Fellowships and Internships

Positions Available: 3

The interns will take the lead on the planning and implementation of three weeklong Service Odyssey experiences for incoming students. This will include service projects, discussions, reflection activities, and cultural & social excursions in the Charlotte/Lake Norman area. In addition, the intern will support the Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement staff with Orientation/Welcome Week activities sponsored by the Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement, including First Year Bonner Orientation and the First Year Civic Engagement Project.

• Duration: Full-time (Avg 40 hrs/week) position for the entire summer (Begin week of June 6 and continue through New Student Orientation)
• Benefits: $4,500 stipend + on-campus housing (or equivalent locally)
• Application Materials Required: Resume submitted through application. Refer to blue "Apply in Wildcat Sync" button at the top of this page. 

Positions Available: 3-4

A team of Community Research Fellows will work with faculty and staff from the Mulliss Center for Civic Engagement and the Data CATS program to engage in place-based community research with community partners focusing on the key focus areas identified by community leaders (for example, housing, early childhood education and health). Faculty with expertise in these areas will serve as mentors. 

• Duration: Eight-nine weeks (dates TBD)
• Benefits: $3,500 education award + housing stipend
• Application Materials Required: Resume and cover letter (Cover letter should include interest in community research and the above-mentioned focus areas along with experiences and skills developed in classes or elsewhere related to qualitative methods, statistical analysis, data visualization, etc.). Refer to blue "Apply in Wildcat Sync" button at the top of this page. 

Positions Available: 6

Brenda H. Tapia CDF Freedom Schools at Davidson College provides summer enrichment, for children between kindergarten and 8th grades, which fosters a love for reading, increases self-esteem, and generates positive attitudes toward learning. Interns, implementing curriculum provided by the Children’s Defense Fund, will serve as facilitators in the classroom and will plan and lead enrichment activities. 

• Duration: Full-time (Avg 40 hrs/week) position for nine weeks (May 26-July 24)
• Benefits: $3,500 stipend + housing
• Application Materials Required: Resume submitted through application. Refer to blue "Apply in Wildcat Sync" button at the top of this page. Applicants selected for interviews will receive more information about preparing a children's book "read-aloud." 

Positions Available: 20+

This program is for those interested in supporting not-for-profit organizations through capacity building projects. Roles may include responsibilities with program management, grant writing, communication and social media, volunteer management, and research (to name a few). Two cohorts are offered this summer: Charlotte and North Mecklenburg & Lake Norman.

Both cohorts will take part in in programming once a week around shared readings with enrichment activities related to the nonprofit landscape. Participants will attend the Summer Community Leadership Institute with other Davidson College summer program participants as well as NPLF specific orientation. Charlotte cohort participants will be housed together on the campus of Johnson and Wales University in Uptown Charlotte. North Mecklenburg & Lake Norman cohort participants will be housed together in Davidson College summer housing. 

• Duration: Full-time (average 40 hrs/week) position for nine weeks (May 26 – July 24)
• Benefits: $3,500 stipend + housing
• Application Materials Required: Resume submitted through application. Refer to blue "Apply in Wildcat Sync" button at the top of this page. 

View position descriptions here. 

Positions Available: 1

The Roy Alexander Internship is an eight-week summer program established by Davidson Lands Conservancy, Dave and Elizabeth Martin, Sue Peck, and other friends and admirers in memory of Davidson Lands Conservancy founding Executive Director, Roy Alexander, Class of 1964. Interns receive a summer stipend of $5,000 for 40 hours/week during the eight-week period. 

This position is part of NPLF's Greater Lake Norman cohort however has a different selection process that necessitates a cover letter. The application will prompt you accordingly.

Interns work directly with leaders of the Davidson Lands Conservancy. The program provides interns with the opportunity to learn about non-profit management as well as environmental conservation. 

Potential responsibilities include:

• Assisting with planning Run For Green (5k/10k/half marathon in Sept)
• Exploring grant opportunities and applications, and donor stewardship
• Expanding community outreach though volunteer and educational activities
• Supporting youth programs; including Freedom School and Conservation Camp
• Advancing community impact through land conservation and stewardship; nature education and service; trails and greenways; tree canopy and wildlife habitat programs
• There may be occasional field work on conserved properties 

We also work to learn your interests and passions as related to our work and ensure that you gain valuable experience in those areas if not listed above.

Knowledge of and experience with GIS applications and technology, experience with grant writing and knowledge of natural ecosystems are all wonderful but not required. Interns must be organized, flexible, capable of working independently, and self-motivated. If the above interests you, come play in the woods with us!

This position is part of the North Mecklenburg & Lake Norman Nonprofit Leadership Fellows cohort. As a fellow, you will take part in enrichment once a week around a shared reading and participate in the Summer Community Leadership Institute with other Davidson College summer program participants as part of program orientation. North Mecklenburg & Lake Norman cohort participants can elect to live in Davidson College summer housing or find local accommodations. 

• Duration: Full-time (Avg 40 hrs/week) position for eight weeks (start date flexible)
• Benefits: $5,000 stipend
• Application Materials Required: Resume and cover letter submitted through application. Refer to blue "Apply in Wildcat Sync" button at the top of this page.