Community Programs InternAt — Miracles for Kids

About the Role

Miracles for Kids is seeking an enthusiastic, dependable Community Programs Intern to support two of our signature family programs: Surf & Paddle Summer Camp and Basket of Miracles. This internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit event planning, family engagement, and program operations. The intern will assist with preparation, outreach, and day-of logistics to help create meaningful, joyful experiences for families with critically ill children.

This role requires on-site support during event days and travel to local event locations.

Responsibilities

Event Planning Support

• Assist with event preparation, supply organization, and packing materials
• Track registrations and update attendance lists or spreadsheets
• Prepare family packets, forms, and event materials
• Conduct reminder and follow-up calls, texts, or emails to families
• Support vendor, volunteer, and donation coordination tasks
• Help organize inventory, donations, and storage
• Write family stories for Holiday Basket of Miracles

Event Day Execution

• Provide on-site support at Basket of Miracles distributions
• Provide on-site support at Miracle Manor housing events
• Assist with setup and breakdown of event spaces, tables, and supplies
• Support staff and volunteers to ensure events run smoothly

Qualifications

• Current college student or recent graduate (public health, social work, psychology, nonprofit management, or related field preferred)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable making phone calls and interacting with families
• Dependable, flexible, and team-oriented
• Interest in nonprofit, community work, or event planning

Requirements

• Must be available on-site for all event days (some evenings and weekends)
  • Required Sat event dates: Oct 17 (gala), Nov 21 (Thanksgiving program), Dec 12 (Holiday program)

• 10% Travel required to various Orange County event locations
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and assist with event setup
• Professional, compassionate, and family-centered approach

Tasks:

- Assist team with event logistics and coordination (Basket of Miracles, Surf & Paddle Camp)
- Data tracking and inventory tracking (stats of programs, track incoming donations and organizing them)
- Family engagement and communication
- Call program families for various needs (updated information, inform them of upcoming programs, etc.)

Training:

- Intern orientation
- weekly supervision meetings
- shadowing team on various tasks/projects
- hands-on training with tasks

Learning Outcome:

- team collaboration with other departments
- project planning/coordination
- event logistics/organization
- customer service (communication with families, volunteers, and donors)