Lorain County
2026 Non-Profit Internship Program
The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC), in partnership with The Nord Family Foundation, invites selected non-profit organizations in Lorain County to submit an internship job description along with a short set of questions to be considered for the invite-only 2026 Non-Profit Internship Program. Six funded positions are available, with one intern placed at each organization.
This program connects OFIC college and university students with local non-profits that could benefit from additional support but may not have the budget for a paid position.
Eligible organizations are invited to submit a proposal detailing:
Their interest in hosting an intern
Organizational capacity to provide mentorship and meaningful work
The type of projects or responsibilities the intern would take on
Internship Details:
Duration: 10 weeks
Compensation: $8,000 stipend, fully covering the intern’s salary
Submit your internship descriptions by January 16, 2026.
Questions?
Contact Melanie Garrabrant, Director of Talent Connections, OFIC.
Interested in Learning More About this Program?
OFIC is proud to partner with generous supporters such as The Nord Family Foundation. Thanks to their ongoing commitment, 2026 will be the third summer that OFIC member campus students can gain hands-on experience through internships at non-profits throughout Lorain County. Learn more about how this program is expanding to other counties in Ohio.
Congratulations to our 2025 hired summer interns.
Thank you, Nord Family Foundation, for funding these opportunities.
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Jack
City Fresh
The College of Wooster
Global Media, Digital Studies -
Alyssa
El Centro
Denison University
International Studies, Spanish -
Jeremiah
Main Street Lorain
Ashland University
Computer Science -
Tatiana
Lorain County Urban League
Ohio Northern University
Marketing -
Brooke
El Centro
Ohio Wesleyan University
Pre-Law, Women & Gender Studies