Program Coordinator Internship Back on My Feet Atlanta

Back on My Feet combats homelessness through the power of running, community support, and essential employment and housing resources.

Back on My Feet seeks to revolutionize the way our society approaches homelessness. Our unique running-based model demonstrates that if you first restore confidence, strength, and self-esteem, individuals are better equipped to tackle the road ahead and move toward jobs, homes, and new lives. For all in need, we aim to provide: practical training and employment resources for achieving independence; an environment that promotes accountability; and a community that offers compassion and hope. For all with the capacity to serve—volunteers, donors, community and corporate partners—we seek to engage you in the profound experience of empowering individuals to achieve what once seemed impossible through the seemingly simple act of putting one foot in front of the other.

Operating in 11 major cities coast-to-coast, Back on My Feet uses running and community to motivate and support individuals every step of the way from homelessness to independence. Our success is measured not only by the health impact of miles run, but also by how many individuals obtain education, employment, and housing.

Back on My Feet recruits members at homeless and residential facilities around the country and begins with a commitment to run three days a week in the early morning. After 30 days in the program, members with 90% attendance earn the opportunity to move into the second phase of the program called Next Steps, which provides educational support, job training programs, employment partnership referrals, and housing resources.
Position

Based in Atlanta, the Program Coordinator Intern will report to the BoMF Member Services Manager and Executive Director. The Program Coordinator Intern will assist in the day to day operations of the department. The program intern will gain experience in nonprofit management, volunteer outreach, and event planning The Program Coordinator Intern should be able to communicate clearly and proactively with both members and program staff.

Tasks related to the role include, but are not limited to:

• 
  Distribution of running gear/incentives for Members
  
• 
  Actively working to meet monthly recruitment goals
  
• 
  Update Residential Member information in Case Management System(s)
  
• 
  Assist with event planning (help coordinate logistics of races and social events
  
• 
  Inventory Management of gear and incentives
  
• 
  Administrative assistance as needed
  
• 
  *Other duties as specified by the Program Director
  
• 
  *Joining teams for runs at least once/week
  

• 
  Upper-level (Junior or Senior) college students and Master-level students welcome to apply; Bachelor’s degree in related field (social work, social justice, psychology, public health) preferred.
  
• 
  Experience in social services or with underserved populations preferred.
  

• 
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) and internet-based applications and research
  
• 
  A proactive, assertive and hands-on individual who is self-motivated; requires limited direction.
  
• 
  Strong oral and written communication skills
  
• 
  A passion for running and/or fitness and well-being
  
• 
  Ability to attend occasional night or weekend events
  
• 
  Ability to take direction from multiple team members and prioritize tasks
  
• 
  Experience in social services or with underserved populations preferred
  

• 
  BoMF is seeking an intern that can work approximately 2-3 days a week for 10-15 hours weekly
  
• 
  Preferably long-term but minimum commitment of four months
  
• 
  Flexibility on that commitment will be considered for the right candidate; please include available time in application.
  
• 
  Ability and commitment to run with our teams at least once a week on M-W-F at 5:45am
  
• 
  Car and valid driver’s license helpful but not required
  
• 
  This is an unpaid internship
  

For qualified candidates, please send resumes to angela@backonmyfeet.org and include the following:

• 
  Resume
  
• 
  Cover letter - including why you run
  
• 
  Subject line— Program Coordinator Intern