Internship; General Inquiry

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READ BETTER BE BETTER

MISSION: Read Better Be Better's mission is to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership.

VISION: Read Better Be Better envisions a world in which empowered communities demand equitable access to foundational skills.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Our internship applications are currently closed. You're welcome to submit an application to express your interest. Please note that applications will be reviewed during the next scheduled review period - November/December 2025 for Spring 2026 internships. We'll contact you if your application is selected for consideration. See the Internship Timeline below for more details.

Program Duration and Start Dates
Internship positions are meant to be short-term and based around academic semesters and last for 3-4 months. We offer:
Spring, Summer and Fall positions.  Our programs typically start in January (for spring);
May (for summer); and August (for fall).

Our Internship Timeline
We offer internship opportunities three times a year:
Spring, Summer, and Fall. To help you plan ahead, here's a general overview of our application process:

• Spring (January start): Apply in September-November. We review applications in December, with start dates in January.
• Summer (May/June start): Apply in January-March. We review applications in April, with start dates in May or June.
• Fall (August/September start): Apply in February-April. We review applications in late spring, with start dates in August or September.

Applications are only reviewed after the posted deadline for each term. We encourage you to apply within the suggested windows so that we can give your application full consideration.

Internship Positions
Current open positions are posted on RBBB's website (readbetterbebetter.org). Some of the roles we've had in the past include:
Communications & Marketing Intern;
Grant-writing & Fundraising Intern;
Human Resources Intern;
Recruitment Intern; IT Intern;
Operations & Administrative Intern;
Community Engagement Intern;
Nonprofit Program Development Intern; and Program Department Intern.

Work Hours
RBBB's office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The set schedule will be dependent on individual's availability and goals/needs of the individual/RBBB. Most of our internship positions require a weekly commitment of 8-15 hours.

Work Environment

Most of our positions are fully in-person in a professional office environment setting. Sometimes, it's an option to work a hybrid schedule or remotely; nonetheless, we highly encourage our interns to spend as much time as possible in the office. This optimized the opportunity to gain exposure to the work environment, join in meetings and have the opportunity for impromptu mentorship, job shadowing and learning opportunities.

Our interns may also have the opportunity to go to offsite events and visit local elementary schools and community-based organizations.

Supervisor/Manager
The intern will be placed in one of the organization's various departments (Operations, Development or Program) and report directly to the Department Director or other designated Supervisor, who is a professional in the field. The intern will receive 1:1 guidance, be able to job shadow with a professional in their field and receive lots of feedback.

Pay and Benefits
RBBB internships are unpaid and not eligible for benefits.

If applicable, Read Better Be Better is fully committed to providing eligible interns with all documentation necessary for them to receive course credit for their time with the organization, if they wish to do so. Please speak with your school representative, such as your academic advisor and/or teacher, to see if an internship with RBBB would be applicable.

Other perks and benefits RBBB offers include a casual dress code, professional development, and mentorship opportunities.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Essential functions and responsibilities will vary depending on the specific internship role and department placement. Ask us for an Internship Job Description in the field of your interest.

Here are some examples from roles that may be available:

• Nonprofit Program…