It's Your Opportunity to Join the Activate Good Team
What will you do? Work toward a better world.
Do more than work. Join Activate Good for your opportunity to turn what you’re good at into an opportunity to make a difference for others.
Activate Good’s mission, vision, values and entire history is based on the idea that everyone can influence positive change by taking action. When you join our team, you take action every day to support real community needs in North Carolina’s Triangle community with a growing network of partnerships.
Below is a list of available team roles that just might be the one for you.
Professional skills are pivotal, but some other things that we look for in prospective teammates:
- Interest in community, ranging from volunteer activity to special community-related interests (how you get your good vibes, what you “geek out” over – passion!)
- A collaborator who also knows how to take the reins, applying independence and seeking autonomy when appropriate
- Ability to learn new things fast, research how-to and teach yourself as needed
- Authenticity
- Innovation or talent for thinking outside of the box
- Fun Bonus: Special skills that can be applied to events, volunteer projects and team-building, like artsy hobbies, power tools, random certifications from fun side gigs (hello, yogis), etc.
Before You Apply:
- Review the job description below and our website carefully to ensure a good fit.
- Include a cover letter that illustrates your fit for the role as well as the team. We’d love to get to know you in a way that is authentic. What are you interested in? What do you “geek out” over? How will you grow with us?
- Prep your resume and collect at least 2 references (one should be a supervisor).
- Submit your application on the next tab. You’ll hear back from us once we process your submission.
To apply, follow this link and complete the form there. The link will open in a new tab.
Having trouble with the form? Email hr@activategood.org.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Activate Good is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, veteran status, age, sex, genetic information, gender identification, sexual orientation, or marital status.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
To ensure equal access to available positions, we can work with applicants to provide reasonable accommodations during the application process. If you would like to speak with us about accommodations further prior to submitting this form, please call 919-535-6550 ext. 0 or email hr@activategood.org.
Current Openings
Early Applicants - Wake Tech Students Only: Fall 2023 Programs Intern Team
Important:
- There are two (2) spots available on the Wake Tech intern team.
- All Interns must be age 18 or older to apply.
- Interns will be eligible for a stipend, which will be paid based on an hourly rate over the course of their internship. Worked hours are paid monthly on the last business day of the month.
- Applicant enrollment at Wake Tech during the 2023 Fall semester is required and will be confirmed prior to any offer for an interview. Providing your school-assigned email is required in your application in order to confirm enrollment.
- Activate Good’s 2023 Internships are expected to be hybrid (remote with in-person as needed for meetings, projects and events) unless otherwise agreed to.
Through a special partnership with Wake Tech Community College, Activate Good will welcome two (2) interns. This internship is hours-based (120-150 hours per intern). Start and End Dates (August and December, respectively) are TBD as of 3/14/23. Scheduling may be impacted by an individual intern’s personal goals and scheduling abilities, as well as the intern team’s needs and assignments.
All internships with Activate Good will have a project, event and program leadership focus, though different interns also may support varied functions representative of their skills and interests (example: social media content, photography, etc.).
At Activate Good, an intern team is made up of 2-4 individual interns who work together toward common goals much like professional-level teams. Interns will need to truly work together to discuss and finalize the fine details of their team’s assignments, and hold each other accountable to meet deadlines. Interns will have the opportunity to practice collaboration, planning, deadline and time management, and more.
Depending on the assignment and after receiving a hard deadline and deliverable details from their direct supervisor, interns may help build out the task list and timeline for completion. Interns will:
- discuss the assignment;
- practice evaluating its parts to determine any possible components that the assignment requires in order to be complete;
- determine suitable times for intern team meetings, milestones or check-ins and reviews;
- delegate tasks / components between teammates;
- and propose their draft plan and timeline to their supervisor before jumping into implementation.
Assignments may include:
- Leading volunteers at service projects
- Planning and leading service project components
- Planning and leading learning events or learning components at service projects
- Sourcing project supplies for purchase
- Preparing project supplies for volunteers pre-project
- Creating project instructions and/or run-of-show
- Supporting outreach efforts leading up to public volunteer events
- Crafting infographics for post-project impacts
- Drafting newsletter content
- And more!
