ELEVATE+ APPLICATION AND OPPORTUNITIES

Elevate+ is all about facilitating access to meaningful, paid internship experiences for under served students.  For Summer 2026, Elevate+ Internships will be available to Cleveland State University students.

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Prospective interns: applications open January 26

Deadline to apply: February 22

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How to apply:

​1. Visit the Elevate Even+ Application site to apply.

2. Scroll down and click on the box: Apply Now!

3. Enter password: Elevate2026

4. Fill out the application!  You can apply up to 3 internships listed below

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ENGAGE! CLEVELAND

Digital Content Intern: Intern will support the mission/purpose of the organization by assisting with their marketing, communication, and social media efforts. The intern will also interface with the events manager, development manager, as well as the director and President of the organization.

NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT | MARKETING | SOCIAL MEDIA | COMMUNICATION 

 

Events Marketing & Outreach Intern: The intern will gain hands-on experience in event planning, marketing, and community engagement by assisting with the preparation and execution of Engage! Cleveland's signature events.

EVENTS PLANNING & MANAGEMENT | CREATIVITY | COMMUNICATIONS | MARKETING | EXTERNAL OUTREACH | NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT​​​

 

FOOD STRONG

Marketing and Fundraising Associate: The Associate will assist with vital functions such as fundraising, public engagement, and amplifying the stories of the youth and families they serve. Effective marketing and fundraising are crucial for the program. Main responsibility will be helping plan their 2026 Gala and creating completing digital content, grant writing, and raising awareness for food access issues. 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT | MARKETING | GRANT WRITING | GARDENING​

 

​CLEVELAND COUNCIL ON WORLD AFFAIRS

International Exchange Program Intern: Intern will directly work on the international exchange program that is hosted and managed by CCWA. Great exposure to international career paths and the US Foreign Service.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS​

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PREGNANT WITH POSSIBILITIES RESOURCE CENTER

Intern: Hands-on experience in nonprofit management, data-driven evaluation, and client-centered service coordination. Also, the intern will aide the organization's mission of providing resources to help individuals have healthy babies. 

COMMUNICATION | CLIENT COORDINATION | DATA COLLECTION | NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT

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ARTS IMPACT

Administrative Assistant Supporting Arts Education: Assist the organization in providing arts integration in Cleveland Metropolitan School District schools. Work alongside artists and educators to enrich classrooms, camps, and workshops.

NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT | MARKETING | COMMUNICATIONS | ARTS MANAGEMENT

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GLOBAL CLEVELAND

Workforce and Policy Intern: Intern will directly contribute to efforts to support retention of international students and also assisting newcomers to Northeast Ohio through programming, mentorship, and  connecting them with local resources.

COMMUNICATION | CLIENT COORDINATION | NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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SIXDEGREES.ORG (virtual)

Market Research Intern: Sixdegrees.org works to empower other nonprofits to expand their impact in their communities. The intern will play a key role in a variety of projects through data collection, program evaluation, and audience segmentation.

COMMUNICATION | DIGITAL STORYTELLING | NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT | RESEARCH/ANALYSIS | MARKETING

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FWDIO (virtual)

Animation Intern: Intern will play a key role in completing various studio projects alongside the Creative Director. Various networking and conference opportunities will be provided!

CREATIVE | ANIMATION | COLLABORATION

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FWDIO (virtual)

Social Media Artist: This role will aid the studio in reaching a larger audience through various social media platforms. Goal of the intern is to help share the stories and projects made by fellow young artists at FWDIO. 

COMMUNICATION | SOCIAL MEDIA | MARKETING | ARTS MANAGEMENT

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Aires (virtual)

Operations Intern: Work alongside Aires' Pittsburgh office to assist with relocation management services to leading corporations. Intern will help with updating internal systems, help train others with Aires' training modules, and various documentation tasks.

COMMUNICATION | DATA ENTRY | EMPLOYEE TRAINING | BILLING | REPORTING​​

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*Disclaimer: these opportunities are available to CSU undergrads, or May 2025 grads that doesn't yet have a full-time role but would like a summer position. Please reach out to Career Development & Exploration Career Specialist, Jacob Ott, at j.s.ott@csuohio.edu with any questions.

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