Overview:
The Nonprofit Business Administration internship is for college-age men or women seeking a career in nonprofit enterprise. Participants will develop their skills by assisting in the areas of finance, accounting, and human resources.

Program Description:
Through assisting several staff members in various administrative departments of the Denver Rescue Mission’s Ministry Outreach Center, the intern will obtain practice in administration, finance, accounting, and human resources in the 3-fold function (administration, fundraising development, programs) of a nonprofit organization. Hours worked per week and the duration of the assignment are negotiable, depending on total program hours needed. (Please consult your sending agency’s internship requirements.)

Activities/Assignments: Varies on main area of concentration, but may include:
• Understand Restricted and Unrestricted contributions
• Assist with internal financial reporting
• Audit of financial statements annually
• Work on finance/accounting analysis projects
• Understand differences in for-profit and not-for-profit accounting (terminology, financial statements, reporting)
• Develop understanding of state and federal employment guidelines, e.g... FMLA, FLSA, COBRA, ADA
• Understand nonprofit sector policies and procedures
• Handle research project in particular subject areas to be incorporated into the policy and procedure manual
• Become acquainted with Colorado hiring law and with recruitment and accurate hiring procedures
• Assist with interviewee acknowledgment (sending out thank you letters and postcards)
• Understand benefit regulations, administer and coordinate compliances (including 401(k) and ERISA)
• Understand how to set up a complete tracking system (HRIS/ADP system)
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned
• Complete individual project as developed with Site Supervisor

Required Reading:
• None

For all interns:

• Some meals available when on site
• Computer/internet access if applicable to specific placement

For Full-time Interns only:

• Room and board provided
• Computer and Internet access
• $150 monthly stipend
• $250 monthly tuition reimbursement

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Revised 09/04

At-A-Glance

"Campus to the World" - hosting students from places like Germany, New Zealand, Canada, Kenya, Czech Republic, Ireland, England, Scotland, South Africa, and the U.S.

Formal, supervised training provided to approximately 60 interns each year.