Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) is a 34-year-old NGO based in Atlanta, GA with the mission to engage and empower young people to be problem solvers for the planet. CPF operates four core programs across the U.S. and globally, including: Project Learning Garden, Green Heart STEM Challenge, Project Hero, and the Planeteer Alliance.
Internship Dates: September 2 – December 12, 2025
Time Commitment: 10–20 hours per week (for college credit)
Location: Hybrid (Atlanta-based)
OVERVIEW
CPF is seeking motivated, passionate, and organized undergraduate or graduate students for its Fall 2025 Internship Program. Interns will work closely with program and development staff to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, environmental education, youth engagement, communications, and/or fundraising.
This internship is for academic credit only and designed to provide professional experience in a mission-driven, youth-focused organization. Interns can choose to focus on one or more of the following programmatic areas:
PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS
- Green Heart STEM Challenge: An interdisciplinary, environmental justice program that equips middle and high school youth to identify environmental issues in their communities and design real-world solutions. Youth gain leadership skills through a multi-week challenge, culminating in the opportunity to earn mini-grants and implement their environmental solutions locally.
- Planeteer Alliance: A global network of young changemakers (ages 10–25) working to combat climate change and advance environmental justice. The Alliance supports youth through online trainings, global summits, local campaigns, and grant opportunities, helping them become powerful agents of environmental change.
- Project Learning Garden: A school-based program that brings edible gardens to elementary schools, integrating them into standards-based curriculum. It supports teachers in using the garden as a living laboratory for STEM, health, and environmental education—connecting students to the food they eat and the ecosystems that sustain them.
- Marketing & Development: Focused on telling CPF’s story, building our audience, and raising funds to support our work. Interns in this area assist with social media campaigns, donor outreach, events, grant research, content creation, and strategic communications.
Responsibilities:
Specific duties will vary by focus area, but may include:
- Program Support & Coordination: Assist in the planning and implementation of youth programs and events.
- Youth Engagement: Support outreach efforts, help manage youth communications, and foster community among participants.
- Event Planning: Help plan and facilitate virtual and in-person trainings, workshops, and summits.
- Communications & Marketing: Assist in creating social media content, newsletters, program materials, and blog posts.
- Research & Content Development: Conduct research to support curriculum development or fundraising strategy.
- Data & Impact Tracking: Help gather, input, and analyze participation and program impact data.
- Administrative Support: Assist with scheduling, file management, and team communications.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (required); must be eligible to receive academic credit.
- Strong interest in environmental justice, sustainability, youth empowerment, education, nonprofit management, or marketing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and virtual platforms like Zoom or Slack.
- Graphic design, video editing, or social media experience is a plus (for Marketing interns).
- Commitment to Captain Planet Foundation’s mission and values.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Captain Planet Foundation maintains a strong policy of equal opportunity in employment. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations.
TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest, focus area preference(s), and availability to: latoya@captainplanetfdn.org, Subject Line: Fall 2025 Internship Application – [Your Name]