Jobs

Thank you for your interest in working with us!

If you’re interested in using your talents to serve the families of Athens, check out our open internship positions below. On top of fulfilling and meaningful work, we provide real world experience, leadership development, and internship or volunteer hours.

Development Coordinator

Full-time, exempt position, must be based in Athens, GA

The Development Coordinator leads Brightpaths’ fundraising and donor engagement efforts to ensure children and families have access to the programs and support they need to thrive. This position develops and maintains meaningful relationships with donors, businesses, foundations, and community partners while overseeing fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, special events, and donor stewardship. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, the Development Coordinator plays a vital role in expanding the organization’s impact and securing the resources needed to strengthen families in our community

See Job Description here and Apply below.

Community Engagement Specialist

Full-time, exempt position, must be based in Athens, GA

The Community Engagement Specialist builds meaningful connections between Brightpaths and the community by leading outreach efforts, coordinating volunteers, and representing the organization at events in our community. This position plans community engagement activities, recruits, develops, and communicates with volunteers, and cultivates partnerships that increase awareness of Brightpaths’ programs and services. Through relationship-building and community outreach, the Community Engagement Specialist helps ensure more families have access to the education, connection, and support they need to thrive.

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Fundraising & Events Intern

10-15 hours/week, Spring OR Summer Semester (Schedule flexible to fit needs of internship class), must be based in Athens, GA

Are you great at casting vision or pitching an idea? Do you have excellent communication skills? Love event planning? If so, you might be perfect for our Fundraising & Events Internship! This intern reports to the Executive Director and helps plan our Fall Concert event, write and implement fundraising strategies, and assists with donor relation management. Applicants must demonstrate a strong work ethic, communication skills, and innovative thinking. Use your talents to positively impact children and families in your community!

See Job Description here and Apply below.

Social Media & Graphic Design Intern

10-15 hours/week, Spring OR Summer Semester (Schedule flexible to fit needs of internship class), must be based in Athens, GA.

Marketing, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or similar major preferred. Work samples required.

We needs your help! Are you gifted in graphic design? Social Media strategy and implementation? Marketing? Do you have a desire to see families strengthened and children live healthy childhoods? We’re looking for a motivated individual to help design, strategize, and implement an engaging social media campaign. This intern reports to the Executive Director and works closely with her to grow and engage our audience of families, community, and donors on social media.

Apply below.

Program Intern

15-30 hours/week, Spring OR Summer (Schedule flexible to fit needs of internship class).

Human Development & Family Sciences, Social Work, or similar major preferred.

Hybrid work available but must be based in Athens, GA

Our program interns work directly with our program staff and families to assist with parenting classes by providing child care, managing attendance, and staffing the event; conduct parent surveys; shadow home and hospital visits; manage family data; attend family recruitment fairs; and so much more. These interns must demonstrate empathy, compassion, people-skills, ability and willingness to travel within our 5 county service area.

Apply below.

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