Program Administration Internship

About the role

Join OAEC as a Program Administration Intern and support the day‑to‑day operations of a land‑based nonprofit retreat center. You will work across office, events, communications, and retreat programs, gaining hands‑on experience in nonprofit administration.

Key responsibilities

• Answer phone and email inquiries, sort mail, process online orders, and manage office supplies.
• Maintain inventory, file financial documents, and restock kitchen areas.
• Assist the Nursery Program with social‑media management, marketing content, and newsletter drafting.
• Provide administrative support to the Retreat Program, including occasional daytime host duties.
• Help the Office and Events Manager coordinate events such as the Chautauqua.
• Update OAEC’s CRM, calendar, and point‑of‑sale systems.
• Support logistics for Permaculture Design Courses and other emerging programs.
• Contribute to special projects for core programs as needed.

Required profile

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer‑service mindset with experience in hospitality or public interaction.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable maintaining clean workspaces.
• Team player who welcomes feedback and can adapt to emerging tasks.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Mac computers.
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar).
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Familiarity with CRM systems.

What we offer

• Mentorship from experienced nonprofit staff.
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant retreat and education environment.
• Potential pathways to full‑time roles within OAEC.