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What is a head intern?

Head Interns are typically senior interns who oversee other interns and help coordinate the intern program within an organization. Their responsibilities often include training new interns, managing schedules, acting as a liaison between interns and supervisors, and ensuring that projects are completed efficiently. Head Interns develop leadership and organizational skills while gaining hands-on experience in their field. This role is often a stepping stone to more advanced positions after graduation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a head intern?

To thrive as a Head Intern, you need strong organizational skills, leadership abilities, and a solid academic background, often with prior internship or project experience. Familiarity with project management tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and possibly communication platforms like Slack or Trello is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to motivate and coordinate peers help set a Head Intern apart. These skills ensure efficient team coordination, effective problem-solving, and successful completion of projects in a dynamic work environment.

What are some challenges unique to the head intern role and how can I prepare for them?

As a Head Intern, you'll often balance managing your own workload with coordinating other interns, which requires strong organizational and communication skills. One common challenge is delegating tasks effectively while ensuring everyone stays motivated and productive. Additionally, you'll likely serve as a liaison between interns and supervisors, so being proactive in addressing issues and providing feedback is crucial. Preparing by developing leadership abilities and time management strategies can help you navigate these responsibilities successfully.

What is the difference between Head Intern vs Intern?

AspectHead InternIntern
ResponsibilitiesSupervising other interns, coordinating projects, assisting with strategic tasksSupporting team tasks, learning, completing assigned projects
Experience LevelAdvanced internship, leadership skills often requiredEntry-level, learning-focused
CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding relevant coursework or experienceUsually students or recent graduates
Work EnvironmentMore autonomous, leadership role within internship programSupportive, learning-focused environment

The Head Intern role involves leadership, coordination, and oversight of other interns, often requiring more experience and responsibility. In contrast, an Intern focuses on learning, supporting team tasks, and gaining industry experience. The Head Intern acts as a bridge between interns and management, while an Intern primarily assists with day-to-day tasks.

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Infographic showing various Head Intern job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Planned Giving Intern

Brooklyn Park, MN • On-site

Second Harvest Heartland
Non-Profits • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Second Harvest Heartlandexternal

$18/hr

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

JOB TITLE: Planned Giving Intern

DEPARTMENT: Development

LED BY: Planned Giving Officer (PGO)

HOURS: Part-Time; 12 hours/week

LOCATION: Hybrid


ABOUT SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND

Second Harvest Heartland is the second-largest food bank in the United States, sourcing and delivering food to nearly 1,000 food shelves and food distribution partners throughout 59 counties across central and southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Our work begins with a bold vision: a community where no one goes hungry. We help fill plates, shelves, and fridges throughout the region while shining a light on food insecurity and its root causes and inspiring action at home and across the country. By utilizing new and better data, engaging and mobilizing partners, and advancing innovative solutions, we are on the leading edge of a movement to address hunger and food insecurity in our communities.


If you’re ready to turn your passion into purpose, join us and help build a future where every neighbor has the food they need to thrive.


POSITION SUMMARY

Join Second Harvest Heartland’s Development team as a Planned Giving Intern to deepen your fundraising skills while working to end hunger. This role will support the Planned Giving Officer by leading stewardship tasks, like donor story gathering and community-building efforts, as well as providing additional administrative support.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary (60%): steward existing estate donors, known as Table of Hope (TOH) Society members, through two primary projects:

  • Donor story gathering – to deepen donor relationships and develop promotional content, intern will play a key role in a donor story gathering campaign
  • Invite select TOH members to share their motivations for giving with Second Harvest Heartland
  • Conduct interviews with support of Development/Communications staff
  • Communicate with donors for reviews and approval
  • Steward donors by sending final product, when available
  • Community survey – to understand TOH donor motivations and stewardship preferences, intern will craft and execute a survey to help future stewardship efforts be more meaningful

Secondary (40%): provide support with prospect management, event planning, and day-to-day administration.

The intern will have CRM training to ensure that all donor-facing activity is documented into our donor database, Raiser’s Edge NXT.


SHADOWING AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Based on the intern's interest, capacity, and the needs of the Planned Giving program, the intern may have the opportunity to accompany the PGO on donor visits, sit in on vendor conversations, or observe complex revenue processing procedures. There will also be opportunities for the intern to network with other Second Harvest Heartland staff, depending on capacity.


VALUES

  • We Deliver: We use our head and heart to make decisions, we make the best use of donor dollars, and we achieve results safely and reliably.  
  • We Lead with Our Hearts: We keep our neighbors, partners, and teams at the center of our work. We seek to understand and anticipate their needs. 
  • We Are All in this Together: We collaborate, internally and externally. We communicate openly, seeking feedback, and sharing knowledge. 
  • We Innovate: We seek out bold new ideas, we embrace change, and we commit to continuous improvement for ourselves and our work.  
  • We Believe our Differences Make us Stronger: We value inclusion and embrace the variety of backgrounds that make up our team and our community. Our different experiences and perspectives empower us to fulfill our mission.


ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Comfort communicating with strangers through a variety of channels
  • Active listening with an emphasis on respect, connection, and curiosity
  • Proactively asks questions and seeks clarity
  • Work with flexibility and enthusiasm, centering relationships and customer service
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and follow through on multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft Office, Office365, and the ability to learn other computer software programs.
  • Preference for professional or academic experience in marketing, communications, fundraising, nonprofit management, or community engagement fields


TIME REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE

  • Total time requirement: November 2026-June 2027, can potentially extend to September 2027, approximately 12 hours/week
  • Days of the week: Days of the week for this position are flexible but within Monday-Friday business hours.
  • Time of the day: 8:30am to 4:30pm (flexible within these hours)
  • Work sites: Second Harvest Heartland HQ Brooklyn Park and/or virtual. In person at HQ on Wednesdays is preferred but not required.


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Interns will gain experience in donor relationships, fundraising logistics, and complex donation vehicles. These skills are transferrable to fundraising, sales, and community engagement careers.

  • Learn how to host donor conversations and understand how personal stories impact engagement and giving behavior 
  • Gain experience in nonprofit administrative and data management
  • Exposure to planned giving, a niche Development topic


Second Harvest Heartland is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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