LEVEL UP FOR LOCAL INTERN
Position: Fundraising Coordinator – Team Programs
Department: Marketing, Sponsorship & Community Relations
Location: Your Community
Contract Type: Internship

Overview

The Fundraising Coordinator – Team Programs Intern helps organize, promote, and manage local team-based fundraising activities that
support youth programs, community sports, and charitable initiatives. This position supports the Level Up for Local mission by
bringing people together through teamwork, sponsorship collaboration, and community involvement. Interns gain valuable experience
in fundraising coordination, campaign management, and relationship building while learning how collective effort drives real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate fundraising programs that connect youth teams, families, and community sponsors.
• Assist in creating promotional materials, online campaigns, and sponsor outreach.
• Track event progress, donations, and campaign milestones for reporting.
• Help teams organize give-back dinners, raffles, or local fundraising events.
• Encourage ongoing participation and recognize community contributors.

Skills & Learning Outcomes

• Hands-on experience in grassroots fundraising and team coordination.
• Strong communication and organizational skills developed through real-world collaboration.
• Understanding of campaign promotion, data tracking, and donor engagement.
• Experience balancing team goals with community fundraising objectives.
• A foundation in community leadership and partnership-building.

Level Up for Local | Community Media Internship Program
Empowering Youth and Families to Level Up, Give Back, and Support Local Fundraising

Affiliate Partnership & Career Pathway

Interns in the Level Up for Local network gain more than valuable experience — they gain a real opportunity to earn income through the
Community Marketplace Affiliate Partnership Program. This innovative initiative connects learning with earning by rewarding participants
who help small businesses, charities, and community organizations grow through digital visibility, social engagement, and local partnership programs.

Through this paid performance system, interns develop real-world skills in client account management, content marketing, and partnership development.
Many move on to roles in account management, regional coordination, or local business representation — and for those who show leadership, there are ongoing opportunities
for franchise ownership and chapter development within the Local Community Marketplace.

Across North America, there are over 33 million small and mid-sized businesses, employing more than 60 % of the workforce and driving over half of private-sector GDP.
Yet, according to succession studies, nearly 50 % of these business owners plan to retire within the next 10 years, creating a historic transfer of opportunity.

This wave of change opens doors for the next generation — young, community-minded leaders who can blend digital skills with local entrepreneurship to help business owners
transition gracefully into retirement while keeping their legacies alive. At the same time, every business — from restaurants and gyms to retailers and local service providers — now depends
on high-quality media, social engagement, and digital storytelling to stay relevant.

Interns trained in this program become the backbone of that transition — helping local commerce evolve through creativity, technology, and community-driven marketing.

The Affiliate Partnership Program ensures that those who contribute to this transformation can earn sustainably while learning, creating a clear pathway toward career growth,
business ownership, and local leadership.