ODB Careers

Our Daily Bread is seeking a part time unpaid intern to collaborate with existing employees on a 9 hour per week basis. This intern should be interested in applying their knowledge in Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Social Media and Marketing, and overall Nonprofit Leadership practices. 

This intern will assist in various departments at Our Daily Bread their academic semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer). This will be an educational experience for students interested in pursuing a career in the nonprofit sector. This internship will primarily take place between the hours of  10am-4pm. However, there may be some opportunities for evening and weekend hours. We are willing to be flexible around school schedules. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist Our Daily Bread’s Volunteer Coordinator with daily tasks. This includes working directly with volunteers to obtain effective leadership knowledge, as well as assisting with entries in our volunteer database. 

• Assist Our Daily Bread’s Development Director with social media postings, various donor relations, and tasks oriented around the events happening at the given time. These tasks will aid in acquiring relationship building skills and understanding the importance of a public presence.

• Assist Our Daily Bread’s Executive Administrative Assistant with keeping record of donations, in-kind and monetary, as well as assisting with various other administrative needs, in order to provide a well-rounded view of the practices needed to upkeep an organization.  

• Assist Our Daily Bread’s Executive Director and Development Director in grant writing and grant research.

• Assist leadership in the development of a systematic evaluation process of our current programs.

Requirements 

• A passion for the nonprofit/public sector with an eagerness to learn.

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. 

• Critical thinking, problem-solving, written/verbal communication, adaptability, and initiative skills.

• Punctual with a professional demeanor.

Benefits 

This internship will provide practical and relevant work experience in a nonprofit setting. Including shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with accomplished professionals. There will also be opportunities to interact with our guests. This will help to develop a greater knowledge of the homeless and at-risk in our community, and the various agencies that can provide them with services. This will include interactions with our partner agencies. 

To apply for this internship, please email your resume and portfolio to info@ourdailybreaddenton.org.

Our Daily Bread (ODB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to feed, shelter, and care for the homeless and at-risk in our community while maintaining the dignity of our guests and offering opportunities for a new start.

ODB is seeking a part-time unpaid Creative Marketing & Digital Media Intern to collaborate with our Development Team. This intern should be interested in applying their knowledge of marketing, communications, graphic design, digital media, and branding while gaining hands-on experience in a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

The Creative Marketing and Digital Media Intern will assist with a variety of marketing and communication initiatives throughout the academic semester. This internship is designed to provide meaningful, real-world experience for students pursuing a variety of careers. This internship provides hands-on experience creating marketing and communication materials for an established nonprofit organization. Interns will build a professional portfolio by producing work used in real fundraising campaigns, community outreach efforts, digital communications, special events, and donor engagement initiatives. Interns will receive mentorship from nonprofit professionals while developing skills in graphic design, brand management, website design and management, social media strategy, photography, video production, and interviewing. 

This internship will primarily take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend opportunities may be available for special events. We are happy to work around class schedules.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Development Team with creating marketing materials for fundraising events and marketing campaigns.

• Design print and digital materials including flyers, brochures, newsletters, reports, and other promotional pieces.

• Assist with website updates and maintenance.

• Create, schedule, and monitor content across social media platforms while helping develop campaigns that increase community awareness. 

• Assist in planning and promoting online fundraising and giving campaigns.

• Capture photos and videos during events and program activities. 

• Film and edit videos highlighting ODB.

• Conduct interviews with ODB guests maintaining guest dignity, confidentiality, and respect.

• Research marketing trends and recommend creative strategies to increase community engagement and organizational visibility.

Requirements

• A passion for nonprofit work and a desire to use marketing and communications to make a positive community impact.

• Experience or familiarity with Google Workspace and Canva

• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and content creation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Professional demeanor and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• A willingness to respectfully engage with individuals experiencing homelessness while maintaining confidentiality and dignity.

Preferred Majors

This internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees or certifications in, or related to, the following fields:

• Marketing/ Digital Marketing

• Communications

• Public Relations

• Journalism/ Photo Journalism 

• Graphic Design

• Digital Media

• Media Arts

• Advertising

• Film or Media Production

• Photography

• Other related fields are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this internship, please email your resume and portfolio (if available) to info@ourdailybreaddenton.org.

Our Daily Bread (ODB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to feed, shelter, and care for the homeless and at-risk in our community while maintaining the dignity of our guests and offering opportunities for a new start.

