Charity Accountability Program Analyst Intern (Spring 2026 - Virtual)
The Better Business Bureau Foundation’s Charity Accountability Program in Metro NY is seeking Charity Analyst Interns for Spring 2026. We are looking for motivated, analytical students with strong communication skills and an interest in gaining valuable training and experience in New York’s distinctive nonprofit community. Students should plan to provide between 12–15 hours per week of time to this program for a period of 14 weeks. BBB Metro New York's Foundation is a charity; all offered internships are unpaid, and individuals are given access to unusual educational opportunities, and potentially, course credit. Internships are conducted virtually online. In feedback surveys, participants consistently report that BBB Foundation Charity Analyst Internships provide a helpful learning and training experience.
To be considered, intern candidates must currently attend a college or university with courses leading to a degree or diploma. This program offers and supports the opportunity for college/university course credit, when available from an intern's school. We will gladly assist you and your educational institution in completing requirements for approval of such credit. With extensive training, supervision and coaching by program staff, Charity Analyst Interns will assist staff with BBB reports on New York area charities based on a review of financial statements, tax filings, solicitations, governance and informational materials. Interns will have the unique opportunity to communicate with local charities and help program staff to maintain accurate records on such charities.
Selected internship program participants will gain a meaningful real-world understanding of recommended nonprofit management practices and useful experience in reviewing and analyzing nonprofit financial statements. Interns will also have regular opportunities to participate in valuable interactive career-focused sessions with BBB board members, who are notable leaders in businesses and nonprofits. All training is intended for the primary benefit of the intern – to gain practical new professional skills, knowledge of the nonprofit sector and strong work habits.
Intern Activities:
- Assist program staff in the review of financial, programmatic, fundraising and other materials from local charities in order to help evaluate the charity’s performance against BBB’s 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
- Engage in supervised communication with New York charities to present questions, provide recommendations, and help resolve problems.
- Assist program staff with their preparation of BBB Charity Reports and related processes.
- Help support staff with educational special events, professional presentations, and group projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- Must be currently attending a college or university with courses leading to a degree or diploma and be completing requirements for that degree/diploma, ideally with clear interest or course work in public policy, nonprofit management, social policy, finance, accounting, or economics. Interns are welcomed for winter/spring, summer and fall sessions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail while balancing multiple, supervised intern projects.
- An interest in learning about New York’s vibrant nonprofit community.
This is an unpaid online internship with facilitated opportunity to earn college/university credit for Spring 2026 in Eastern Time (ET). We seek and encourage inquiries from all eligible, interested applicants.
Please Apply via Handshake or send resume and cover letter via email to:
Lucianna Guzman, Program Associate (She/Her)