Internships at SOME

 Position: Human Resources Intern

Location: Hybrid (Onsite 2 days a week/Remote), NE DC, 20019 

Duration: Summer 

Hours: 25 – 30 hours per week 

Reports to: Director of Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Team 

Compensation: Unpaid 

About SOME: SOME (So Others Might Eat) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty in Washington, D.C. We provide a range of services, including food, housing, healthcare, substance use treatment, and job training to help people transform their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. Interns play a key role in helping us fulfill our mission. 

Position Overview: The Human Resources Internship at SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to explore a career in Human Resources and develop a solid foundation in HR practices. As an intern, you will be fully integrated into the staff work and contribute to the overall success of the organization. The internship program provides valuable hands-on experience in various HR functions, enabling you to acquire practical skills and knowledge in the field. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist with event planning and coordination 

• Create and scan personnel files 

• Develop job descriptions 

• Conduct audits and assist with compliance tasks 

• Gain an introduction to HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) 

• Learn basic compensation practices 

• Gain an understanding of benefits, compensation, leave management, and onboarding processes 

Position: A.B.L.E. Program Intern 

Location: Fully Onsite at Isaiah House, Washington, DC 20001 

Duration: Spring, Summer, and Fall 

Hours: Approximately 20 Hours per week; 8 am – 1:00 pm Monday – Friday. The number of hours weekly can be adjusted based on school schedule. 

Reports to: Program Coordinator 

Compensation: Unpaid. Academic credit may be available depending on school policies. 

About SOME: SOME (So Others Might Eat) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty in Washington, D.C. We provide a range of services, including food, housing, healthcare, substance use treatment, and job training to help people transform their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. Interns play a key role in helping us fulfill our mission. 

Position Overview: SOME (So Others Might Eat) is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic A.B.L.E. Intern to join our team. The A.B.L.E. Program — Activate, Believe, Learn, Elevate — is committed to helping individuals unlock their full potential through structured support, meaningful engagement, and personal growth. The program fosters a positive, empowering environment that encourages participants to build confidence, gain skills, and elevate their daily lives. The A.B.L.E. Intern provides direct support to daily programming at Isaiah House. Interns assist with group and one-on-one sessions, prepare and serve snacks, help with activities, and ensure the environment remains clean and welcoming. This role is ideal for students or early professionals interested in human services, education, psychology, or community support. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Facilitate Group Sessions: Lead or assist with group activities focused on social skills, creativity, self-expression, and personal development. 

• Provide One-on-One Support: Offer individualized encouragement and assistance aligned with participant goals. 

• Prepare Snacks: Help prepare and distribute light snacks to participants. 

• Support Daily Activities: Assist with planning and running activities such as arts & crafts, life skills training, recreational games, or exercises. 

• Maintain Clean Environment: Perform basic cleaning tasks to ensure a safe, welcoming space (e.g., wiping tables, organizing supplies, sanitizing high-touch areas, sweeping, mopping, and restrooms) 

• Build Positive Relationships: Interact respectfully and supportively with all participants to foster trust and encouragement. 

• Collaborate with Staff: Communicate regularly with program staff to ensure smooth delivery of services. 

• Other Duties as Assigned: Remain flexible and willing to step in where needed. 

Position: Social Media Intern 

Location: Hybrid – Onsite/Remote, Washington, DC 20001 

Duration: Spring, Summer, Fall 

Hours: 10 – 15 for Spring and Fall, 25 – 30 hours per week for Summer; The number of hours weekly can be adjusted based on school schedule. 

Reports to: Marketing and Communications Team 

Compensation: Unpaid. Academic credit may be available depending on school policies. 

About SOME: SOME (So Others Might Eat) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty in Washington, D.C. We provide a range of services, including food, housing, healthcare, substance use treatment, and job training to help people transform their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. Interns play a key role in helping us fulfill our mission. 

Position Overview: SOME (So Others Might Eat) is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Social Media Intern to join our Marketing and Communications team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in marketing and communications while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. The intern will support our communication strategy for our various initiatives and work closely with our Marketing team to gain hands-on experience in social media management, digital marketing, and content creation. This position is ideal for someone detail-oriented with excellent proofreading and editing skills, and eager to support SOME’s mission to help those in need. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide Creative Insight: Contribute ideas to planned campaigns and provide suggestions to the Marketing Team for increasing online visibility and engagement on social platforms. 

• Support Analytics & Growth: Help track what posts do well and suggest simple way to improve engagement. 

• Monitor Social Platforms: Monitor various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. 

• Track Engagement: Track social media engagement and study analytics to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability. 

