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Salary: $16.00 Hourly
Location : Annapolis, MD
Job Type: Internship
Job Number: Exc_NP_Internships26-27
Department: County Executive
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Position Description
Position Description
County Executive Pittman and the County Council approved funding in fiscal year 2024 to build a nonprofit center that provides capacity-building services to help local nonprofits advance the health and well-being of residents in Anne Arundel County. A 13,000+sf building in Crownsville has been renovated to offer flexible, collaborative workspaces for nonprofit organizations.
The Nonprofit Center is seeking college-level interns to join the Nonprofit Center team in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 to assist with communications, events, general operations, and special projects.
The interns will work in-person at the Crownsville property with the occasional opportunity for remote work. Transportation is required.
Dates: Fall - September 10, 2026 - December 16, 2026 (14 weeks)
Spring - January 14, 2027 - April 28, 2027 (15 weeks)
There is an option to intern in both semesters.
Summer - May 20, 2027 or June 3, 2027 - August 12, 2027 (10-12 weeks)
Hours: 10-20 hours / week
This internship is an extension of academic instruction and provides the opportunity to turn classroom instruction into practical application in the workplace. The intern will draw upon the knowledge gained through their college coursework in order to perform the principal assignment and/or projects of this internship.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Internship Opportunities:
Nonprofit Center:

• Responsibilities
  
  • Draft/edit newsletter articles, organizational spotlights, social media posts, and other marketing materials
  • Assist staff with various office tasks to support resident nonprofit organizations
  • Assist with planning and implementation of on-site programs, events, and activities
  • Ensure meeting spaces are configured and ready for use
  • Research evidence-based services and programs build the capacity of nonprofits
  • Correspond with organizations, county agencies, and the public
  • Complete a special project of interest that benefits the Nonprofit Center or nonprofit sector in Anne Arundel County

Benefits of Participation

• Learning about nonprofit/government partnerships and networking with the county's nonprofit leaders
• Gaining a better understanding of the needs and challenges of our county's nonprofits
• Enhancing communication, event planning, and other self-identified skills
• Earning $16/hour

The intern will report to Jennifer Purcell, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Center and work closely with other members of the team.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a current undergraduate/graduate student at a US-accredited University
All applicants/students must have a cumulative *GPA of a 3.0+.
**Students are required to upload an official or unofficial transcript to their application to demonstrate their enrollment status and GPA.
Note: Applications will be reviewed on or after March 15, 2026, for Summer 2026. Successful candidates will be notified via email upon presentation to the Department.
Supplemental Qualifications
College Major Preference: Ideal for students studying Marketing, Business Administration, Health and Human Services, Political Science, Civics, Public Administration, Communications, Graphic Design, or related fields.
Qualifications

• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in nonprofit management, health and human services, and civic engagement
• Knowledge of Anne Arundel County
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Canva
• Ability to interact and build professional relationships virtually and in person
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment
• Reliable transportation

As specified between Anne Arundel County and the employee.
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

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Are you currently an undergraduate or graduate student in a US-accredited university or college? Note: Only active and current students will be considered.

• Yes
• No

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If you are a current student, please provide the degree you are seeking, the name of of the university/college, and the number of credit hours obtained.
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Did you upload a college transcript and/or evidence of active enrollment? (Note: All students should demonstrate their cumulative GPA of a 3.0+ and their active status)

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• No

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Do you have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA? Note: Cumulative GPA is the average of all your grades for all your undergraduate and graduate courses.

• Yes
• No

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All of our internships require on-site office hours during the work week. The location is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Are you willing to work on-site?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe why you want an internship with Anne Arundel County and why you would be a good fit.
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If selected, what days of the week and hours could you work?
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What semester are you applying to?

• Fall 2026
• Spring 2027
• Other

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College Major Preference: Ideal for students studying Marketing, Public Administration, Political Science, Civics, Health and Human Services, Communications, Business Administration, Graphic Design, or related fields. Are you enrolled in a listed or related program? If so, YES, indicate your program name and anticipated graduation date.
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Do you have strong written communication and interpersonal skills? If yes, describe your skills.
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Do you have an interest in nonprofit management, health and human services, and/or civic engagement? If Yes, describe your interest.
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Do you have knowledge of Anne Arundel County? If "Yes," indicate your level of knowledge and how you gained it.
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Are you proficient with Google Suite? ie Google Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides...

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience interacting and building professional relationships virtually and in-person? If "Yes," describe this experience and how you gained it.
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Do you have experience with Canva? If yes, please explain your experience and prior projects
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Do you have the ability to adapt in a changing work environment? If Yes, please explain how you have gained this ability.
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Do you have Reliable transportation?

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• No

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