Governance & Strategic Projects Intern

Company Description: Holiday HOOPS & ARTs (Holiday Hoops, Inc.) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2001 by Westley Holiday, Sr. and Judy Holiday, dedicated to empowering youth ages 8–18 through sports and arts. The "HOOPS" in Holiday Hoops stands for "Helping Others Obtain Personal Success," and "ARTs" stands for "Amplifying & Refining Talents," reflecting the organization's focus on personal growth and skills development. For over two decades, Holiday HOOPS & ARTs has provided high-quality, community-based programs that use athletics and art as tools for building teamwork and discipline. Through these programs, participating youth are encouraged to achieve academic excellence and develop into engaged, responsible members of society.

Role Description: The Governance & Strategic Projects Intern will support the organization's leadership in strengthening governance processes and advancing key strategic initiatives. This internship role is hybrid, based in Orlando, FL, with a combination of on-site work and some work-from-home flexibility. Day-to-day responsibilities may include assisting with board and committee meeting preparation, updating organizational policies and documentation, and supporting compliance and reporting activities. The intern will help track progress on strategic projects, gather and organize data, prepare presentations and briefs, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met. The role is designed to provide hands-on experience in nonprofit governance, project coordination, and strategic planning while contributing meaningfully to youth-focused programs.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Solid written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear emails, reports, and presentations for diverse audiences.

• Analytical and research abilities, including gathering information, summarizing findings, and supporting data-informed decision-making.

• Basic project coordination skills, such as tracking activities, maintaining documentation, and supporting cross-functional collaboration.

• Comfort with productivity tools (e.g., MS Office or Google Workspace) and willingness to learn new digital platforms used for governance and project management.

• Demonstrated interest in nonprofit work, youth development, education, sports, or arts programs is strongly beneficial.

• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment in Orlando, FL, including collaborating in person and remotely with team members.

• Current enrollment in or recent completion of a degree program in fields such as Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business, Social Sciences, or related areas is preferred but not required.