• Stay Up to Date: Keep an eye on trends, holidays, and conversations happening online that align with our mission. 

• Help Manage the Content Calendar: Assist with organizing and planning monthly posts. 

• Support On-Site Events: Assist in organizing and promoting on-site events through social media channels. 

• Collaborate with Staff: Work alongside the staff to help execute monthly social media strategies. 

• Other Duties as Assigned: Remain flexible and willing to step in where needed. 

Position: Content & Blog Writing Intern 

Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC 20001 

Duration: Spring, Summer, Fall 

Hours: 10 – 15 for Spring and Fall, 25 – 30 hours per week for Summer; The number of hours weekly can be adjusted based on school schedule. 

Reports to: Marketing and Communications Team 

Compensation: Unpaid. Academic credit may be available depending on school policies. 

About SOME: SOME (So Others Might Eat) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty in Washington, D.C. We provide a range of services, including food, housing, healthcare, substance use treatment, and job training to help people transform their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. Interns play a key role in helping us fulfill our mission. 

Position Overview: SOME (So Others Might Eat) is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Content & Blog Writing Intern to join our Marketing and Communications team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in marketing and communications while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. The intern will support our communication strategy for our various initiatives, work closely with our marketing team, and spend time in the field at various housing sites, SOME’s dining room, food pantry, and clothing room, collaborating with SOME staff to develop detailed stories for the website and social media. This position is ideal for someone detail-oriented with excellent proofreading and editing skills, and eager to support SOME’s mission to help those in need. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Collect Stories and Create Content: Assist in telling our organization’s story by creating engaging content, including blog posts, emails, and more. 

• Provide Creative Insight: Identify gaps in our content and recommend new topics. 

• Collaborate with Staff: Work alongside the team in creating marketing copies to go along with SOME’s social media content. 

• Maintain Consistency: Maintain all-around consistency in tone and style. 

• Update Website: Update website content as needed. 

• Publication Ready Content: Create clear, engaging, and professional content that’s ready for immediate posting. 

• Other Duties as Assigned: Remain flexible and willing to step in where needed. 

Position: Marketing Intern 

Location: Hybrid – Onsite/Remote, Washington, DC 20001 

Duration: Spring, Summer, Fall 

Hours: 15-20 Hours per week for Spring and Fall, 25 – 30 hours per week for Summer; the number of hours weekly can be adjusted based on the school schedule. 

Reports to: Marketing and Communications Team 

Compensation: Unpaid. Academic credit may be available depending on school policies. 

About SOME: SOME (So Others Might Eat) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty in Washington, D.C. We provide a range of services, including food, housing, healthcare, substance use treatment, and job training to help people transform their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. Interns play a key role in helping us fulfill our mission. 

Position Overview: SOME (So Other’s Might Eat) is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Marketing Intern to join our team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in marketing and communications while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. The intern will serve as the primary liaison for skill-based volunteers, including photographers, videographers, writers, graphic designers, and other creative professionals. This position is ideal for someone passionate about community service, skilled in project coordination, and eager to support SOME’s mission to help those in need. 

Key Responsibilities 

Volunteer Coordination: 

• Act as the main point of contact for skill-based volunteers supporting SOME’s marketing and communication initiatives. 
• Maintain an up-to-date roster of volunteers, including their skills, availability, and past contributions. 
• Schedule and coordinate volunteers for specific projects such as capturing events, creating marketing materials, or writing stories for SOME’s website and publications. 

Project Management: 

• Collaborate with the marketing team to identify and prioritize projects requiring volunteer support. 
• Prepare detailed project briefs and provide guidance to ensure deliverables align with SOME’s brand and mission. 
• Track progress on volunteer-led projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met. 

Marketing Support: 

• Assist in creating content for SOME’s social media channels, website, newsletters, email marketing and outreach, and other marketing platforms. 
• Support the planning and execution of marketing campaigns to promote SOME’s programs and initiatives. 
• Research trends and tools to enhance SOME’s outreach and communication efforts. 

Position: Volunteer Management Intern 

Location: Fully Onsite, Washington, DC 20001 

Duration: Spring, Summer, and Fall 

Hours: 10 – 15 Hours per week for spring and Fall, 25 – 30 hours per week for summer; The number of hours weekly can be adjusted based on school schedule. 

Reports to: Volunteer Services Team 

Compensation: Unpaid. Academic credit may be available depending on school policies. 

About SOME: SOME (So Others Might Eat) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty in Washington, D.C. We provide a range of services, including food, housing, healthcare, substance use treatment, and job training to help people transform their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. Interns play a key role in helping us fulfill our mission. 

