Ember Rising Foundation

Foundation Administrator

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Operations / Administration Internship or Volunteer Role

(College Credit Eligible with Institution Approval)

Organization: Ember Rising Foundation

Location: Remote

Time Commitment: Flexible, approximately 5–10 hours per week

Position Type: Volunteer or Academic Internship

About Ember Rising

Ember Rising is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through life skills literacy, holistic wellness, creative expression, and community service. Our work centers on building confident, capable individuals while strengthening communities through education, wellness, arts, and service-driven initiatives.

Position Overview

The Foundation Administrator plays a vital role in supporting Ember Rising’s internal operations and organizational infrastructure. This position focuses on administrative coordination, documentation, internal communication, and systems support that keep the foundation running smoothly.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team, the Foundation Administrator helps ensure operational clarity, organization, and consistency across departments. This role is ideal for individuals interested in nonprofit administration, operations management, public administration, or organizational leadership.

The position may be completed as a volunteer role or academic internship and is eligible for college credit, subject to approval by the student’s academic institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with internal documentation, records management, and organizational files
• Help coordinate schedules, meetings, and internal communications as needed
• Maintain and organize digital systems (Google Drive, shared documents, internal trackers)
• Support compliance-related tasks, policies, or reporting under leadership guidance
• Assist with onboarding materials and internal process documentation
• Provide general administrative support to leadership and departments as needed

Learning Outcomes (Administration & Operations Focus)

• Participants may gain experience in:
• Nonprofit administration and organizational operations
• Internal systems management and documentation
• Professional communication and coordination
• Policy, compliance, and governance support
• Cross-department collaboration within a nonprofit environment

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Enrollment in or interest in nonprofit management, public administration, business administration, or related fields
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Clear written communication and attention to detail
• Comfort using tools such as Google Drive, Docs, and shared calendars
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks responsibly
• Interest in community impact, youth development, or nonprofit work
• Open to feedback and collaborative problem-solving

Academic Credit & Supervision

• This position is eligible for college credit, subject to approval by the student’s academic institution
• Ember Rising can serve as an approved internship site and provide supervision, learning objectives, evaluations, and required documentation
• Weekly hours and responsibilities may be adjusted to meet academic requirements
• Academic credit is awarded by the student’s college or university, not by Ember Rising

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit administration and operations
• Practical insight into organizational leadership and internal systems
• Portfolio-ready administrative and process documentation experience
• Professional references and mentorship opportunities
• Flexible schedule with remote collaboration
• Meaningful experience supporting youth-focused community initiatives

How to Apply

Interested volunteers or students should reach out with a brief introduction and any relevant experience.

All inquiries can be sent to Ember Rising’s Chief Executive Officer, Taylor Wright, at info@ember-rising.org.

Students seeking academic credit should include their school, major, and any internship or practicum requirements.