Big things happening Spring 2023 that the intern team may support:
- MLK Day (ON January 16; interns may be invited to projects for their first day, depending on schedule abilities)
- National Volunteer Month & Annual Campaign (April)
- Many custom corporate service events and projects
- Teens Change the World! Service Club Activities (Ongoing/Year Round)
Technology – all interns will learn and use: monday.com, Google (gmail, drive, photos, calendar)
Technology – interns may learn and use based on their assignments: Canva, iContact, SurveyMonkey, WordPress and Elementor
Your cover letter / letter of intent does not need to be long. We suggest one to two paragraphs to describe more about your professional goals, why you are completing an internship and what experiences you hope to gain this semester. Please include special interests and skills we can consider in your assignments, and why you’re interested in Activate Good’s mission. If you’re looking for more insight, take a look at the “What We Look For” info tab at the top of this page. Have fun with it!
The following Skills and Experiences are preferred:
- Excellent communication skills and hygiene: timely, clear, concise, ability to conduct unprompted follow ups as needed, etc.
- Solid tech skills; experience with the following or similar tools is beneficial: Google apps, Excel, monday.com, Canva, WordPress and Elementor, SurveyMonkey, iContact, etc.
- Ability to manage their own assignments and deadlines
- Ability to work as a team to determine next steps and delegation
- Proactive: Interns are encouraged to think ahead through the process required to complete assignments, ask questions in advance, and meet or exceed deadlines as often as possible
- Initiative: When able, interns are encouraged to bring new ideas to their supervisors and team, as well as seek new assignments, ways to pitch in, and opportunities to learn
- Experience volunteering or otherwise working with nonprofits, public services and community organizations
- Experience in special areas of interest (fund development, marketing, etc.) that the intern may communicate in their cover letter and may have the opportunity to investigate further during their internship term.
Learn more about what we look for in teammates earlier in this page under “What We Look For”.
All Activate Good staff and interns work with their own laptop in a hybrid capacity (remote, with in-person as needed) during typical business hours unless otherwise discussed for special events and projects.
Our organization is highly event-focused; some traveling within the Triangle area may be required, and some scheduling may be influenced by specific needs of assignments. Interns should have their own transportation, or be able to coordinate transportation to and from accepted assignment locations.
For events and projects, our team spends a lot of time moving around (standing, lifting, carrying, reaching, etc.). Project and event environments can range from our warehouse, to schools, to corporate offices, nonprofit locations, conference venues, and more.
Through a special partnership with Wake Tech, this specific internship is able to offer each intern an hourly stipend of $15.
As temporary employees:
- Interns will be paid through direct deposit monthly on the last business day of the month
- Interns are subject to income taxes
- Interns are not eligible for mileage reimbursement, except when assignments are associated with a special project or event with a budget to provide such support to all affiliated teammates at Activate Good
- Interns are not eligible for insurance or other employee benefits
- Each intern enters their internship agreement with Activate Good understanding that this is a temporary role with finite specifications for payment, hours, and latest end date – and no expectation of work beyond set maximums of their offer letter
Past Openings
CLOSED: Corporate & Special Projects Coordinator (Very Hands-On A-Z Event/Project Planning and Management)
Important:
- There is 1 opening.
- Anticipated start is TBD based on the ideal applicant’s availability and internal onboarding capacity.
- Applicants must be age 18 or older to apply.
- Wages are hourly and paid via direct deposit monthly.
- Regional travel as needed within the Triangle is required for volunteer projects and events. Reliable transportation or ability to coordinate/access transportation is necessary.
This is a full-time role at 40 hours per week:
- We have a flexible schedule policy to allow each teammate the ability to reasonably accommodate personal needs and appointments, with the expectation that the person in this role is still able to generally work typical business hours as required to accommodate team collaboration and partnership needs to fulfill the requirements of the events/projects that will be assigned to this role.
- Some evenings or weekends may be required based on individual project/event needs.
- All roles are hybrid (remote with in-person as needed for meetings, projects and events) unless otherwise agreed to. Activate Good works in-person out of the Loading Dock Raleigh co-working locations (Beryl and Dock 1053 in Raleigh).
*Important: This role requires solid project management, communication, and event planning skills – requiring A-to-Z planning of engaging and thoughtful projects and events for a corporate audience, communicating regularly and in a timeline manner with designated corporate contacts during the planning and implementation of all projects and events. The scope of work is very hands-on, with time spent in various environments as needed for projects (warehouse / storage, outside, etc.). The Coordinator is responsible for and assumes ownership of all details associated with assigned projects / events in their portfolio. *
The full-time Corporate & Special Projects Coordinator is a logistics wiz and people person supporting Activate Good’s special programs and initiatives and is stationed within the Programs Department.
