Student Intern, Communications and Marketing

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. 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.**Compensation:** This is a paid internship at $20/hour, 10-15 hours per week by providing support with tasks such as invitation **Other Duties**: Provide administrative support and assist- 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 skillsAbility to take projects from inception to completion and work both independently and as part of a team- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills- Team members are hired for their**expertise**overall, and for their knowledge of business, philanthropy, technology, communications, and more in niche areas across our areas of impact and higher education **What we Offer**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.****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. #J-18808-Ljbffr