What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alumni Coordinator Intern position at Grow Public Schools?
Alumni Coordinator Intern (Unpaid Internship)
Reports To:
Yvonne Armendariz, Director of Alumni & Family Supports
Location:
Grow Public Schools Home Office
Time Commitment:
8 - 12 hours a week, flexible scheduling
Compensation:
Unpaid
Organizational Overview:
Grow Public Schools (GPS) mission is to be a network of high-performing schools in Kern County, dedicated to academic excellence that empowers all students to thrive through a foundation of health and wellness, college and career readiness, and lifelong success. We believe education and wellness are fundamental pillars for success, and their harmonious integration paves the way for brilliant and vibrant futures.
Founded in August of 2011 by the Grimm Family Education Foundation, GPS is committed to serving the Kern County community through high-quality public education. GPS currently operates two TK-8 schools, Grow Academy Arvin and Grow Academy Shafter, serving more than 1,600 students. With continued growth in mind, GPS plans to open two additional schools, expanding its reach to a total of 3,200 students.
Job Summary:
Grow Public Schools is seeking enthusiastic and motivated interns to support the development and implementation of our Alumni Career Program. This unpaid internship provides hands-on experience in program coordination, alumni engagement, and career readiness initiatives, with opportunities to build professional skills in communication, event planning, and project management. Occasional evening and weekend hours may also be required.
This internship is ideal for college students or recent college graduates interested in education, nonprofit management, or student support services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with outreach to alumni through email, phone calls, and social media.
- Support the coordination of alumni career events, workshops, and networking sessions.
- Help maintain alumni contact lists and update the alumni database.
- Research career development resources and opportunities for alumni.
- Draft communication materials such as newsletters, flyers, and social media posts.
- Provide general administrative support to the Alumni Career Program team.
- Attend and support Alumni Workshops and events (occasional evenings on site).
- Occasionally lead or support school-based or virtual workshops.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Learning Outcomes:
- Gain hands-on experience in program coordination and alumni engagement.
- Develop professional communication and organizational skills.
- Build knowledge of career readiness strategies and nonprofit operations.
- Enhance project management and event planning experience.
Required Experience:
- Enrolled in an AA or BA program (minimum 30 credit hours completed) OR recent college graduate.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
- Demonstrated ability to set and achieve ambitious goals.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.