Primary responsibilities are to plan and manage all logistics for special events and projects resulting from partnerships, campaigns and annual observances; examples include the 9/11 Commemoration and custom corporate volunteer projects.
Extensive coordination and collaboration with external partners as well as other teammates and departments (Fund Development, Programs, Marketing, and HR) is required.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys interacting with professionals from all sectors and levels, as well as local nonprofit and public-service causes impacting the Triangle community – seeing projects through from beginning to end.
The following Skills and Experiences are preferred:
- Project Management & Event Planning Skills are a must
- Experience with projects, tasks or hobbies of various scope and scale is preferred; tasks at projects range from crafting to using power tools, coordinating with other consultants as needed and applicable to achieve project deliverables, whether it’s building an outdoor stage for youth or painting hallways.
- Leading engaging volunteer events and volunteer reflection for a corporate audience
- Excellent communication skills and hygiene: regular, timely, clear, concise, ability to conduct unprompted follow ups as needed, etc.
- Solid tech skills; experience with the following or similar tools is beneficial: Google apps, Excel, monday.com, SurveyMonkey, etc.
- Ability to manage their own assignments and deadlines with foresight
- Experience volunteering or otherwise working with nonprofits, public services and community organizations
Learn more about what we look for in teammates earlier in this page under “What We Look For”.
All Activate Good staff and interns work with their own laptop in a hybrid capacity (remote, with in-person as needed) during typical business hours unless otherwise discussed for special events and projects.
Our organization is highly event-focused; some traveling within the Triangle area may be required, and some scheduling may be influenced by specific needs of assignments. Interns and staff should have their own transportation, or be able to coordinate transportation to and from assignment locations.
For events and projects, our team spends a lot of time moving around (standing, lifting, carrying, reaching, etc.). Project and event environments can range from our warehouse, to schools, to corporate offices, nonprofit locations, conference venues, and more.
CLOSED: Youth & College Programs Coordinator
Important:
- There is 1 opening.
- Updated 10/18: Anticipated start date is December 2022 – January 2023.
- Applicants must be age 18 or older to apply.
- This is a full-time role at no less than 40 hours per week.
- Wages are hourly and paid via direct deposit monthly.
- Regional travel as needed within the Triangle may be required for volunteer projects and events. Reliable transportation or ability to coordinate/access transportation is necessary.
- All roles are hybrid (remote with in-person as needed for meetings, projects and events) unless otherwise agreed to. Activate Good works in-person out of the Loading Dock Raleigh co-working locations (Beryl and Dock 1053 in Raleigh).
Important: To best meet the needs of our team, we will prioritize applicants with direct experience managing youth groups and youth programs comprehensively.
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The full-time Youth & College Programs Coordinator is a logistics wiz with a passion for youth, a creative mind, and stellar attention to detail.
Our teammate will be our lead in coordinating, implementing, managing, and otherwise supporting the development of Activate Good’s youth, family, and college volunteer engagement programming throughout the year.
Programming includes related special events and annual programs, like Family Volunteer Day and Teens Change the World!; individual volunteer, family and large group recruitment, matching and referrals; service learning initiatives, and more.
This role will oversee day-to-day Program activities, and also assist with the development and expansion of their Engagement Program by generating creative activities and methods for engaging local youth, schools, and families that represent the true diversity of our local population.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys interacting with youth and guardians of all ages, and seeing projects through from beginning to end.
The following Skills and Experiences are preferred:
- Excellent communication skills and hygiene: timely, clear, concise, ability to conduct unprompted follow ups as needed, etc.
- Solid tech skills; experience with the following or similar tools is beneficial: Google apps, Excel, monday.com, SurveyMonkey, etc.
- Ability to manage their own assignments and deadlines with foresight
- Experience volunteering or otherwise working with nonprofits, public services and community organizations
- Formal experience with specific age groups, family services, etc. is helpful
Learn more about what we look for in teammates earlier in this page under “What We Look For”.
All Activate Good staff and interns work with their own laptop in a hybrid capacity (remote, with in-person as needed) during typical business hours unless otherwise discussed for special events and projects.
