It also showed me the importance and vital need for work in the non-profit sector. ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program Introducing college students to the nonprofit community. Each year, ExxonMobil provides approximately 45 local nonprofit agencies with grants designated to hire college interns for eight weeks during the summer. Students are introduced to a variety of nonprofit organizations in the hope that they will consider careers or volunteer leadership positions in the nonprofit sector.
Agencies enjoy the extra staff help during the season when many employees take vacation.
Internship positions include social service agencies, youth camps, marketing, computer technology, development, community outreach and more. Click here for a list of agencies participating in 2001. In addition to working at the nonprofit agencies, interns attend two development seminars. Topics include careers in nonprofit, presentation skills, career development, and cultural diversity. Students also participate in a community service project as a group.