Replication Program Intern

About the Role

The Replication Program Intern will work closely with the Replication Team at Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF), supporting organizations and communities in understanding and implementing MLF's unique approach to mitigating homelessness. This part-time, non-exempt internship involves contributing to the development and launch of online learning programs, coordinating logistics for trainings and events, and building a knowledge hub of key insights. The intern will report to the Replication Steward and work 10-20 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday, with some nights and weekends as needed. The position is based at the Community First! Village headquarters in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Content Development & Communications:
  • Assist in creating and launching new online learning programs to promote the Community First! model.
  • Develop a knowledge hub by interviewing leaders, consolidating insights, and organizing them into an accessible resource.
  • Produce reports for donors, policymakers, and nonprofits on the efficacy of organizations implementing MLF's approach.
  • Create marketing materials and identify new channels to increase engagement with Replication offerings.
  • Draft event descriptions and design registration pages using Canva.
  • Support revisions to infographics and visual materials.
  • Assist with slide formatting for events and cohort programs.
• Event Logistics & Coordination:
  • Support project management for events by tracking timelines, coordinating across teams, and organizing materials.
  • Assist with event execution, including managing timelines, speaker cues, and real-time logistics.
  • Draft communications for speaker lineups and prepare event materials.
  • Make internal calendar reservations and send reminders to presenters.
• Administrative & Systems Support:
  • Update attendance and engagement tracking spreadsheets.
  • Write or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for recurring tasks.
  • Assist with Asana project template upkeep.
  • Order supplies and handle basic procurement tasks.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Graphic Design, Education, or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Organized and self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with Microsoft 365 and Zoom.
• Willingness to learn tools like Mailchimp, Eventbrite, Canva, Gnowbe, and Asana.
• Prior experience with nonprofit organizations is advantageous.
• Valid driver's license required.

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to a nationally focused nonprofit program addressing homelessness through innovation and community collaboration.
• Hands-on experience in developing and launching new product offerings.
• Practical skills in project management, user experience, digital learning, and content development.
• Experience in nonprofit event coordination and content creation across multiple channels.
• Mentorship and feedback from experienced program staff.
• Opportunity to attend Replication Team events.

Program Information

Estimated length: 12 weeks beginning September 2026.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Open office setting with cubicles.
• Requires walking or riding golf carts across the Community First! Village property.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, or pushing carts up to 30 pounds.

MLF Purpose & Vision

We empower communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless, providing food, clothing, community, and dignity to those in need.

Core Values

• Faith: Belief that our work belongs to God, engaging with joy and lightheartedness.
• Humility: Viewing oneself as part of a grander story, neither too high nor too low.
• Generous Spirit: Readiness to give more grace, mercy, and hospitality than expected.
• Integrity: Wholehearted commitment to doing right by God, oneself, and others.