The Building Capacity, Careers, & Community (BCCC) Internship Initiative is a paid remote internship program that connects college students with nonprofits to co-design and implement a meaningful project. This initiative helps nonprofits:

• Gain skilled, motivated interns at little or no cost.

• Expand capacity and support for mission-driven environmental projects.

• Develop future nonprofit leaders through mentorship.

No. You can be a corporation and participate in this program. The VirtualIntern powered by MobilizeGreen has grants available to subsidize the total cost of an intern, which is $10,000.

• The total cost for corporations is $7,500.

For more information please see here or contact us at thevirtualintern@mobilizegreen.org

Nonprofits must:

• Provide an intern with a meaningful, mission-aligned 8-week project that fits within one of the program’s focus areas.

• Assign a supervisor who can provide at least 5 hours per week of oversight, mentorship, and feedback.

• Submit a Nonprofit Grant Application Form confirming participation.

Nonprofits can host an 8-week spring, summer, or fall VirtualIntern at a subsidized rate, thanks to grants from MobilizeGreen. The full value of an intern is $10,000 which includes a stipend to students between $650-900 a week, and nonprofits pay only $3,750! If a student is recommended by their college/university, and that institution participates in the Consortium, the cost for a nonprofit can be as low as $1,000. Some organizations may even qualify for additional support. Email thevirtualintern@mobilizegreen.org for more information.

No. The VirtualIntern powered by MobilizeGreen handles all administrative and payroll tasks.

Intern projects should align with one of these key areas with a sustainability or environmental focus:

• Sustainability & Environmental Justice - Support climate action, conservation, or environmental education.

• Community Engagement - Strengthen outreach, partnerships, and volunteer programs.

• Project Management - Plan and execute initiatives that drive nonprofit success.

• Marketing & Fundraising - Develop campaigns, content, and donor engagement strategies.

• Data Analysis & Technology - Use data and tech to enhance environmental programs.

No. Your organization does not need to be an environmental nonprofit, but the intern’s project must have a green or environmental component within one of the focus areas.

Nonprofits must provide at least 5 hours per week of supervision, including:

• Regular 1:1 check-ins (30 minutes to 1 hour weekly).

• Ongoing mentorship, project guidance, and feedback.

• Final evaluation and participation in program activities.

We have two processes. One option is for a nonprofit to submit a job description and The VirtualIntern will match them with a student. The other is for students to contact host organizations directly to create their internship. If you are interested in hosting but have not yet been approached by a student, you can join our network to be matched with potential interns. Simply express interest by filling out this form and we’ll share opportunities as they become available.

Yes! Nonprofits can host multiple interns if they have the capacity to provide supervision and meaningful projects. Additional grants may be available.

To avoid conflicts of interest:

• Interns cannot be supervised by a family member or work in an organization where they serve in a leadership role.

• Past employees or board members may be eligible but must receive independent supervision.

• Applications are reviewed based on project feasibility, student qualifications, and program capacity.

• Final decisions are made, and accepted nonprofits will be notified before the internship start date.

If an intern or nonprofit needs to withdraw, we require immediate notification to adjust placements and funding allocations. Late withdrawals may impact future participation eligibility.

Yes! Nonprofit supervisors are invited to a pre-internship orientation that covers best practices in mentorship, remote supervision, and intern engagement strategies.

This is a fully remote internship. However, if both the nonprofit and intern are located in the same area and wish to incorporate occasional in-person work, that may be allowed with mutual agreement.

For more information, please email us at thevirtualintern@mobilizegreen.org or call us at (202) 375-7760.

For more information please see here.