Dallas Fall 2025 Program Intern

Reports to: Director of Dallas Programming
Job Status: Intern

Classification: N/A
Incentive: $2,250
Application Deadline: August 1, 2025
Start Date: August 25, 2025

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Schedule: Hybrid; 2 days onsite, 3 days remote (Special events may occur outside of regular hours)

About Generation Hope

Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization committed to ensuring all student parents have the opportunity to succeed and achieve economic mobility. We drive systemic change by partnering with education and policy leaders while offering direct, two-generation support to teen parents in college and their children. To date, we’ve provided over $1.5 million in tuition assistance, supported more than 500  teen parents in college, celebrated more than 200  degrees earned through our program, and partnered with over 30 two- and four-year institutions nationwide.

Our team culture is rooted in excellence, respect, and inclusion. Named "one of the best nonprofits" by Spur Local, we embrace diversity in all its forms—background, thought, and experiences. If our mission and culture resonate with you, we invite you to consider joining our team. For more information, visit
www.generationhope.org.

Position Summary:

The Program Intern is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and occasionally evaluation of programs and activities based on the needs of Generation Hope Scholars and their families, Sponsors, staff, and volunteers. The Program Intern works in coordination with the program team and provides support to Generation Hope staff. The Program Intern will have the opportunity to design and implement a project of their choosing—this could range from creating new resources for our Scholars to designing elements of training, etc. 

Candidates are expected to participate in this internship at least 20 hours per week for at least 15 weeks. Candidates who can volunteer additional time are preferable. You will receive an incentive of $2,250 for your participation in the internship program. This incentive is intended to support the costs you may incur during your internship at Generation Hope, such as childcare. Internships begin August 2025-December 2025, with some flexibility on starting and ending dates. The internship will be largely remote with some in-person meetings and events. Interns must be located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex during the time of the internship. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee logistical details related to Scholar program activities.


• Assist with maintaining Scholar/Sponsor records and database files.


• Assist with marketing and communicating the Generation Hope Scholar Program to the community.


• Track program participation and prepare reports as necessary.


• Assist with researching and publicizing community events where Generation Hope can have presence


• Attend all weekly staff meetings and evening meetings where appropriate.


• Assist with organizing in-kind donations for Wish List and Holiday Gift events.


• Assist with research on policies, resources, and other topics related to Scholar success.


• Support on-site with events, including assisting with childcare, logistics, etc. 


• Other duties as requested. 
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. Preference will be given to candidates with some college experience, particularly those studying Public Administration, Family Studies, Social Work, Health and Human Services, or a related field.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs and Google Suites.


• Strong writing skills.


• Most importantly, the ideal candidate needs to be self-directed and able to carry through projects with little oversight in a largely remote environment.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Must be able to lift up to 10lbs at times.
  
  

Work Environment: Normal office environment. Some work will take place offsite.

Candidates must be able to meet the onsite work schedule by the start date.

To apply, please complete the online application here. 

EOE Statement: Generation Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Generation Hope will not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, and disability.