Access to Success

Opportunities

Position: U.S. Intern (@Davidson), Volunteers 

Location:  Davidson , NC (Hybrid-Remote & In Person)

Access to Success is a non-denominational Christian non-profit organization. The mission of Access to Success is to provide sustainable programs that generate positive change for Nigerian children and their communities. Our vision is that each child/person in Nigeria finds a dignified path to a successful life and is empowered to live out God’s plan for a future filled with hope. 

Position Summary:  

The A2S U.S. Office Intern will support all departments and gain hands-on experience across development, communications, HR, outreach, donor relations, events, and administrative tasks. This role is perfect for students or emerging professionals interested in nonprofit work, donor engagement, fundraising, events, communications, service trips, humanitarian aid, or organizational operations. Interns will work closely with the U.S. team and occasionally with Nigerian program leads, contributing to daily operations and mission-driven projects while building skills in nonprofit leadership, project management, and global program support. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist with donor research, stewardship, and database updates.

• Support fundraising, donor profiles, and grant research/writing.

• Help plan the annual benefit event and other fundraising activities.

• Create social media content, newsletters, website updates, and promotional materials.

• Assist with messaging, photo/video editing, and media materials.

• Prepare donor packets, reports, acknowledgments, and presentations.

• Assist with CRM cleanup and data entry.

• Support HR documents, onboarding materials, and staff training tracking. 

• Assist with volunteer communication, church/partner outreach, and program materials. 

• Support Vision Trip and Scholar-related tasks. 

• Assist with planning, logistics, materials prep, setup/breakdown, and event follow-up.

• Provide scheduling, communication, filing, and data entry support.

• Help maintain organizational systems and office organization.

• Conduct research on grants, donors, nonprofit strategy, and organizational growth. 

• Complete one major end-of-internship project connected to development, outreach, strategy, communications, program design, or operations.

• Additional tasks as assigned based on organizational needs and intern interests. 

Required or Preferred Skills

• Experience in communications is a plus, but not required

• Experience working with databases is a plus, but not required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and willing to learn.

• Comfort with technology (Google Workspace, Canva, social platforms). 

• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.

• Passion for service, youth empowerment, and community development.

• Positive attitude, humility, and professionalism. 

Work Environment

The intern will have a designated workspace at our office on Barra Row in Davidson. Our office is open concept, and even doors that can be shut usually remain open as everyone here has an open-door policy! We are a small collaborative team that works hard and enjoys a good laugh.

• Flexible schedule with remote and in-person work.

• Occasional weekend or evening hours for events.

• Supportive, faith-informed, impact-driven environment. 

• Intern receives supervision, feedback, and professional guidance. 

Learning Outcomes/ What the Intern Gains

 A2S is a wonderful place to grow and learn new skills! We try to tailor our internships to our interns' interests (while also prioritizing A2S’s needs at the time of the internship). The intern will receive hands-on experience and exposure to: 

Nonprofit Operations

• Understanding how a global nonprofit operates across countries

• Day-to-day functions across departments

• Professional nonprofit systems and workflows

Communications & Marketing Skills

• Social media strategy

• Copywriting & storytelling

• Branding and content planning

Professional & Administrative Skills

• Project management 

• Data organization

• Event coordination

• HR processes and documentation 

Development & Fundraising

• Donor engagement

• CRM usage

• Grant and donor research

• Impact reporting

Career & Personal Development

• Mentorship from A2S staff

• Opportunities to network with donors, partners, and community leaders

• Exposure to leadership, empowerment, and global mission work

• Resume-building experience with meaningful impact 

Interested? If interested, contact Uchechi Ufochukwu, Mission Program Coordinator, at Uchechi@a2sfoundation.org .

Position: A2S Summer Intern - Development and Communication Intern 

Position Description: 

Access to Success (A2S) Access to Success is a non-denominational Christian non-profit organization. The mission of Access to Success is to provide sustainable programs that generate positive change for Nigerian children and their communities. Our vision is that each child/person in Nigeria finds a dignified path to a successful life and is empowered to live out God’s plan for a future filled with hope. We are looking for a talented intern interested in gaining hands-on experience in an international nonprofit for the 2023/2024 year! If you're interested in donor relations, fundraising, events, communications, service trips, humanitarian aid, research, or just learning how a nonprofit organization is run, this internship is for you! Read more about A2S at a2sfoundation.org. 

U.S. Intern Job Description 

This is a part-time position with A2S in Davidson. The intern will support staff in developing internal and external communications and fundraising activities. The Intern will have a variety of responsibilities to move the organization's mission forward and gain knowledge and experience across the inner workings of a nonprofit organization. 

Some tasks and projects will include: 

• Various tasks related to the design, fundraising, communication, and development of A2S’s annual benefit event 

• Learning and managing parts of the donor information database 

• Learning and managing various fundraising sites 

• Assisting in the development of content for our website and social media 

• Conducting research related to grants and prospective donors 

• Research the strategy and growth plan for the organization 

• Coordination of existing fundraising efforts while exploring new approaches to generate support for the organization 

• Support grant writing efforts, including the potential to draft and submit a grant request 

• Serve on and facilitate the work of relevant event planning committees 

• Assist in the development of promotional materials, direct marketing, press releases, and media advisories 

• Database cleanup & building donor profiles 

• Other tasks as assigned 

Required or Preferred Skills: 

• Self starter with a willingness to learn new skills 

• Experience in communications a plus but not required 

• Experience working with databases a plus but not required 

Professional Development Opportunities at A2S: 

A2S is a wonderful place to grow and learn new skills! We try to cater our internships to the interests of our interns (while also prioritizing A2S’s needs at the time of the internship). 2024 is an exciting year because in addition to our normal fundraising, communications, and operational activities, we also have a capital campaign that will support a key milestone for the future of our organization. Between all of those activities, there is lots to do and plenty to learn! At the beginning of the internship, we will talk about career goals and what potential opportunities an intern would be interested in. Some opportunities include: 

• Donor stewardship 

• Donor database management and data reporting 

• Social media content development 

• Graphics design skill development 

• Web maintenance skill development 

• Event management for small and large A2S events throughout the Summer/Fall 

• Project management skill development 

• Writing experience across any of the following formats: grants, blogs, newsletters, strategic plans, and fundraising emails 

Our Office

The intern will have a designated workspace at our office on Barra Row in Davidson. Our office is open concept, and even doors that can be shut usually remain open as everyone here has an open-door policy! We are a small collaborative team that works hard and enjoys a good laugh. You will often hear the echoes of laughter from our conversations down the halls as humor is a key part of our work environment, as is passion. We keep it professional but also light as we come together to work towards creating a better future for our children and youth in Nigeria. Our organizational values are as follows: 

• Faith in Action: Trusting our Lord Jesus Christ and acting on that faith by serving those most vulnerable

• Integrity: Demonstrating strong ethics, honesty, and the highest standards at all times 

• Teamwork and Family Spirit: Working in unity with passion, respect, and humility 

• Sustainable, Long Term Change: Empowering people to bring about purposeful life change 

• Passion for People: Understanding each person’s story and treating all with dignity and compassion 

Interested? If interested, please email your resume and cover letter (optional) to Uchechi@a2sfoundation.org. She is the Missions Program Coordinator and handles HR for our U.S. office.