Inspire Columbia

2026 Associate Program

Associate

Location: Columbia, SCCommitment: Part-time, school-year-long
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About the role

Inspire Columbia's Associate Program pairs college students from Columbia-area schools with a hands-on nonprofit team for the school year, working directly on the events and programming that reach the community.

Responsibilities

  • Join one of six IC teams and contribute to real deliverables each week
  • Attend weekly team meetings and periodic all-associate trainings
  • Support the planning and execution of at least one IC event during the school year
  • Collaborate with Lead Organizers and C-Suite staff on your team's projects

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled at a Columbia-area college or university
  • Live in or near Columbia, SC
  • Authorized to work for a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a volunteer basis
  • Reliable availability for weekly team commitments

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Posted August 20, 2026 · Last published August 20, 2026 · Posting ID: 85f42f63-3ca1-48ab-a968-fd9f0e52377a