Student Internships

We offer hands-on internship opportunities for students and emerging professionals who want real experience in community-based work. Interns are part of the day-to-day operations, supporting distributions, working alongside volunteers, and helping connect people with resources.

Our current internship openings are listed below, and we accept applications on a rolling basis. Because we host a limited number of interns at a time, we’re able to focus on a more hands-on, meaningful experience. Internships typically range from 10–20 hours per week and can vary based on your interests and area of focus.

If you don’t see an opportunity that fits but have an idea or specific interest, we encourage you to reach out - we’re always open to starting a conversation!

Please note that all internships at the South Portland Food Cupboard are unpaid at this time.

NOW ACCEPTING SUMMER + FALL 2026 APPLICATIONS!

Communications Intern

Our Social Media & Marketing Intern helps tell the story of the South Portland Food Cupboard by creating content, promoting programs and events, and engaging our community online. This hands-on role includes social media content creation, website updates, basic design work, and supporting outreach efforts, while offering real-world experience in nonprofit communications and the opportunity to build a portfolio.

This internship is designed for individuals looking to pursue future careers in marketing, communications, public relations, nonprofit management, digital media, or related fields.

Interested? Please complete an application and send it along with a brief cover letter to info@southportlandfoodcupboard.org

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Social Work/Community Impact Internship

The South Portland Food Cupboard’s Social Work / Community Impact Internship offers hands-on experience in a community-based food pantry setting focused on dignity, connection, and access to resources. Interns are embedded in day-to-day operations, engaging directly with recipients to build relationships, identify needs, and connect individuals to local supports.

For Summer 2026, this role will focus on enriching and expanding SPFC’s resource offerings - both on our website and during in-person distributions. The intern will help strengthen how resources are shared, making them more accessible, visible, and useful to the community.

Responsibilities include engaging with recipients during distributions, providing guidance on resources such as SNAP, housing, and healthcare, and helping develop clear, user-friendly resource materials. Interns will also support updating and organizing online resources, identifying service gaps, and enhancing how information is communicated both digitally and face-to-face.

This role emphasizes strengths-based, trauma-informed engagement and offers valuable experience in community work, resource navigation, and nonprofit operations.

Ideal for individuals interested in social work, community health, or human services.