Nonprofit Operations and Administration Intern

READ BETTER BE BETTER

MISSION : Read Better Be Better's mission is to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and le adership .

V ISION : Read Better Be Better envisions a world in which empowered communities demand equitable access to foundational skills.

Read Better Be Better is an education nonprofit organization focused on solving Arizona's literacy crisis. We work with partnering schools throughout the state to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership. Since 2014, we have served thousands of Arizona students through our after-school and community-based reading programs in over 70 schools throughout Maricopa County and multiple community-based organizations across the state. Each school semester, we have expanded to serve even more kids, schools, and families. We are a mission-driven, collaborative community of passionate, creative, and flexible professionals, and we welcome and support those seeking internship experience with RBBB for their professional development.

Job Title : Operations & Administration Intern

Reports To : Operation & Administrative Manage r

Department : Operations Department

Work Hours :  A weekly commitment of 8 -15 hours is  required . Interns will be expected to commit to a set schedule within RBBB's main office hours of 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Work Environment :   Office (in-person)

Start Date : January (for Spring); May (for summer); August (for fall)

Program Duration : Internship positions are meant to be short-term and based around academic semesters and last for 3-4 months. We offer : Spring, Summer and Fall positions.

Pay & Benefits :   This internship is unpaid. Read Better Be Better is fully committed to providing eligible interns with all documentation necessary for them to receive course credit for their time with the organization, if they wish to do so.

SUMMARY

Read Better Be Better has an exciting opportunity available for asp iri ng operations and administrative professionals ! The RBBB Operations & Administration Intern will work under the supervision of the Operations & Administrative Manager to complete projects related to inventory management , volunteer management, room organizing efficiencies , and more. In addition to assigned tasks, t he Operations and Administration Intern will be given the opportunity to take on tasks that are of personal i nterest , dependent upon the needs of the Operations D epartment and the organization.

The ideal candidate is reliable and responsible , willing and able to learn as they go , and has strong organizational skills .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support for administrative functions, including but not limited to :
• Perform various office administrative support duties, including handling mail, answering phones, filing, and word processing
• Provide support for the organizations volunteer management, including but not limited to :
• Scheduling availability with volunteers and in-office needs
• Welcoming and setting up incoming volunteers for needed tasks
• Helping organize the office spaces for volunteer events and tasks
• Researching and connecting with possible volunteer , corporate, and community organizations for larger volunteer needs
• Provide support for inventory and supply management :
• Helping support the supply requests
• Helping manage inventory
• Receive incoming office and Program supply deliveries and communicate with the Operations Manager for inventory updates
• Assist with facilities management
• Provide general support to the Operations team.
• Design and complete projects based on personal interest and organizational need .
• Perform other general RBBB team duties as assigned .

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  If you need assistance with this application, please contact us at .

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

PREFERRED SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

WHY INTERN FOR READ BETTER BE BETTER

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Internship application window will close November 8, 2025. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted in November. Selection will be made by December and all candidates responded to then.

Please contact HR at with any questions or concerns regarding the position . Apply on the Read Better Be Better website . A c over letter is optional.

Be Excellent. Be Kind.

Read Better Be Better is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law . All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Read our   EDI Statement .

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