Position Overview: SOME (So Others Might Eat) is seeking a dedicated and organized Volunteer Management Intern to support our Volunteer Services Team. This individual will help coordinate volunteer activities, engage with volunteers at the Father John Adams Resource Center, recruit new volunteers, schedule volunteer groups, and conduct surveys to assess volunteer experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in nonprofit work, community engagement, and volunteer coordination. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Engage with Volunteers: Welcome, support, and assist volunteers entering the Father John Adams Resource Center to ensure a meaningful experience. 

• Volunteer Recruitment: Support outreach efforts to recruit new volunteers, including promoting opportunities and responding to inquiries. 

• Schedule Groups: Assist in scheduling and coordinating volunteer groups for various programs and events. 

• Conduct Volunteer Surveys: Collect and analyze volunteer feedback to help improve SOME’s volunteer programs. 

• Data Entry & Documentation: Maintain accurate volunteer records, track participation, and assist in reporting volunteer engagement metrics. 

• Communications & Outreach: Support communication efforts, including email correspondence, phone calls, and assisting with volunteer newsletters or social media engagement. 

• Event Support: Assist in planning and executing volunteer appreciation events and engagement activities. 

• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as needed to support the Volunteer Services Team. 

Position: In-Kind Donations Management Intern 

Location: Fully Onsite, Washington, DC 20001 

Duration: Spring, Summer, and Fall 

Hours: 10 – 15 for Spring and Fall, 25 – 30 hours per week for Summer; The number of hours weekly can be adjusted based on school schedule. 

Reports to: In-Kind Donations Manager 

Compensation: Unpaid. Academic credit may be available depending on school policies. 

About SOME: So Others Might Eat (SOME) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty in Washington, D.C. We provide a range of services, including food, housing, healthcare, substance use treatment, and job training to help people transform their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. Interns play a key role in helping us fulfill our mission. 

Position Overview: So Others Might Eat (SOME) is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic In-Kind Donations Management Intern to join our team. This position will be responsible for various elements of our in-kind donation process and offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in non-profit work and community engagement. Ideal for students interested in non profit management and operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Inventory and Donation Management: Track, sort, store, and maintain an inventory of in-kind donations like office supplies, food, or clothing. 

• Donor Relations: Assist in communicating with donors, coordinating with businesses and organizations for donation drives, and processing acknowledgments. 

• Record Keeping: Update and maintain databases to track donation details. 

• Facilitate Drives: Help facilitate in-person donation assembly events and drives. 

• Distribution: Help distribute the collected in-kind donations to the organization’s clients or programs. 

• Support Staff: Work with staff to identify specific in-kind needs and help with other administrative or event-related tasks. 

• Special Project: Prospect, pitch, engage, and deliver 2-3 drives during your internship in partnership with 2-3 new partner organizations. 

• Other Duties as Assigned: Remain flexible and willing to step in where needed. 

Position: Community Engagement Intern 

Location: Hybrid – Onsite/Remote, Washington, DC 20001 

Duration: Summer, Spring, and Fall 

Hours: 15 – 20 Hours per week for Spring and Fall, 25 – 30 hours per week for summer; The number of hours weekly can be adjusted based on school schedule. 

Reports to: Director, Community Engagement 

Compensation: Unpaid. Academic credit may be available depending on school policies. 

About SOME: SOME (So Others Might Eat) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty in Washington, D.C. We provide a range of services, including food, housing, healthcare, substance use treatment, and job training to help people transform their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. Interns play a key role in helping us fulfill our mission. 

Position Overview: SOME (So Others Might Eat) is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Community Engagement Intern to join our team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in public speaking and event organizing while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. Outreach to the surrounding community is vital in supporting our Agency’s mission. This position will support our engagement strategy for various initiatives, activities, and projects. This position is ideal for someone with excellent verbal and writing communication skills, and eager to support SOME’s mission to help those in need. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support Speaking Engagements: Assist in organizing and leading speaking engagements throughout the community. 

• Document Events: Send event descriptions and summaries to the marketing and communications team for promotional material, including photographs to document and enhance engagement. 

• Provide Creative Insight: Develop new ideas and provide suggestions for increasing engagement and visibility to the services the SOME provides. 

• Assist Campaigns: Assist with annual giving campaigns by helping craft donor outreach materials and supporting campaign planning. 

• Research Best Practices: Learn best practices for communicating with faith-based community institutions and community organizations that may become donors, vendors, volunteers, or possible clients. 

• Collaborate with Staff: Work alongside staff to help execute monthly strategies and initiatives. 

• Other Duties as Assigned: Remain flexible and willing to step in where needed.