data & Impact Intern will provide support on projects across the organization pertaining to research, data management, data analysis, program evaluation, impact reporting, and strategic initiatives. As an intern you'll learn to manage program and fundraising data in Salesforce, analyze and summarize project evaluation data, support grant outcome tracking, develop prospecting profiles, and more. | |
MetroEast Community Media uses media to invigorate civic engagement, inspire diverse voices, and strengthen community life. They empower the community through teaching and producing media and provide accessible workshops and facilities to help diverse voices create and broadcast their own videos and media. | The Media Education Intern will be trained extensively in all the software, media equipment, and interpersonal/community skills needed to support with the public and youth. They'll also create behind the scenes photos and films for use on organization media. This is a great opportunity for someone hoping to enhance video production and photography skills and build a project management skill set. | |
Neighbors for Clean Air aims to create a healthier Oregon through the reduction of air pollution so every Oregonian can breathe clean air every day, everywhere. | The Outreach & Engagement Intern will help drive NCA's presence and recognition in the community by coordinating and attending events and collaborating with staff to support engagement activities that advance key projects and goals. Learn how to plan, manage, and execute activities, track and analyze data, and create materials to communicate about complex environmental issues. | |
North Pole Studio supports careers in the arts, and exists to increase opportunities for artists with autism and intellectual / developmental disabilities to thrive as active members of the arts community. They foster self-determination and facilitate meaningful connections through total engagement in the arts. | The Studio Intern will support day to day operations and projects and have the opportunity to lead workshops with studio students. Work with studio artists and staff to develop projects and inclusive classes. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the intersection of disability and art. | |
Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation's mission is to provide for the preservation, operation, and public enjoyment of Portland's historic locomotives, railroad equipment and artifacts, and educate the public about Oregon's rich and diverse railroad history. | The Exhibits and Educational Planning Intern will have the opportunity to consider a variety of options based on their interests and skills. You might conduct research to create a museum exhibit on logging and forestry, create and populate a new web page providing educational resources and activities, or another project that applies your interest in history and ability to tell stories. | |
People of Color Outdoors helps Black, Indigenous, and People of Color experience joy, restoration, safety, and reconnection with nature by providing outings into natural spaces, environmental caretaking opporutnities, education, and a caring community. They believe people are at their best when they spend regular time in nature. | The Environmental Education & Digital Strategy Intern will help with many aspects of POCO programming including curriculum and content development, impact documentation, and participation in youth summer programming. A great opportunity to learn nonprofit management, environmental education, and practice equity work. Expect to spend time outside! | |
The Portland Japanese Garden was founded as a place for cross-cultural understanding with the ideals of peace and mutual understanding between peoples and cultures. It is considered the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan. | The Community Outreach Intern will support Garden outreach efforts during peak visitation season to drive more traffic to the Garden. Help to implement the marketing and communications plan with opportunities to work with departments like Membership and Culture, Art and Education, and Guest Experience. | |
Through tennis and a variety of after-school and summer programs, Portland Tennis & Education works to instill, in young people, a love of the game while strengthening character, building life skills, and inspiring a healthy lifestyle. Their goal is to ensure that every student involved in their K-12 program graduates high school with the opportunity and tools to pursue the post-secondary path of their choosing. | As a Youth Educator + Mentor and Non Profit Intern, you'll work directly with youth and families while learning more about what it takes to lead a community non-profit. Spend half your time with K-12 students focusing on academics, athletics, life skills, and character development. Spend the other half learning all about nonprofit functions like fundraising, partnerships, marketing, and more. | |
Proud Ground creates permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for working families and BIPOC communities across five Oregon counties. By removing barriers to homeownership, they help individuals and families build stability while creating wealth - strengthening entire communities for generations to come. | The Marketing & Impact Communications Intern is someone who cares about equity, storytelling, and making a different in the community. They'll use skills in writing, design, and digital media to help families achieve the dream of homeownership and in the process will gain experience in marketing, communications, and nonprofit fundraising. | |
Renewable Hydrogen Alliance is a nonprofit trade association working to accelerate the transition to clean fuels to replace fossil fuels and address climate change. They promote the use of zero emission fuels and advocate for equitable access to clean energy and zero emissions technologies for the benefit of all. | The Project & Operations Intern will support research and summary writing of regional and state policy developments, support membership database updates, and coordination of in-person and virtual events. Great opportunity for someone interest in sustainability and climate solutions! | |
Sabin Community Development Corporation is dedicated to promoting social equity by enhancing the livability of culturally diverse neighborhoods in North/Northeast Portland. They strive to ensure long-term rental and homeownership options with a focus on African American and Afro-Indigenous households adversely affected by gentrification. | The Community Engagement & Communications Intern will assist in developing outreach strategies to engage marginalized communities. You'll collaborate with other community organizations and leaders, and will track feedback and insights to inform future decision making. Support social media campaigns and event planning. | |
