CHARLOTTE, NC (June 25, 2025) — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is proud to share three dynamic internship opportunities now available through Samaritan’s Feet International, an organization dedicated to creating a world with zero shoeless children. These internships provide meaningful, hands-on experience for undergraduate and graduate students seeking to make a global impact through nonprofit service and leadership.
The following internship roles are now open for applications on the CIAA Jobs & Opportunities Page.
Development & Donor Partnership Internship (Unpaid, College Credit Available)
This internship provides students with immersive exposure to nonprofit development and donor engagement strategies. Interns will work directly with the Samaritan’s Feet development team on impactful projects that support fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, and strategic partnerships. More than just learning, students will be empowered to lead, collaborate, and contribute to real-world results within an international nonprofit.
Global Marketing Internship (Unpaid, College Credit Available)
This opportunity offers students a front-row seat to the fast-paced world of global marketing. Interns will contribute to campaign planning, brand storytelling, market research, and cross-cultural communications. Designed for those passionate about amplifying missions on a global scale, this role emphasizes professional development, analytical skills, and creative strategy.
Signature Event Planning Internship (Unpaid, College Credit Available)
Students interested in events, logistics, and nonprofit operations will gain valuable experience supporting the planning and execution of Samaritan’s Feet’s signature events. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, assisting with fundraising strategies, managing vendor communications, and supporting the 2025 event calendar. Interns will be immersed in the full lifecycle of event planning and nonprofit engagement.
While these are unpaid internships, eligible students may receive academic credit through their college or university. Each program includes access to additional professional development, volunteer activities, networking events, and speaker series, offering students a well-rounded and meaningful internship experience.
To learn more or to apply, visit the CIAA Jobs & Opportunities Page.
About Samaritan’s Feet International
Samaritan’s Feet is a humanitarian aid organization that serves and inspires hope by providing shoes to those in need around the world. With the belief that a new pair of shoes can be a foundation for a better life, the organization has distributed millions of pairs of shoes to children in over 100 countries.
About the CIAA
Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first, and longest running, African American athletic conference in the U.S. and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150,000 fans from around the country. The Basketball Tournament has been honored as a 2019 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management, the leading publication for sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, for both 2018 and 2019.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the CIAA is governed by the Presidents and Chancellors of its 13 member institutions: Bowie State University, Bluefield State University, Claflin University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Livingstone College, Saint Augustine's University, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University. For more information on the CIAA, visit theciaa.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.