Who Are We?Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest levels and graduate from college. We believe academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. In a culture of achievement, educators support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength even as they work to grow and achieve in new ways. 

What is the role of a Development & Communications Intern?
Brooke Charter Schools is seeking a highly motivated college student to join our Development and Communications team as an intern this summer! This role presents an opportunity to work directly within a school environment on a small, multi-function team. Our intern will get to learn about potential career paths in education while developing professional skills and experience via a few key responsibilities. The intern will report to Brooke’s Development Manager, and the position is full-time, running for at least 4 weeks between mid-June and late August (the ideal start date is July 10, but candidates with more flexibility can start sooner and/or work additional weeks.) This is a full-time position. Compensation for this role is $20/hour.

Responsibilities: 

• Data entry for the Development, Communications, and Alumni Support teams
• Researching fundraising prospects and opportunities
• Working with the Communications coordinator to source and write content for social media and other e-communications 
• Publishing content updates to Brooke’s website
• Event setup support for (and attendance of) New Teacher Orientation sessions
• Supporting the network operations team with other projects as needed 

Requirements:

• Must be a current undergraduate student 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience managing social media platforms
• Interest in/passion for education and/or the nonprofit sector

If possible:

• Experience with creating and editing spreadsheets (Google Sheets, Excel, etc.)
• Some familiarity with email marketing platforms and/or digital design tools (Canva, etc.)
• Some event planning experience

Benefits:

• Paid internship for the full duration at $20/hour
• Opportunities to gain project-based experience in data management, social media management, etc.
• Potential for cross-functional work with staff from various network office teams

Application process:If you are a college student interested in education or learning about roles in the non-profit sector, we encourage you to apply for this position! Please submit your resume, availability this summer, and a brief summary detailing your interest in this position below before hitting ‘submit’. Applications are due by 5pm on May 15, 2024.

The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.