Schoolhouse Supplies aims to promote educational equity in Portland area public schools by providing free school supplies to underresourced students and classrooms. They ensure every child has access to learning tools that help them achieve academic success and a quality education. | The Resource Development Intern will develop skills in donor engagement, communication, and stewardship by taking a key role in developing and implementing sponsor engagement plans. Learn about nonprofit work in fundraising, community engagement, and program delivery and impact. | |
| SMART reading is a children's literacy nonprofit with a mission to spark joy and opportunity through the magic of a shared book. They provide Oregon children with shared reading time and books to keep. | The Communications & Marketing Intern working closely with the SMART Communications Team to support work on social media strategy, media relations, volunteer recruitment, and marketing collateral development. |
Stelo Arts is a local art gallvery space illuminating the power of art to invite conversation and build community. They host programs, residencies, and exhibitions for emerging artists in Portland. | The Arts Administration Intern will take on the project of supporting the creation of Stelo's first comprehensive art inventory system. You can expect to conduct research and catalogue art, assist with gallery exhibitions and community engagement, and practice your communications and design skills. | |
Stone Soup empowers people experiencing housing insecurity and other barriers to employment to achieve self-reliance through training for careers in the food service industry. They strive to increase gainful, stable employment and provide nutritious meals to those facing instability. | The Marketing & Communications Intern supports Stone Soup's marketing and community engagement efforts while gaining hands-on experience in a nonprofit social enterprise setting. Support the annual GiveGuide campaign and Soup Cook-Off event among many other things! | |
The Commons Law Center is a nonprofit law firm that provides sliding-scale legal services to modest means Oregonians. Their program serves to bridge the gap in services between those who qualify for legal aid services and those who can comfortably afford a private bar attorney. | The Law Clerk Intern will support the representation of low-income clients across practice areas such as family law, estate planning, and tenant defense under the supervision of staff attorneys and paralegals. Learn about legal research, document drafting, witness exams, and gain courtroom experience. | |
The Shadow Project aims to make school more accessible and engaging for children with disabilities so they can achieve their full potential. Working at the intersection of disability, poverty, and race, their programs have fostered social and academic success for K-8 students in Oregon affected by dyslexia, ADHD, autism and trauma. | The Program and Outreach Intern will help bring the Summer Goal Setting program to families across the state. Track engagement, connect with families, and research for new curricula. You'll also staff outreach events and support social media campaigns. | |
The Sports Bra is the world's first sports bar exclusively televising women's sports and commit to empowering women economically by sourcing ingredients and products from women-owned businesses. They create a vibrant space that activiely supports and promotes girls and women in sports and the broader community. | The Marketing & Community Engagement Intern is a student who wants to make a tangible difference in the early growth stage of a unique, high-profile start-up. Receive hands-on experience in mission driven marketing and community outreach translating a powerful mission into actionable local engagement. | |
Transition Projects helps people transition from homelessness to housing. The agency offers programs, resources, and access to social services like casework, healthcare, mentorship, and housing. | The Development Intern will assist with many aspects of day-to-day nonprofit management. Assist with volunteer outreach, donor relations, event production and have the opportunity to build applied technological skills in data entry, CRM software, and more. | |
VetREST is dedicated to supporting veterans and community in healing of hidden battles through agricultural training, land tending, mentoring and community centered events. Their work includes building Victory Gardens for veterans one of which hosts a community supported agriculture program. | The Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Operations Intern will support, coordinate, and help optimize an upcoming CSA program which will include the opportunity to learn about crop production, subscriber engagement, communications, logistics, financial and risk management, and sales. | |
World Forestry Center works at the intersection of people and forests working to create and inspire champions of sustainable forestry. In Washington Park, they invite visitors into their Discovery Museum to examine forests and consider their impact on human life. | The Social Media & Content Intern will expand WFC's digital presence by launching TikTok and YouTube shorts and will play a key role in development for their 60th anniversary campaign. Great role for someone creative and interested in education, sustainability, and building a portfolio of work. | |
WorldOregon aims to broaden public awareness and understanding of international affairs and to engage Oregonians with the world. They foster mutual understanding through dialogue | The International Visitor Program Intern will become practice a key aspect of US foreign policy which is promoting person-to-person diplomacy through international friendship and understanding. You'll lead visitors and attend professional meetings with the opportunity to take on special interest projects. | |
Write Around Portland changes lives through the power of writing. They offer generative, interlinked writing sessions with the objective of providing trauma infomred healing to people who have been systematically marginalized. | The Literary Program Intern support a variety of functions including reviewing and updating a literature library, facilitating volunteer training, developing workshops, and data management. Opportunity to tailor projects to your interest. | |
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Native American Youth & Family Center (CBH Exclusive Site) | Coming soon... | Coming soon... |
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REAP Inc. (CBH Exclusive Site) | Coming soon... | Coming soon... |