ODB is seeking a part-time unpaid Emergency Management Intern to work alongside our shelter operations team. This intern should be interested in applying their knowledge of emergency management, disaster preparedness, public safety, and emergency response while gaining hands-on experience in a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

The Emergency Management Intern will assist with shelter operations and emergency preparedness, with the greatest need for interns during the winter and summer months when extreme temperatures and severe weather can create increased risks for individuals experiencing homelessness. The intern will have a particular focus on supporting ODB's Inclement Weather Shelter and helping the organization prepare for and respond to extreme weather events.

This internship is primarily intended for the winter and summer months, when ODB has an increased need for emergency preparedness and Inclement Weather Shelter support. Intern schedules will be determined based on the student's academic schedule and ODB's operational needs. Evening, overnight, or weekend hours may be required during Inclement Weather Shelter activations or other emergency response situations. We are happy to work around class schedules when possible.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist shelter staff with preparing and operating the Inclement Weather Shelter during extreme weather events.

• Monitor weather conditions and assist staff with preparing for extreme heat, extreme cold, severe storms, and other hazardous weather conditions.

• Help prepare the facility, sleeping areas, supplies, and equipment before an Inclement Weather Shelter activation.

• Assist with maintaining and organizing emergency supplies and identifying items that need to be replenished.

• Support shelter staff with intake, registration, and maintaining accurate shelter capacity information during emergency shelter operations.

• Assist with communicating safety information, emergency procedures, and weather updates to shelter guests, volunteers, and staff.

• Help maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming shelter environment during emergency operations.

• Assist with emergency preparedness drills, training activities, and safety exercises.

• Help document emergency shelter activations, incidents, and operational needs.

• Assist with reviewing emergency response procedures and identifying opportunities to improve preparedness and shelter operations.

• Participate in after-action reviews following emergency shelter activations and assist with identifying lessons learned.

• Research emergency management best practices and recommend strategies to strengthen ODB's emergency preparedness and response efforts.

• Assist with other shelter operations and emergency management projects as needed.

Requirements

• A passion for nonprofit work and a desire to use emergency management and public safety skills to make a positive community impact.

• Interest in emergency management, disaster preparedness, public safety, or emergency response.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Professional demeanor and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and professional in a fast-paced shelter environment.

• A willingness to respectfully engage with individuals experiencing homelessness while maintaining confidentiality and dignity.

• Ability to follow safety procedures, organizational policies, and instructions from shelter staff.

Preferred Majors

This internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees or certifications in, or related to, the following fields:

• Emergency Management

• Homeland Security

• Public Safety

• Disaster Management

• Emergency Services

• Public Administration

• Social Work

• Healthcare or Public Health

• Other related fields are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this internship, please email your resume to info@ourdailybreaddenton.org

Our Daily Bread is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to feed, shelter, and care for the homeless and at-risk in our community while maintaining the dignity of our guests and offering opportunities for a new start.

Our Daily Bread is seeking a part-time unpaid Community Health Intern to collaborate with our Case Management Team. This internship provides meaningful, hands-on experience supporting healthcare access for individuals experiencing homelessness while working alongside experienced professionals in healthcare and social services. Interns will have the opportunity to work directly with guests while learning how housing, healthcare, mental health, employment, and other social factors intersect to influence overall wellness. 

This internship will primarily take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend opportunities may be available. We are happy to work around class schedules.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Build supportive relationships with guests while helping connect guests with primary care providers, specialists, behavioral health providers, pharmacies, and other healthcare resources.

• Assist with identifying barriers to healthcare access and connect guests with appropriate resources related to housing, food, transportation, insurance, education, and behavioral health.

• Support the development and implementation of individualized wellness plans alongside staff members.

• Assist guests with medication-related resources and prescription assistance when appropriate.

• Assist with Ready for Work program requirements, including support for drug screening processes as appropriate.

• Develop educational materials, presentations, and wellness resources for guests.

• Maintain accurate documentation and assist with data entry while following HIPAA guidelines and organizational policies.

• Participate in case conferences and collaborate with staff to support guest success.

Requirements

• A passion for improving community health and serving vulnerable populations.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA standards.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

• Professional demeanor, compassion, and cultural humility.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

• Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Majors

This internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in, or related to, the following fields:

• Public Health

• Community Health

• Health Sciences

• Nursing

• Pre-Medicine

• Occupational Therapy

• Physical Therapy

• Kinesiology

• Human Services

• Healthcare Administration

• Biology

• Public Administration

• Other related healthcare or human services fields are encouraged to apply.