Unity in Greensboro is a collection site for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
We are accepting non-perishable foods, first aid supplies, cleaning supplies, small tools, etc. during all activities.
INTERNSHIPS & LEARNING EXPERIENCES
EVERY SEMESTER, ALL YEAR LONG
INTERN AT UNITY IN GREENSBORO
Get Hands-On Job Experience
The Unity in Greensboro internship program strives to provide interns with meaningful experiences and intentional skill building opportunities. This internship offers a variety of challenging projects to explore the field of nonprofit and mission-centric careers. Averaging 12 hours per week, each intern selected will gain experience in across areas while also developing their own project. Interns will meet together weekly and collaborate throughout the summer.
In any internship, the goal is to gain work experience and career skills. At Unity in Greensboro, we take that as far as we can. Interns are invited to sit in on meetings, work with all levels of leadership, network with community connections, and take advantage of any relevant training opportunities that arise. Unity in Greensboro has a small staff and relies heavily on volunteers, so interns will get to learn skills they may not have access to in a larger company with more narrowly focused roles. The UIG team loves working with students and makes a point to learn names, stories, and interests to help connect students with any advantages or networks. All of the UIG internships are highly customized to offer skills and experiences relevant to the students’ fields of study and career goals. Laughter, joy, and creativity are part of the daily experience at UIG!
Two paid internship positions are available this summer: a young adult position and a teen position. The young adult intern will focus on skill building primarily around adult and young adult programs offered during their internship, while the teen intern will focus primarily on youth and family programs. Both interns will gain experience working with each age group on Sundays.
In addition to internships, Unity in Greensboro is also able to work with students for practicum experiences, service-learning programs, and volunteer hours.
SKILL BUILDING AREAS
Pick Projects that Relate to You
Social Media & Marketing
Administrative, Office, and Data Management
Web Editing and Information Technology
Community Outreach & Capacity Building
Training & Curriculum Design
Fundraising & Donor Management
RESPONSIBILITIES
All Accepted Interns Will
Work on a number of collaborative and individual projects for their designated area
Attend business, board, and team meetings to observe team dynamics in a professional setting
Participate in ongoing Unity in Greensboro programming to build relationships within the community
Design and implement an independent project of choice relevant to course of study or career goals
Meet in person weekly on Sunday mornings and Wednesdays
Complete additional responsibilities on an independent schedule
PAST INTERNSHIP PROJECTS
CANDIDATES ARE
Enrolled in a degree or certificate program with a college or university for the 24-25 school year OR a high school student currently participating in Youth of Unity
Able to commute or carpool to Greensboro
Possess organizational and time management skills to keep on task during hybrid hours
Creative, innovative, and motivated
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Excited to work in a loving and inclusive spiritual home that empowers and serves the community
PAST STUDENTS
“Working at Unity was an amazing experience and offered me a place to not just learn new skills but sharpen the ones I currently have. As a public health major with interest in healthcare marketing this was the perfect place to see those two worlds combine. What makes working at Unity so great is that I am able to make meaningful contributions and see my hard work pay off. I think this is a great place for anyone trying to get their start and get real world experience.”
- Samantha S. | Elon University
“Volunteering at Unity has been a really cool experience for me, and something that is different from anything else I’ve done. I’m interested in global health, working with kids, and serving the community, so this was a perfect place for me to explore all three of those. All of the staff are incredibly kind and the space is very welcoming. I was able to make meaningful connections with a diverse group of people, and enhance my communication skills. Unity is a great place, not only for the community around them, but for new volunteers as well. The community outreach that Unity offers is amazing, and I think this is a great place for anyone trying to get a beneficial work experience.”
- Claire D. | Elon University
Unity in Greensboro is a progressive spiritual community that takes a practical, real-world approach to philosophical interpretations of Christian texts. An example of this would be a lesson on bullying for children that teaches that all people are worthy of love because they are spiritual beings having a human experience. Meditation, affirmation, prayer, inner healing, and personal responsibility are key teachings within Unity’s belief system. Unity in Greensboro is actively LGBTQIA+ affirming and supports leadership for all identities. Interns do not have to identify with our beliefs to work here, but some areas of focus will involve promoting these beliefs to program participants.
Applicants may apply by sending a cover letter and resume to Rev. Miranda Koberg at youth@unityingreensboro.org. Applications are due by May 31st with a start date of June 12th. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis with a priority of those who apply early and respond to email promptly.
Please add youth@unityingreensboro.org as a contact in your school affiliated email account or use a personal email to apply to ensure that any correspondence makes it to you.
To apply, email your resume and cover letter to Rev. Miranda Koberg at youth@unityingreensboro.org.