Summer Internship

Join us as a Community Engagement Intern - make a difference for trails and green spaces across Indiana!

Greenways Foundation champions Indiana’s network of trails to enhance the sustainability and health of communities across the state. We help communities build more connected, accessible, and vibrant trail systems — and we need your help to reach even more people!

We’re looking for a Community Engagement Intern who’s excited to get involved with local events, grow our social media presence, and promote our specialty license plate that funds trail projects. No previous experience is required — just bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and love for community work (or trails, or parks, or all of the above!).

About the Role

Title: Community Engagement Intern
Location: Remote (based in Indiana)
Time Commitment: 10 hours/week
Compensation: Unpaid — Eligible for the Making a Difference Scholarship (IUI)

This is more than a resume booster — it’s a chance to shape greener, healthier communities while gaining valuable nonprofit experience. You’ll attend local events, grow our digital presence, and spread the word about our specialty license plate that funds real trail projects.

What You'll Do:

  • Find and research community events where Greenways Foundation can have a presence

  • Attend local festivals, fairs, and events to promote our work (in-person attendance expected)

  • Create fun and engaging posts for our social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)

  • Help spread the word about our Greenways Foundation license plate

  • Track your outreach efforts and support other engagement projects as needed

What We're Looking For:

  • Interest in trails, outdoor recreation, nonprofits, or community engagement

  • Strong communication skills (written + verbal)

  • Self-starter who can manage about 10 hours of work per week

  • Able to attend occasional in-person events in your Indiana community

  • Must be at least 18 years old

Perks:

  • Build real-world experience in nonprofit outreach and communications

  • Flexible hours and a mix of remote + field work

  • Make valuable connections in Indiana’s outdoor and nonprofit sectors

  • Help shape healthier, greener communities!

To Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why you’re interested to info@greenwaysfoundation.org by June 10, 2025.