Strategy & Innovation Intern (SUMMER 2026) (REMOTE)

Description : Overview “We will go wherever we are needed and do whatever comes to hand.”- Ballington & Maud Booth, Founders Volunteers of America (VOA) is a faith-based, nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.

VOA’s network includes more than 16,000 full‑time professionals empowering 1.5 million people annually through 29 affiliates in 46 states. We provide hundreds of service programs, including those for seniors and people with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and those recovering from addiction. VOA is one of the nation’s most comprehensive human services charities, offering programs for communities, individuals and families.

VOA is seeking an Intern to support the Strategy & Innovation Team. The person in this role should have an interest or experience in community health, innovation and stakeholder engagement. This position is full‑time (up to 40 hours per week) and offers a fully remote work schedule. The internship is unpaid, however a stipend is provided.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the VOAHumana Foundation relationship by collecting impact stories from the field and developing them into compelling communication deliverables.
• Assist with the stakeholder engagement and project management of the research project: ‘Integrated Health Technology for Older Adults Aging in Place’.
• Research and design new business proposals and presentations.
• (Virtually) attend all Team and client meetings, as needed.
• Engage with appropriate staff at VOA National and local VOA Affiliates to collect materials.
• Contribute creatively to proposals and presentations. This requires strong writing skills and some practice at compelling graphical layout in programs like PowerPoint.
• Support project management functions like scheduling meetings, compiling deliverables and following up with stakeholders.
• Professional communications with internal and external company leadership.
• Conduct online, industry research to identify prospects, best practices and peer comparisons.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience with basic data research, analysis and corresponding communications (i.e. charts, infographics, etc.).
• Demonstrated examples of compelling reports and presentations.
• Project management and group leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

• Candidates seeking a career in Community Health, Public Health, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement or a related field are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

VOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Volunteers of America does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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