Volunteer and Recruitment Intern; Summer & Fall

Volunteer Experience and Recruitment Intern (Summer & Fall)

About Us

Purpose Brands 414 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit parent organization created to launch and steward redemptive, purpose‑driven marketplace initiatives. Our brands include:

• Beautiful Lives Thrift Boutique in Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Siloam Springs
• Thrift Out in Springdale
• Bold Lives Men’s Thrift, launching in 2026

We are committed to operating with multiple bottom lines, advancing the Kingdom of God, and building a values‑focused community through every initiative.

Internship Overview

• This internship offers a reciprocal opportunity designed to provide hands‑on experience for the student while contributing meaningfully to the mission of PB414. The Volunteer Experience & Recruitment Intern will focus on recruiting new volunteers, supporting onboarding, leading orientations and volunteer groups, and helping strengthen engagement and retention.
• This experience is ideal for students interested in nonprofit leadership, communications, business, education, social work, ministry, or event management.
• Location: Hybrid — a combination of remote work and in-person responsibilities across Northwest Arkansas, as required to fulfill internship duties.
• Schedule and time commitment:
  • We are currently accepting applications for both summer and fall internship terms
    . Please indicate your preferred session in your application.
  • Summer Internship Details:
    • Flexible schedule of 5–15 hours per week throughout most of the summer. Ideal candidates should be available during our peak weeks, when large, pre‑scheduled volunteer groups return annually. These groups are scheduled Tuesday–Thursday, June 16 – July 9, and availability during these times is strongly preferred.
    • Start Date:
      
      Mid May – to be determined upon acceptance of this offer.
  • Fall Internship Details:
    • Flexible schedule of 5–15 hours per week.
    • Ideal start date:
      August 17 – to be determined upon acceptance of this offer.
• Reports to: Beautiful Lives Thrift Boutique Siloam Springs Volunteer Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with outreach to potential volunteers, including schools, community groups, and local organizations by phone, email and in person.
• Help develop and share recruitment materials and messaging.
• Assist with onboarding new volunteers.
• Support strategies to grow a diverse, committed volunteer base.
• Lead orientations for new volunteers.
• Identify ways to enhance the overall experience.
• Suggest improvements to streamline volunteer processes, from initial inquiry through post‑service follow‑up.
• Initial shadowing and training provided, with increasing independence over time.

Interns at Purpose Brands 414 have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. These learning goals can be tailored to your interests and career path:

• Gain insight into nonprofit operations and volunteer management.
• Develop skills in building partnerships with local schools, organizations, and community groups.
• Build confidence in professional outreach and follow‑up communication.
• Learn how to steward relationships for long‑term engagement.
• Identify and engage diverse volunteer audiences (students, churches, community groups, corporate teams).
• Gain experience developing and executing targeted recruitment plans.
• Understand what messaging resonates with different audiences and why.
• Hands‑on leadership experience facilitating groups.
• Opportunities to lead and take ownership of projects in a supportive, mentoring environment.
• Practice critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Explore spiritual formation and personal development through provided e‑courses, including Theology of Work and Metron Manager.
• Practice professional communication across departments and teams.
• Exposure to an EOS‑run workplace (Entrepreneurial Operating System).
• Working in a values‑driven, redemptive organization focused on mission, impact, and sustainability.
• Receive all benefits of PB414 volunteers.

Statement of Faith – Volunteers and interns are not required to share these beliefs but are asked to respect them while representing Purpose Brands 414. The belief in one God, the Trinity, and the authority of Scripture underpins the mission and work of the organization.