Our organization is highly event-focused; some traveling within the Triangle area may be required, and some scheduling may be influenced by specific needs of assignments. Interns and staff should have their own transportation, or be able to coordinate transportation to and from assignment locations.
For events and projects, our team spends a lot of time moving around (standing, lifting, carrying, reaching, etc.). Project and event environments can range from our warehouse, to schools, to corporate offices, nonprofit locations, conference venues, and more.
CLOSED: Fall 2022 Fund Development Intern
Important:
- There is 1 spot available.
- All Interns must be age 18 or older to apply.
- This internship requires a high level of maturity, confidentiality, and attention to detail, and may be best suited for an upper-level or graduate student. A successful intern may be considered for future staff employment beyond the internship, at Activate Good’s discretion and depending on budget.
- Interns will be eligible for a stipend, which will be paid based on an hourly rate over the course of their internship. Worked hours are paid monthly on the last business day of the month.
- Activate Good’s 2022 Internships are expected to be hybrid (remote with in-person as needed for meetings, projects and events) unless otherwise agreed to.
This internship is based on both *hours and budget:
- Average Hours per Week: 15
- Maximum Hours per Term: 210
- Internship Term: 14 weeks
- Anticipated Start Date: Aug 22, 2022
- Anticipated End Date: Nov 28, 2022
- $20/hour, with a maximum of $4,200 paid out in hourly wages over the course of the internship.
*Scheduling may be impacted by an individual intern’s personal goals and scheduling abilities, as well as the intern’s educational needs and internship assignments.
Your cover letter / letter of intent does not need to be long. We suggest one to two paragraphs to describe more about your professional goals, why you are completing an internship and what experiences you hope to gain this semester. Please include special interests and skills we can consider in your assignments, and why you’re interested in Activate Good’s mission. If you’re looking for more insight, take a look at the “What We Look For” info tab at the top of this page. Have fun with it!
The following Skills and Experiences are preferred:
- Excellent communication skills and hygiene: timely, clear, concise, ability to conduct unprompted follow ups as needed, etc.
- Solid tech skills; experience with the following or similar tools is beneficial: Google apps, Excel, monday.com, Canva, WordPress and Elementor, SurveyMonkey, iContact, etc.; constituent or customer management (CRM) databases is a plus.
- Ability to manage their own assignments and deadlines
- Ability to work with the Fund Development Manager to understand needs and determine next steps / timelines as needed/requested
- Proactive: Interns are encouraged to think ahead through the process required to complete assignments, ask questions in advance, and meet or exceed deadlines as often as possible
- Initiative: When able, interns are encouraged to bring new ideas to their supervisors, as well as seek new assignments, ways to pitch in, and opportunities to learn
- Experience volunteering or otherwise working with nonprofits, public services and community organizations
- Experience in special areas of interest (fundraising, grants, contracts and proposals, donor stewardship, etc.).
Learn more about what we look for in teammates earlier in this page under “What We Look For”.
All Activate Good staff and interns work with their own laptop in a hybrid capacity (remote, with in-person as needed) during typical business hours unless otherwise discussed for special events and projects.
Our organization is highly event-focused; some traveling within the Triangle area may be required, and some scheduling may be influenced by specific needs of assignments. Interns should have their own transportation, or be able to coordinate transportation to and from accepted assignment locations.
For events and projects, our team spends a lot of time moving around (standing, lifting, carrying, reaching, etc.). Project and event environments can range from our warehouse, to schools, to corporate offices, nonprofit locations, conference venues, and more.
As temporary employees:
- Interns will be paid through direct deposit monthly on the last business day of the month.
- Interns are subject to income taxes.
- Interns are not eligible for mileage reimbursement, except when assignments are associated with a special project or event with a budget to provide such support to all affiliated teammates at Activate Good.
- Interns are not eligible for insurance or other employee benefits.
- Each intern enters their internship agreement with Activate Good understanding that this is a temporary role with finite specifications for payment, hours, and/or latest end date – and no expectation of work beyond set maximums of their offer letter.
- Employment is never guaranteed beyond the specifications of an agreed to internship. Any offer of employment beyond the bounds of an agreed to internship is considered a separate and unrelated offer, and will only be offered in writing and at the sole discretion of the Executive Director and HR Manager.
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