Mission: Golden LEAF’s mission is to increase economic opportunity in North Carolina’s rural, economically distressed, and tobacco-dependent communities through leadership in grantmaking, collaboration, innovation, and stewardship as an independent and perpetual foundation.

Objective: The External Affairs Intern will be responsible for assisting the organization in the implementation of its External Affairs goals. This will be accomplished through supporting some of Golden LEAF’s outreach strategies in the External Affairs Division, which includes external affairs, communications, and scholarships.

PAY: $15 PER HOUR
APPLICATION DUE: November 7th

Aligned Majors and Areas of Study
Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, English, Policy, Nonprofit Studies, and other undergraduate/graduate programs in related areas.

Internship Availability
(Start and end dates and weekly scheduling are flexible)

• Spring 2026 – January 2026 to April 2026 
• Summer 2026 – May 2026 to July 2026
• Fall 2025 – August 2026 to December 2026

Primary Responsibilities (including, but not limited to)
• Write original content for Golden LEAF website, newsletter, and/or social media.
• Maintain and update databases.
• Measure and report on results of outreach activities.
• Support outreach planning and execution.
• Assist in the creation of video and/or image content for website, newsletter, and/or social media.
• Learn new applications and how to update templates.
• Take part in formal and informal training opportunities.
• Participate in outreach brainstorming sessions.
• Other duties as assigned aligned with goals of External Affairs division.

Requirements
• Preferred Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate student by credits at a North Carolina 4-year college or university
• Student’s permanent/ home address is a rural, economically distressed N.C. county
• Availability 240-320 hours (not to exceed 30 hours per week, scheduling flexible)
• Ability to work at the Golden LEAF office in Rocky Mount, N.C. at least 2 days per week, with other hybrid work from home options

Qualifications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and follow-up skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, G Suite (Google Drive), and Outlook required
• Ability to learn other software programs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The application due November 7th is available below
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