Are you looking for meaningful, hands-on experience in nonprofit event planning that allows you to develop your skills in event coordination, volunteer engagement, logistics, and community outreach?
If so, we'd love for you to join Community Action House as our Events Intern.
The Events Intern will support the planning and execution of Community Action House events that engage our community, strengthen relationships with supporters, and advance our mission. This role works closely with the Events Manager to coordinate event logistics, assist with volunteer engagement, and provide on-site support that helps create welcoming, successful events for guests, donors, volunteers, and community members.
This internship offers meaningful nonprofit event management experience while providing opportunities to strengthen your planning, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
We are looking for passionate students pursuing a degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
Start Date: September 2026
End Date: June 2027
Responsibilities & Essential Duties
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of Community Action House events, helping ensure smooth logistics and meaningful community engagement.
- Work closely with the Events Manager to develop event plans, troubleshoot challenges, and enhance overall event experiences.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align event goals with organizational priorities.
- Contribute creative ideas that improve event experiences and strengthen community engagement. Event Operations
- Provide on-site event support, including event setup, registration, volunteer coordination, guest engagement, and event breakdown.
- Help manage event inventory and maintain organized event supplies and materials.
- Support post-event activities, including gathering participant feedback, tracking attendance, and assisting with wrap-up reports. General Support
- Participate in planning meetings and event preparation activities.
- Assist with additional fundraising and community engagement initiatives as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage volunteers, staff, donors, and community members.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills to support seamless event execution.
- Previous experience with event planning, customer service, volunteer coordination, or related activities preferred.
- Access to consistent and reliable transportation to travel between locations.
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
- Willingness and interest in continuous learning and adaptation based on your professional interests and organizational needs.
- A high standard of performance and integrity, and ability to contribute to a positive workplace culture.
- Proficiency in clear and effective written and verbal communication, and ability to develop trusting professional relationships.
- Demonstrate a genuine passion for our mission and a commitment to upholding our team's values: Radically Welcoming, Guest-Centered, Lead with Kindness, Curiosity-Driven, Always Improving, Collaborative by Design, Contagious Commitment, & One Team.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma required. Some college preferred.
- Pursuing a degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
- No prior professional experience required.
- No supervisory experience required.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing is required
- Basic conversational Spanish proficiency preferred.
Position Details
Position Type: Part-time Internship
Overtime Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Events Manager
Direct Reports: None
Department: Development
Primary Location: Food Club & Opportunity Hub
Position Term: January 2026 – April/Early May 2026 (Flexible start date)
Compensation: $13.73–$15.00/hour
Supervision Received: Specific Direction: Receives detailed work instructions or guidance for performing repetitive tasks. Supervisor monitors progress and provides feedback or correction as needed to ensure that tasks are completed according to expectations.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None: Does not have formal people-leading (supervisory) responsibilities.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently work in stationary position.
- Frequently move about work area.
- Occasionally use hands/fingers to handle or feel.
- Occasionally reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally ascend/descend stairs or ladders.
- Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Occasionally use eyesight clarity/accuracy or visual perception.
- Continuously read and understand written word.
- Occasionally drive a vehicle for work.
- Frequently operate computer and general office machines.
- Occasionally work outside in variable weather conditions.
- Occasionally push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Other Factors
- Access to consistent and reliable transportation.
- Evening hours occasionally, on an as-needed basis.
- Weekend hours occasionally, on a pre-scheduled basis.
About Community Action House
Since its founding in 1969, Community Action House has been the focal point of community efforts to provide critical support and pathways out of poverty for our neighbors in need. Our community-powered work takes a client-centric approach that meets people wherever they are at and offers services that enhance ownership and agency. Our work is organized in three interconnected areas: Food Access, Resource Navigation, and Financial Wellness. Welcome, excellence, and collaboration are some of our core values. (www.communityactionhouse.org)
In October 2021, we launched our new ‘Food Club & Opportunity Hub’ to expand efficient, impactful healthy food assistance with the on-site integration of other pathway programs. More recently, we announced a partnership with Dwelling Place to help address the affordable housing crisis here in Holland. In July 2023, we publicly launched our expansion of Lakeshore Food Rescue. (www.lakeshorefoodrescue.org)
In April 2026, we are launching our second Resale Store in Holland, MI. Our first Resale Store has proven that it can generate consistent, flexible funding that directly supports our work—while also providing practical resources for the people we serve. A second store allows us to scale that success. It’s a high-impact use of community assets: turning donated goods and volunteer engagement into reliable income, reducing our dependence on fluctuating grants and charitable contributions. (https://www.communityactionhouse.org/resale-expansion)
Organizational budget: $14M+ (inclusive of $7-8M of in kind support)
Agency Size: 80 staff and 3,000+ annual volunteers
Who we are. Who we aspire to be. What drives us. What unites us.
> Radically Welcoming
> Guest-Centered
> Lead with Kindness
> Curiosity-Driven
> Always Improving
> Collaborative by Design
> Contagious Commitment
> One Team
If you’re excited to collaborate on our mission, grow your skills, and be part of a team that deeply cares, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications
An application is required to be submitted through our Jobs page of our website. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. The application process includes a phone interview and two onsite interviews. Community Action House will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected] - thank you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Community Action House is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Note: This job posting is a description of the typical duties of this position, and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties. Job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Skills Required
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively on a team
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Access to consistent and reliable transportation
- Valid driver's license in good standing
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in variable weather
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
- Pursuing a degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field
- Previous experience with event planning, customer service, or volunteer coordination
- Basic conversational Spanish proficiency
- Demonstrated passion for the organization's mission and values
What We Do
Community Action House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Holland, Michigan, dedicated to ending poverty and helping families prosper. Founded in 1969, the agency supports financially vulnerable neighbors by providing essential needs like food, clothing, and shelter. They offer holistic support through case management, financial education classes, housing assistance, and community-driven initiatives such as a community kitchen and garden to empower long-term stability.
