Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

KIPP Forward is seeking a part-time intern to join the CARES (Career and Alumni Re-Engagement) Team. The intern will be responsible for developing, coordinating and supporting special programs and projects, including KIPP internships, alumni re-engagement/ re-enrollment initiatives and career-focused events and partnerships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute marketing and outreach strategies to broaden awareness of program, advance program brand identity and increase application pool
• Support the application, admissions, hiring and matching process, including planning and hosting information sessions for prospective applicants and organizing applicant and new hire documents
• Oversee daily program operations, i.e. monitoring program expenditures, co-planning events and workshops and other administrative tasks as needed
• Create on-boarding and training curriculum and materials for newly-hired summer interns
• Strategize, shift and implement new or improved programming elements that enhance the overall internship experience for all involved parties, including interns, internship partners, mentors, coaches and and KIPP staff
• Analyze and evaluate program outcomes and adjust as needed

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• College or graduate students with a serious interest in a future career in program development and project management (particularly in education or non-profit work) strongly preferred
• Past experience working with high-school or college-aged students preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• KIPP alumni strongly preferred

SKILLS

• Ability and interest in creative problem-solving, strategizing and innovative thinking
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills, with an ability to work on multiple complex tasks both independently and collaboratively 
• Operates with a strong sense of urgency, initiative and curiosity, resulting in measurable program success and growth
• Previous background working with high school or college students, with demonstrated knowledge of and respect for the cultures of the community served preferred
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Drive, and has previous experience utilizing a database, i.e. Salesforce
• Experience with marketing and outreach via social media platforms, i.e. Instagram

Additional Information

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.