Operations Intern

Operations Intern

Cornerstone is seeking a motivated and dedicated Operations Intern to support our mission of creating communities where individuals and families are safe and children thrive. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a non-profit environment dedicated to reducing domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and general crime. The intern will provide administrative support to the Operations Manager and other team members, assisting with a variety of tasks that contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the organization. Please note this is an unpaid internship, well-suited for students seeking academic credit or hands-on professional experience in the non-profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Assist with general office duties, including filing, answering phones, data entry, and managing correspondence.
• Meeting & Event Support: Help with the coordination of meetings and events by compiling necessary resources, preparing meeting materials, and assisting with logistics. This includes providing logistical support for internal and external organizational events.
• Communication & Correspondence: Help manage correspondence and support the prioritization of tasks by tracking to-dos and slating tasks appropriately.
• Office Operations: Assist with office and operations support by conducting research to inform and initiate new processes to enhance administrative operations.
• Data & Records Management: Help maintain, organize, and label paper and electronic filing systems, including sorting and archiving records for easy retrieval. Support a file retention and destruction project to ensure records are kept and disposed of in line with organizational policy.
• Research: Conduct research to support the organization's initiatives.
• Hiring & Onboarding Support: Assist the Operations Manager with scheduling interviews, organizing candidate materials, and supporting new hire onboarding logistics.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a relevant degree program (e.g., non-profit management, social work, business administration, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom, and a comfort with technology.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and deal with confidential information with discretion.
• A passion for social justice and a commitment to Cornerstone's mission.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on exposure to nonprofit operations, including project coordination, event logistics, and administrative systems.
• Mentorship and regular check-ins with the Operations Manager.
• An opportunity to build a professional network within the nonprofit and social services sector.
• A letter of recommendation and/or reference upon successful completion of the internship.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

How to Apply Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their interest in the role to kyrac@cornerstonemn.org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.