Internship Positions, LIFT-Philadelphia

Posted by on November 19, 2012

Internship Positions at LIFT

LIFT-Philadelphia is looking for dedicated, resourceful, and enthusiastic Interns. Interns will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of Philadelphia community members while learning about local poverty issues and joining an active group of young anti-poverty leaders in the Philadelphia region.

Our Mission and Vision
LIFT’s mission is to help community members achieve economic stability and well-being. We are working to establish a new standard for holistic and enduring solutions in our country’s fight against poverty.

Our Organization
LIFT is a growing movement to combat poverty and expand opportunity for all people in the United States. LIFT currently runs centers staffed by trained volunteers in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC, to serve low-income individuals and families. LIFT recruits and trains a diverse corps of student advocates from area universities and colleges to work side-by-side with low-income community members. LIFT clients and volunteers work one-on-one to find jobs, secure safe and stable housing, make ends meet through public benefits and tax credits, and obtain quality referrals for services like childcare and healthcare. As a result, the LIFT experience pushes volunteers to grapple with our country’s most challenging issues related to poverty, race, inequality, and policy. Since LIFT’s founding in 1998, over 5,000 volunteers have served more than 30,000 individuals and families. By 2015, our goal is that 10,000 LIFT volunteers will have advanced 100,000 clients on their path toward economic security and personal success.

AVAILABLE INTERNSHIP POSITIONS (Please contact LIFT Site Coordinators for Internship Schedules)

LIFT – Tax Season Internship
LIFT-Philadelphia is seeking responsible and organized interns to provide tax support for our clients and Advocate team in our West Office (56th&Chestnut). We are looking for individuals seeking experience with tax preparation and client service, from a wide range of academic backgrounds. The individual must demonstrate impeccable organization and communication skills and an enthusiasm for working on a team and with low-income populations. The intern will work closely with passionate nonprofit professionals and volunteers and gain invaluable, hands-on experience working at one of the nation’s top up-and-coming nonprofits.

LIFT – Non-Profit Management Internship
LIFT-Philadelphia is seeking responsible and organized interns to provide administrative and office support for our Student Advocate team in our West Office (56th&Chestnut) and in our North Office (Broad&Thompson). We are looking for individuals seeking experience with non-profit management, from a wide range of academic backgrounds. As an intern you will have exposure to all aspects of non-profit management, including client service, volunteer management, and fundraising. The individual must demonstrate impeccable organization and communication skills and an enthusiasm for working on a team and with low-income populations. The intern will work closely with passionate nonprofit professionals and volunteers and gain invaluable, hands-on experience working at one of the nation’s top up-and-coming nonprofits. This internship is geared for someone seeking to gain additional administrative experience that allows them to engage in meaningful community service as well. This position can be expanded to include additional volunteer hours as a LIFT Advocate conducting client service.

LIFT – Client Service Internship
LIFT-Philadelphia is looking for dedicated, resourceful and enthusiastic interns to conduct client service in our West Office (56th&Chestnut) and our North Office (Broad&Thompson).  Interns will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of Philadelphia community members while learning about local domestic poverty issues. Full time interns will be required to serve a minimum of 10 hours per week in the office. The intern will work closely with passionate nonprofit professionals and volunteers and gain invaluable, hands-on experience working at one of the nation’s top up-and-coming nonprofits. Participation in weekend or evening opportunities may come up but are optional.

Interested applicants should email a resume and thoughtful cover letter, both in Word or PDF format, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Applications for the West Office should be sent to Ms. Kelli Bosak (kbosak@liftcommunities.org), and applications for the North Office should be sent to Ms. Lydia Gajdel (lgajdel@liftcommunities.org). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.