Student Intern, Communications and Marketing

Student Intern, Communications and Marketing Services 100% Remote in California; Must be currently enrolled in a California Community College We are seeking a Communications Intern to join the Foundation in its mission of benefitting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. The Foundation for California Community Colleges is on a mission to double its impact in the next 10 years. We are a group of relentless optimists and innovators in education, working collaboratively with public and private partners to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility in communities across California. What You’ll Do The Communications Intern is a part-time, paid position that will play a vital role in amplifying our organization's impact by assisting the Communication and Marketing Services Team in crafting compelling narratives, engaging with our social media audience, and collaborating to ensure consistent brand representation. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of communications, marketing, and design within a fast-paced non-profit environment. Duration: 10-week summer internship program from June 1 - August 7, 2026. Exact start and end dates are flexible based on academic schedules. Compensation: This is a paid internship at $20/hour, 10-15 hours per week Content Strategy and Planning: Assist in developing a communications plan for upcoming campaigns. Content Creation: Support the Communications team in creating engaging and informative content for various platforms, including social media, event invitations, reports, newsletters, and more. Social Media Communications: Assist with facilitating our organization's social media calendar, including scheduling posts and engaging with our social media audience. Help create content for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms. Media Relations: Provide support in drafting, editing, and distributing press releases under the guidance of the Communications team. Email Communications: Assist with the layout of internal and external communications utilizing our email marketing service provider. Research: Conduct research on industry trends, best practices, and current events to help inform decision-making. Events: Assist in planning and executing special events by providing support with tasks such as invitation design, and/or vendor communications. Other Duties: Provide administrative support and assist with special projects as assigned by the Communications team. Attributes for Success Presently enrolled in a California community college, pursuing an associate's degree or certificate in Communications, Marketing, or a related field of Journalism. Strong writing and copyediting skills Experience working with graphic design and photography Social media communication experience Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deliverables Excellent computer skills in standard office applications, specifically in MS Word, PowerPoint, and web browsers Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills Ability to take projects from inception to completion and work both independently and as part of a team Strong organizational and interpersonal skills We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better Our work holds great weight and responsibility, and the opportunity to impact the lives of millions Innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are encouraged as employees work to achieve organizational goals FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency Team members are hired for their expertise in niche areas across our areas of impact and higher education overall, and for their knowledge of business, philanthropy, technology, communications, and more We have a commitment to professional development and an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall What we Offer FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol. If you have any questions, please email us at jobs@foundationccc.org. Budgeted Hourly Pay Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity. The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit partner to the California Community Colleges, the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Our work reaches all 116 California Community Colleges across 73 districts and is designed to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility across California. More specifically, we exist to benefit: Students: We believe in ensuring students from all backgrounds succeed in reaching their goals and improving their lives and their communities; Community Colleges: We believe in lifting up the California Community College system as the greatest gateway to a better future; and Communities: We believe in the power of community colleges to help their communities thrive. Our projects and services seek to be at the forefront of innovation and excellence in higher education across five areas of impact: student success, workforce development, equity, community impact, and system support. To date, we’ve delivered hundreds of millions in grants, support, and cost savings to colleges and students to make this possible, with 85 cents of every dollar raised directly allocated to programs and services. We’re proud of our role in helping Californians build a better future for themselves and their families, but we know there’s more to be done. Join us. Learn more about working at the Foundation > Read the Foundation's Double Impact Strategic Plan > Location The Foundation’s main headquarters are based in Sacramento, California, though we offer remote opportunities throughout the entire state. We aim to hire a workforce reflective of the California communities we serve.

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