SECU: Summer Intern
SECU Summer Internship Program
Internship
Closes on Friday, May 1, 2026
Job Description
Champion House of Care – Project One (CHOC Project One) is a Charlotte-based nonprofit serving individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, and economic hardship, particularly along the I-85 Sugar Creek Corridor. The organization provides consistent access to nutritious food, essential resources, and youth enrichment programming that promotes academic success, stability, and long-term self-sufficiency. Through community-based initiatives, CHOC serves hundreds of individuals monthly, offering structured afterschool and enrichment opportunities for youth and critical support services for families. The organization partners with local schools, community agencies, and volunteers to address immediate needs while building sustainable pathways for growth.
The Internship
We are seeking a dedicated and organized individual to join our team
as an Intern to ensure the smooth operation of our office and
supporting our mission to enhance the quality of life for the families
we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks, answering the phones
managing emails, social media, attendance and pantry data, etc.
Organize and maintain office files, both physical and digital
Support the preparation of pantry day
Coordinate inventory of pantry and volunteers
Help manage social media accounts and website updates
Qualifications:
Strong organizational skills
Able to multitask
Able to work with persons with disabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Detail oriented
Ability to work independently at times
Able to work in fast paced setting with flexibility
Learning Experience
Students will benefit from a hands-on, immersive learning experience that bridges classroom knowledge with real-world application. Interns will develop practical skills in client engagement, program implementation, and community outreach while working directly with individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and housing instability.
Through supervised, meaningful work, students will strengthen competencies in communication, data collection, problem-solving, and teamwork. They will also gain exposure to trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches, enhancing their ability to effectively support vulnerable populations.
Additionally, interns will build professional confidence, expand their understanding of nonprofit operations, and gain insight into careers in social work, public health, and community-based services. This experience is designed to foster both personal growth and professional readiness.
Outcomes
Intern will contribute to serving 300–500 individuals weekly through participation in food distribution and community outreach efforts.
Intern will support youth enrichment programming, assisting with at least 20–30 students weekly, contributing to a safe, structured learning environment.
Intern will complete data collection and tracking activities, supporting program evaluation and reporting (e.g., attendance logs, service counts, client interactions).
Intern will demonstrate increased competency in client engagement, communication, and teamwork, as measured through supervisor feedback and performance evaluations.
Intern will gain applied knowledge of trauma-informed and strengths-based practices when working with vulnerable populations.
Intern will assist in at least one community partnership, outreach initiative, or resource development activity.
Intern will complete a final reflection or project demonstrating understanding of nonprofit operations, program impact, and community needs.
Internship
SECU Summer Internship Program